RHP MICHAEL PINEDA was signed as a non-drafted free by the Mariners out of the Dominican Republic on December 12, 2005.
SUMMERTIME: In his first professional season, Pineda pitched for Seattle’s team in the Dominican Summer League. He was 2-1 in eight games (three starts) with a 0.44 ERA during the 2006 season.
DR REDUX: Pineda repeated the DSL in 2007 and went 6-1 with a 2.29ERA over 15 games (12 starts). Pineda struck out 48 and walked 11 over 59 innings pitched last year.
MVP: Seattle named Pineda the Most Valuable Pitcher of their Dominican Summer League affiliate for his performance last season.
SIX IN A ROW: Pineda won six consecutive decisions from June 19 through August 4 last season.
LAST START: Pineda tossed 6-1/3 shutout innings against Cedar Rapids on May 9, but got a no decision in a 5-0 loss. Pineda struck out four and did not walk a batter.
ONE RUN: Pineda has allowed one run in 23-2/3 innings pitched this season. He has not allowed a run in his 16-1/3 innings as a starter.
VS. BURLINGTON: This is Pineda’s first appearance against the Bees.
VS. KANSAS CITY: This is Pineda’s first appearance against an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
THE START OF 2008: Pineda won his first two appearances for the Rattlers. He picked up a win in relief in the first game of a doubleheader at Quad Cities on April 5 and another win with two innings of scoreless relief against Fort Wayne on April 16.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.1 (vs. Cedar Rapids 5/9)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (@ Lansing 5/2/08)
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Thank you Carl and Brick!!!
Showers have given way to sunshine and soon my keyboard will give way to a Moose Cup of Rattler Rally Ale and the drivel of my co-workers to the crack of the bat!!!
It's a good day to be alive!!!
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