Luís Alejandro Madero (born April 15, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent in 2013, and has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.
Luís Madero | |
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Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Maracay, Venezuela | April 15, 1997|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 10, 2021, for the Miami Marlins | |
MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 9.00 |
Strikeouts | 4 |
Teams | |
Professional career
editArizona Diamondbacks
editOn October 1, 2013, Madero signed with the Diamondbacks as an international free agent when he was only 16 years old for $160,000.[1] He made his professional debut in 2014 with the DSL Diamondbacks, and spent the whole season there, going 6–4 with a 2.40 ERA in 13 games started, with 76 strikeouts (4th in the league) in 66.2 innings.[2][3] In 2015, he pitched for the AZL Diamondbacks for whom he pitched to a 5–5 record, 2.30 ERA, and 0.99 WHIP in 54.2 innings pitched (13 games; 2 starts).[2]
In 2016, Madero played for the Missoula Osprey and the AZL Diamondbacks for whom he posted a combined 3–4 record and 6.03 ERA in 14 games (11 starts).[2] Madero began 2017 with Missoula and was promoted to the Hillsboro Hops in July.
Los Angeles Angels
editOn July 31, 2017, Madero was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for David Hernandez.[4] He was then assigned to the Burlington Bees and spent the remainder of the season with them. In 15 starts between the three clubs, he compiled a 5–4 record and 6.42 ERA.[5]
Madero spent 2018 with Burlington of the Single–A Midwest League, with whom he was a mid-season All Star, and the Inland Empire 66ers of the High–A California League.[6] He pitched to a combined 4–8 record with a 3.49 ERA in 23 starts.[7] His fastball averaged 94 mph.[8]
The Angels added Madero to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[9] He returned to the 66ers to begin 2019 before, being promoted to the Mobile BayBears of the Double–A Southern League. Over 24 games (22 starts), he went 6–11 with a 5.03 ERA, striking out 98 over 105+2⁄3 innings.[2] He had rates of 8.3 K/9, 2.6 BB/9, and a 47 percent ground ball induced rate.[10]
On January 14, 2020, Madero was designated for assignment by the Angels following the acquisition of Matt Andriese.[11]
San Francisco Giants
editOn January 21, 2020, Madero was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants.[12] On February 7, Madero was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.[13] Madero did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] On July 3, Madero tested positive for COVID-19.[15] He was added to the Giants’ 60-man player pool for the COVID-19–shortened 2020 season but did not make an appearance for the big league club.[16] On November 2, Madero elected free agency.[17]
Miami Marlins
editOn November 23, 2020, Madero signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization that included an invitation to spring training.[18] He was assigned to the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to begin the 2021 season.
On May 9, 2021, Madero was selected to the 40–man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[19] He made his MLB debut the next day against the Arizona Diamondbacks, pitching two scoreless innings of relief. In the game he notched his first major league strikeout, punching out Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver. After allowing five earned runs in three innings of work, Madero was designated for assignment on May 12.[20] He was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville on May 15.[21] On June 14, Madero was re-selected to the active roster.[22] He was designated for assignment two days later without making an appearance.[23] He was outrighted to Jacksonville on June 18.[24] On July 20, Madero was selected to the active roster for a third time.[25] On July 27, Madero was designated for assignment by the Marlins for a third time, with a scoreless innings of work against the San Diego Padres being his only appearance between designations.[26] On August 17, the Marlins selected Madero's contract.[27] Two days later, August 19, he was designated for assignment once again by the Marlins.[28] On August 23, Madero cleared waivers and once again was assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville.[27] Madero was yet again selected to the major league roster on September 22.[29] Madero recorded a 9.00 ERA in 6 appearances with 4 strikeouts. Madero was designated for assignment again on October 1. On October 5, Madero elected free agency.[30]
Sioux City Explorers
editOn April 6, 2022, Madero signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[31] He did not appear in any games for the team during the 2022 season. In 2023, Madero appeared in 5 games for Sioux City and registered a 4.05 ERA with 6 strikeouts in 6+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Gary SouthShore RailCats
editOn July 1, 2023, Madero was claimed off waivers by the Gary SouthShore RailCats of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[32] He did not make an appearance for the RailCats before he was released by the team on August 15.[32]
References
edit- ^ "Luis Madero Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics | MLB.com". baseballsavant.com.
- ^ a b c d "Luis Madero Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "2014 Dominican Summer League Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ Moura, Pedro (July 31, 2017). "Angels make one move at deadline, trading Hernandez to Arizona". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
- ^ "Luis Madero Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- ^ "Luis Madero Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com.
- ^ "Luis Madero Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ^ "Los Angeles Angels 2019 Top 50 Prospects". January 14, 2019.
- ^ "Prospects Jose Suarez, Luis Madero and Luis Rengifo added to Angels' 40-man roster". ocregister.com. November 21, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Giants Claim Luis Madero, Designate Jake Jewell". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ Steve Adams (January 14, 2020). "Angels Designate Luis Madero, Release Adalberto Mejia". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ Steve Adams (January 21, 2020). "Giants Claim Luis Madero, Designate Jake Jewell". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ Jeff Todd. "Giants Announce Hunter Pence Signing, Outright Luis Madero". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com.
- ^ Jeff Todd. "Luis Madero Tests Positive For COVID-19". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ Steve Adams (June 29, 2020). "Giants Announce Initial Player Pool". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- ^ Young, Jeff (December 10, 2020). "SF Giants: Minor Leaguer Luis Madero Signs with Miami Marlins". Aroundthefoghorn.com. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ Anthony Franco. "Marlins Select Luis Madero, Option Daniel Castano". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ Anthony Franco. "Marlins Select Cody Poteet, Designate Luis Madero". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ Mark Polishuk (May 15, 2021). "Minor MLB Transactions: 5/15/21". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ Steve Adams (June 14, 2021). "Marlins Move Brian Anderson To 60-Day IL, Select Luis Madero". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ Mark Polishuk (June 16, 2021). "Marlins Designate Luis Madero, Select Deven Marrero". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions | MLB.com". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ Anthony Franco (July 20, 2021). "Marlins Select Luis Madero". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ Mark Polishuk (July 27, 2021). "Marlins Designate Luis Madero For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Year. "Luís Madero Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ Anthony Franco (August 19, 2021). "Marlins Select Bryan Mitchell". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ "Marlins' Luis Madero: Contract selected by Miami".
- ^ Anthony Franco (October 7, 2021). "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions".
- ^ a b "2023 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)