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Yohan Pino

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Alana and the second or maternal family name is Pino.
Yohan Pino
Pino pitching for the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2015
Pitcher
Born: (1983-12-26) December 26, 1983 (age 40)
Turmero, Aragua, Venezuela
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 26, 2014, for the Minnesota Twins
KBO: April 3, 2016, for the KT Wiz
Last appearance
MLB: June 19, 2015, for the Kansas City Royals
KBO: July 21, 2016, for the KT Wiz
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–7
Earned run average4.63
Strikeouts63
KBO statistics
Win–loss record2–3
Earned run average7.15
Strikeouts23
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Teams

Yohan Jose Alana Pino (born December 26, 1983) is a Venezuelan-Colombian former professional baseball pitcher. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals, and in the KBO League for the KT Wiz.

Career

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Minnesota Twins

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Pino has played in the minor leagues for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds organizations.

Pino signed with the Minnesota Twins before the 2014 season.[1] He made his major league debut on June 19, 2014. At 30 years, 175 days, Pino is the oldest Twins starting pitcher to make his major league debut.[2] Pino was optioned back to the AAA Rochester Red Wings on August 15, 2014, after making 10 starts and going 1–5 with a 5.37 ERA.[3] On October 13, Pino was outrighted off the Twins roster. He elected free agency on November 3.

Kansas City Royals

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On December 15, 2024, Pino signed a major league deal with the Kansas City Royals.[4] On April 18, 2015, the same day he was called up from Triple-A,[5] he made his Royals debut, replacing starter Yordano Ventura after the latter was ejected in the fourth inning.[6] He was optioned back to the minors on May 12,[7] after he blew a hold opportunity on May 9 with a throwing error in the bottom of the ninth against the Detroit Tigers.[8] On September 7, Pino was designated for assignment.[9] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers on September 10. He elected free agency on October 5.

KT Wiz

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On December 16, 2015, Pino signed with the KT Wiz of the KBO League.[10] He was released on July 28.

Minnesota Twins (second stint)

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On January 24, 2017, Pino signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[11] In 13 games split between the Double–A Chattanooga Lookouts and Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, he recorded a 4.50 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 42 innings. Pino elected free agency following the season on November 6.[12]

Tommasin Padova

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On January 25, 2018, Pino signed with the Tommasin Padova of the Italian Baseball League.[13] In 14 games (13 starts) for the club, Pino logged a 5–5 record and 3.51 ERA with 80 strikeouts across 82 innings pitched.[14]

Coaching Career

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On January 15, 2024, Pino was named as the pitching coach for the Miami Marlins Dominican Summer League affiliate DSL Miami for the 2024 season.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Yohan Pino firmó con los Mellizos de Minnesota" [Yohan Pino signed with the Minnesota Twins]. El Nacional (in Spanish). December 20, 2013.
  2. ^ Berardino, Mike (June 18, 2014). "Yohan Pino will be oldest Twins starter to make major league debut". St. Paul Pioneer Press.
  3. ^ Bollinger, Rhett (August 16, 2014). "Pino optioned to clear roster spot for Nolasco". MLB.com.[dead link‍]
  4. ^ Boor, William (December 15, 2014). "Royals add righty Pino on Major League deal". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  5. ^ "Royals put closer Greg Holland on 15-day DL with pectoral strain". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Associated Press. April 18, 2015. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
  6. ^ DeFranks, Matthew (April 18, 2015). "Tensions run high in Royals-A's series: Ventura ejected after hitting Lawrie with pitch". Fox Sports. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  7. ^ Willis, Todd (May 12, 2015). "Royals add Brooks to bullpen, option Pino". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  8. ^ Beck, Jason; Flanagan, Jeffrey (May 9, 2015). "Jeffrey". MLB.com. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  9. ^ "Royals promote Joba Chamberlain from Triple-A". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  10. ^ "KT Wiz acquire ex-big league pitcher Yohan Pino". December 16, 2015.
  11. ^ Todd, Jeff (January 24, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/24/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  12. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  13. ^ "Tommasin Padua adds Yohan Pino, Levi Carolus « Mister Baseball".
  14. ^ "Yohan Pino". fibs.it. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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