Raymond Burgos (born November 29, 1998) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB).
| Raymond Burgos | |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Giants | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 29, 1998 Rio Grande, Puerto Rico | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 24, 2024, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| MLB statistics (through June 26, 2024) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 9.00 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| Teams | |
Career
editCleveland Indians/Guardians
editBurgos was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 18th round, with the 542nd overall selection, of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He underwent Tommy John surgery following the draft, and missed the entirety of the 2016 and 2017 seasons as a result.[2]
Burgos made his professional debut in 2018, splitting the year between the rookie–level Arizona League Indians and Low–A Mahoning Valley Scrappers. In 13 games (9 starts) overall, he logged a 3.41 ERA with 67 strikeouts.[3] Burgos began the 2019 season with the Single–A Lake County Captains, logging a 3.44 ERA in 8 starts before he suffered a season–ending triceps injury in May. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
Burgos returned to action in 2021, pitching in 6 games split between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Indians and Lake County. He returned to Lake County in 2022, making 37 appearances out of the bullpen and accumulating an 8–3 record and 2.08 ERA with 67 strikeouts across 65 innings pitched.[5] Burgos elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[6]
San Francisco Giants
editOn December 12, 2022, Burgos signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[7] He split the 2023 campaign between the Double–A Richmond Flying Squirrels and Triple–A Sacramento River Cats. In 37 appearances split between the two affiliates, Burgos compiled a 3.38 ERA with 54 strikeouts and 2 saves across 58+2⁄3 innings.[8] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[9]
Guerreros de Oaxaca
editOn April 11, 2024, Burgos signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[10] He made one appearances for the Guerreros, recording one scoreless inning of relief. Burgos was released by Oaxaca on April 15.[11]
San Francisco Giants (second stint)
editOn April 18, 2024, Burgos signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[12] On June 24, Burgos was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[13] He made his MLB debut that day against the Chicago Cubs, recording an inning of one–run ball with one strikeout and one walk. Burgos was designated for assignment following the promotion of Hayden Birdsong on June 26.[14]
References
edit- ^ "2016 Cleveland Indians Draft Class". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Raymond Burgos returns to the mound in glory to lift Captains past Fort Wayne, 8-2". news-herald.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Raymond Burgos Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Raymond Burgos - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "SF Giants sign former Guardians prospect Raymond Burgos to milb contract". si.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Raymond Burgos - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Raymond Burgos Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Movimientos en listas de reserva - 15 de abril de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "SF Giants sign a pair of veteran pitchers to minor league deals". aroundthefoghorn.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Giants Designate Trenton Brooks For Assignment, Select Raymond Burgos". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Giants Designate Raymond Burgos For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)