Nefi Ogando

Nefi Ismael Ogando (born June 3, 1989) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins.

Nefi Ogando
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1989-06-03) June 3, 1989
Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 9, 2015, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.66
Strikeouts10
Teams

Career

Boston Red Sox

Ogando signed as an international free agent with the Boston Red Sox.

Philadelphia Phillies

In 2013, the Red Sox traded Ogando to the Philadelphia Phillies for John McDonald.[1] In 2014, Ogando pitched for the Reading Fightin' Phils of the Class AA Eastern League.[2] The Phillies assigned Ogando to the Arizona Fall League, and he appeared in the league's all-star game.[3] After the season, the Phillies added Ogando to their 40-man roster.[4]

The Philles promoted Ogando to the major leagues in August,[5] but optioned him back to the minor leagues without making an appearance. Ogando made his major league debut on September 9.

Miami Marlins

After the 2015 season, the Miami Marlins claimed Ogando from the Phillies off of waivers.[6] Ogando began the 2016 season with the New Orleans Zephyrs of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League, and promoted him to the major leagues on May 3.[7] On December 23, 2016, Ogando was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[8] He was designated for assignment on February 10, 2017.[9]

Cincinnati Reds

On February 14, Ogando was claimed by the Cincinnati Reds.[10] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Cleburne Railroaders

On February 8, 2019, Ogando signed with the Cleburne Railroaders of the independent American Association for the 2019 season. He was released on January 20, 2020.

References
  1. Abraham, Peter (August 31, 2013). "Red Sox obtain IF McDonald from Phillies". Boston.com. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
  2. "Ogando gets boost of confidence despite Fightin Phils' loss". readingeagle.com. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  3. "Phillies waive B.J. Rosenberg". Philly.com. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
  4. "Phillies add Biddle, Morgan, Ogando to 40-man roster". Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. Archived from the original on December 25, 2014. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  5. "Phillies call up reliever Nefi Ogando". Philly.com. August 28, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  6. "Phillies claim Peter Bourjos off waivers from Cardinals". Philly.com. December 2, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  8. Todd, Jeff (December 23, 2016). "Pirates Claim Nefi Ogando, Designate Jason Rogers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  9. Adams, Steve (February 10, 2017). "Pirates Acquire Phil Gosselin, Designate Nefi Ogando For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  10. "Reds' Nefi Ogando: Claimed by Cincinnati". cbssports.com. February 14, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
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