Jean Machi

Jean Machi
Chicago White Sox
Pitcher
Born: (1982-02-01) February 1, 1982
El Tigre, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 3, 2012, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record 12–2
Earned run average 3.47
Strikeouts 148
Saves 6
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Jean Manuel Machi (born February 1, 1982) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox. He was with the Giants for their 2014 World Series win.

Career

Minor leagues

In 2008, he played in the Toronto Blue Jays organization and was released after the season. He then signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

San Francisco Giants

On September 1, 2012, Machi was called up by the Giants after serving as the closer for the Fresno Grizzlies, San Francisco's Triple-A affiliate.[1] On September 3, Machi made his major league debut, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, pitching a perfect inning.[2]

At the start of the 2014 season, Machi picked up three relief wins in his team's first 15 games, becoming the first Giants pitcher to do so since Bob Shaw in 1964.[3]

Boston Red Sox

On July 20, 2015, Machi was designated for assignment by the Giants. He was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox on July 28. In order to make room for Machi on the 40-man roster, starter Clay Buchholz was transferred from the 15- to the 60-day disabled list. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.[4]

Chicago Cubs

On December 14, 2015, Machi signed a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training with the Chicago Cubs.[5] He was released on June 5, 2016.

Second stint with San Francisco

On June 16, 2016, Machi signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.[6]

Seattle Mariners

Machi signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on January 30, 2017.[7] He started the season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, and the Mariners selected his contract on May 2. He was designated for assignment on May 13.[8]

Chicago White Sox

On July 21, 2017, Machi was traded to the Chicago White Sox, along with fellow veteran pitcher Mark Lowe, and assigned to AAA.

Personal life

On June 9, 2016, Machi was arrested in Des Moines, Iowa for public intoxication, and urinating in public.[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Lee, Jay (September 3, 2012). "Arias sidelined with tight calf muscle". Giants.MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
  2. ↑ Schulman, Henry (September 4, 2012). "Jean Machi's nice debut for SF Giants". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  3. ↑ @MLBStatoftheDay (verified Twitter account) (April 17, 2014). "MLB.com Stat of the Day". MLB Stat of the Day, via Twitter. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  4. ↑ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
  5. ↑ Adams, Steve (December 14, 2015). "Cubs, Jean Machi Agree To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  6. ↑ Adams, Steve (June 16, 2016). "Giants, Jean Machi Agree To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  7. ↑ Adams, Steve (January 30, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/30/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  8. ↑ Wilmoth, Charlie (May 13, 2017). "Mariners Designate Jean Machi For Assignment, Select Ryan Weber’s Contract". Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  9. ↑ Birch, Tommy (June 9, 2016). "Former I-Cubs pitcher Jean Machi arrested in Des Moines". desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
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