Irving Falú

Irving Falú
Falú with the Kansas City Royals in 2012
Second baseman
Born: (1983-06-06) June 6, 1983 (age 41)
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 6, 2012, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
July 12, 2014, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Batting average.277
Home runs0
Runs batted in8
Teams
Medals
Representing  Puerto Rico
Men's Baseball
World Baseball Classic
Silver medal – second place 2013 San Francisco Team

Irving Falú (born June 6, 1983) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Diego Padres from 2012 to 2014.

Career

Kansas City Royals

After playing college baseball at Indian Hills Community College in Iowa, the Kansas City Royals selected Falú in the 21st round of the 2003 MLB draft. He was called up to the major league level for the first time on May 3, 2012.[1] He made his debut on May 6 against the New York Yankees at shortstop, and hit a triple in his first major league at-bat, as well as a base hit with his second at bat.[2] He was released by the Royals on November 25, 2013.[3][4]

Milwaukee Brewers

Falú signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on December 4, 2013.[5]

San Diego Padres

Falu was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres on June 26, 2014.[6]

Milwaukee Brewers (second stint)

On July 17, 2014, Falu was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.[7]

Cincinnati Reds

Falú at the 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game

On December 3, 2014, Falú signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds, and was assigned to the Double–A Pensacola Blue Wahoos.[8] He instead spent the 2015 campaign with the Triple–A Louisville Bats, hitting .270/.337/.350 with three home runs, 43 RBI, and 19 stolen bases across 121 games. Falú elected free agency on November 6, 2015.[9]

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On March 4, 2016, Falu signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican Baseball League.

Kansas City Royals

On June 5, 2016, Falú signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization. In 46 games for the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, he batted .267/.297/.404 with four home runs and 27 RBI. Falú elected free agency following the season on November 7.[10]

Washington Nationals

On January 12, 2017, Falu signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.

Falu re–signed with Washington on a new minor league contract on October 31, 2017. He spent the entirety of the 2018 season with the Triple–A Syracuse Chiefs, playing in 108 games and hitting .276/.337/.360 with four home runs, 53 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. Falu elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[11]

Personal life

Falú is the cousin of former Royals player and Boston Red Sox first base coach Luis Alicea.[12][13]

His brother, Melvin Falú, was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 28th round of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas.[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Royals put Yuniesky Betancourt on DL with sprained ankle, call up Irving Falu from Triple-A – The Washington Post". The Washington Post. May 3, 2012. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved May 3, 2012.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Robinson Cano's grand slam keys Yanks' trouncing of Royals". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 6, 2012. Archived from the original on May 8, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  3. ^ Kaegel, Dick (November 25, 2013). "Royals request release waivers for Falu". MLB.com. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  4. ^ Dutton, Bob (November 27, 2013). "Royals release Irving Falu, send Noel Arguelles to Omaha on outright assignment". Kansas City Star. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  5. ^ Haudricourt, Tom (December 4, 2013). "Brewers sign minor-leaguers Irving Falu, Matt Pagnozzi". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  6. ^ "Padres make room for Falu, option Peterson". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 28, 2014. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  7. ^ Fordin, Spencer (July 17, 2014). "Infielder Falu rejoins Brewers' organization". MLB.com. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  8. ^ "Reds sign IF Irving Falu and RHP Jose De La Torre to minor league deals". Yardbarker. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  9. ^ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  10. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  12. ^ Kaegel, Dick (May 3, 2012). "Royals place Betancourt on DL, promote Falu". MLB.com. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  13. ^ Gruman, Andrew (May 28, 2014). "Brewers notebook: Minor-league signing Falu gets chance with Brewers". Fox Sports. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  14. ^ "Bears sign Abraham Ayala and Melvin Falu". Our Sports Central. January 19, 2005. Retrieved June 29, 2014.