Raudel Lazo
| Raudel Lazo | |
|---|---|
 Lazo pitching for the Jupiter Hammerheads, advanced-A affiliates of the Marlins, in 2012 | |
| Sioux City Explorers | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 12, 1989 Pinar del Rio, Cuba | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 2015, for the Miami Marlins | |
| MLB statistics (through 2015 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.18 |
| Strikeouts | 5 |
| Teams | |
Raudel Lazo Blanco (born April 12, 1989) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher for the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.
Career
Miami Marlins
Lazo played in the Cuban National Series for the Vegueros de Pinar del Rio in 2008 and 2009. In 2011, he defected from Cuba to the United States to pursue an MLB career.[1] He signed with the Miami Marlins.
Lazo was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2015.[2] He was released on May 16, 2017. [3]
Baltimore Orioles
On June 26, 2017, Lazo signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles.[4] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
Saraperos de Saltillo
On March 6, 2019, Lazo signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He was released on April 25, 2019.
Sioux City Explorers
On December 9, 2019, Lazo signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the independent American Association.
Personal life
His cousin, Pedro Luis Lazo, was also a pitcher in the Cuban National Series and is the all-time leader in pitching wins for the league.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Cuban defector Raudel Lazo opening eyes at Marlins camp
- ^ Marlins select contract of left-hander Lazo, place Kelly on DL
- ^ http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-may-13-19/#4bfa0Z1ZFAm0bOlx.97
- ^ http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-june-25-july-2-2/#jh1GUwSKlcImfeGi.97
- ^ Marlins' prospect Lazo unlike iconic Cuban cousin
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Cuban defectors
- Cuban baseball players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Miami Marlins players
- Vegueros de Pinar del Rio players
- Jupiter Hammerheads players
- New Orleans Zephyrs players
- Jacksonville Suns players
- Gulf Coast Marlins players
- New Orleans Baby Cakes players
- Tigres de Aragua players
- Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp players
- Bowie Baysox players
- Águilas de Mexicali players
- Saraperos de Saltillo players