Eury De La Rosa

Eury De La Rosa
Pitcher
Born: (1990-02-24) February 24, 1990 (age 34)
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 14, 2013, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 2014, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average4.21
Strikeouts48
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Teams

Eury De La Rosa (born February 24, 1990) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Career

Arizona Diamondbacks

De La Rosa was signed as an amateur free agent by the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 27, 2008.[1] He began his professional career that year with the Diamondbacks' Dominican Summer League team and then moved to the Pioneer League the next year with the Missoula Osprey.[2]

In 2010 with the Yakima Bears of the Northwest League he had a 1.00 earned run average (ERA) in 27 games[2] and was selected to the post-season all-star team.[3] The following year he had a 1.36 ERA in 39 games for the South Bend Silver Hawks of the Single–A Midwest League.[2] In 2012, he was in 53 games for the Southern League champion[3] Mobile BayBears, with a 2.84 ERA.[2]

De La Rosa began 2013 with the Triple–A Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League[2] and was then promoted to the Majors with the Diamondbacks[4] where he made his debut with two perfect innings of relief against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 14.[5][6] He pitched in a total of 44 games for the Diamondbacks between 2013 and 2014 with 51.1 innings and 24 earned runs for a 4.21 ERA.[1]

Oakland Athletics

The Diamondbacks traded him to the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations on December 18, 2014,[7] and the Athletics designated him for assignment on April 25.[8] He appeared in seven games for the Nashville Sounds and did not allow a run in his six innings of relief.[2]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On April 30, 2015, De La Rosa was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers and assigned to the Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers.[9] He was designated for assignment on May 19.[10]

San Diego Padres

On May 23, 2015, De La Rosa was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.[11] He was designated for assignment on June 19, before clearing waivers and being outrighted to the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas.

Long Island Ducks

On April 18, 2016, De La Rosa signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Houston Astros

On August 14, 2016, De La Rosa signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros. In three games (two starts) for the Triple–A Fresno Grizzlies, he struggled to an 0–3 record and 15.95 ERA with three strikeouts over 7+1⁄3 innings. De La Rosa elected free agency following the season on November 7.[12]

Long Island Ducks (second stint)

On February 15, 2017, De La Rosa re–signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[13] In 15 games for the Ducks, he struggled to a 6.38 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 18+1⁄3 innings pitched. De La Rosa became a free agent after the 2017 season.

After the 2020 season, he played for Panama in the 2021 Caribbean Series.

References

  1. ^ a b "Eury De La Rosa Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Eury De La Rosa minor league statistics & history". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Eury De La Rosa bio". mlb.com. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  4. ^ Kyndra de St. Aubin. "D-backs call up De La Rosa for bullpen help". arizonasports.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
  5. ^ "July 13, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks play-by-play and box score". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  6. ^ Kyndra de St. Aubin. "Grit Index: Kennedy's struggles continue in D-backs loss to the Brewers". arizonasports.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
  7. ^ Arizona Sports (December 18, 2014). "Arizona Diamondbacks". arizonasports.com. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  8. ^ "Ben Zobrist placed on disabled list, will have knee surgery – HardballTalk". nbcsports.com. April 25, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  9. ^ Gurnick, Ken (April 30, 2015). "McCarthy to 60-day DL as Dodgers claim De La Rosa". mlb.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  10. ^ Stephen, Eric (May 19, 2015). "Hector Olivera, Pablo Fernandez officially sign with Dodgers". SB Nation. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  11. ^ Palacios, Ruben (May 23, 2015). "Padres claim De La Rosa, transfer Johnson to 60-day DL". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on June 24, 2015. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  12. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "Southpaw Duo Signed By Long Island". si.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024.