Rafael Montero (baseball)
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Montero with the New York Mets | |||
New York Mets – No. 50 | |||
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Born: October 17, 1990 Higuerito, Banica, Dominican Republic | |||
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MLB debut | |||
| May 14, 2014 for the New York Mets | |||
Career statistics (through April 28, 2015) | |||
| Win–loss record | 1-4 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.14 | ||
| Strikeouts | 55 | ||
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Rafael Montero (born October 17, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Professional career
Montero signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent on January 20, 2011.[1] Nearing his 21st birthday he signed at a much older age than most Dominican players. In his first professional season he went 5-4 with a 2.15 earned run average and 66 strikeouts in 71 innings.
In 2012, Montero went 11-5 with a 2.36 ERA, with 110 strikeouts and 19 walks in 122 innings.[2] Prior to the 2013 season, Baseball America ranked him as the Mets' fifth best prospect.[3] He started the season with the Double-A Binghamton Mets.[4][5] He was promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas 51s in June.[6] He is currently rated as the Mets' third best prospect.
He made his Major League debut on May 14, 2014 with a start against the New York Yankees, and took a loss after allowing three runs in six innings.
References
- ↑ "Mets' N Rafael Montero realizing a lifelong dream". Nj.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Coleman: Rafael Montero, Cory Mazzoni Among Young Pitchers Impressing For Mets". Newyork.cbslocal.com. March 1, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ↑ Eddy, Matt (December 14, 2012). "Baseball America New York Mets top 2013 prospects". Baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ↑ Lehman, Jonathan (April 14, 2013). "Young gun could give Mets trade leverage". Nypost.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Rafael Montero continues strong start for Binghamton Mets". Pressconnects.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ↑ "New York Mets prospect Rafael Montero was promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. June 14, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
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