Walter Silva

For other people named Walter Silva, see Walter Silva (disambiguation).
Walter Silva

Silva with the San Diego Padres
Toros de Tijuana – No. 39
Pitcher
Born: (1977-01-04) January 4, 1977
Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 8, 2009, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Win-Loss 0-2
Earned run average 8.76
Strikeouts 11
Teams
Walter Silva
Medal record
Men's Baseball
Competitor for  Mexico
2006 Cartagena Team

Walter Silva (born January 4, 1977 in Mazatlan, Mexico) is a professional baseball pitcher, currently playing for the Toros de Tijuana in the Mexican League. He pitched part of 2009 for the San Diego Padres.

Baseball career

Silva played in the Mexican League from 2002 to 2008. On February 21, 2009 Silva was invited to spring training by the San Diego Padres.[1] After a good spring he made the opening day roster as the team's third starter in the pitching rotation.[2]

Silva made his Major League debut on April 8, 2009, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He pitched five innings allowing two runs on five hits with a strikeout, and earned the no decision, leaving the game tied at 2–2.[3]

Silva was the starting pitcher for the visiting Padres in the first Major League baseball game at the New York Mets' new ballpark, Citi Field, April 13, 2009. He pitched 4.2 innings, giving up five runs on five hits, and striking out two. The Padres won the game, but Silva did not get the decision.[4]

On July 7, he was designated for assignment by the Padres after going 0–2 with an 8.76 ERA in 6 starts.[5] In 2010, he returned to the Mexican League with Monterrey, whom he has played for since.

References

  1. ↑ Brock, Corey (February 21, 2009). "Silva gets trial run with Padres". MLB.com. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  2. ↑ Brock, Corey (April 5, 2009). "Gregerson makes Padres' roster". MLB.com. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Manny back on track with 3 RBIs as Dodgers rock Padres". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 8, 2009. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Mets fall behind early but rally falls short as Padres win Citi Field debut". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 13, 2009. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  5. ↑ Bloom, Barry M. (July 7, 2009). "Padres call up Stansberry, designate Silva". MLB.com. Retrieved July 29, 2014.

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