Yeison Asencio

{{Infobox MLB player |name=Yeison Asencio |team=Free agent |number= |image=Yeison Asencio SA Missions May 2016.jpg |caption=Asencio with the San Antonio Missions in 2016 |position=Outfielder |bats=Right |throws=Right |birth_date= (1989-11-14) November 14, 1989 |birth_place=Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Yeison Asencio (born November 14, 1989) is a Dominican professional baseball player who is currently a free agent.Played for the Padres Of The San Diego In the Mayor League Baseball(MLB)

Career

San Diego Padres

Asencio signed with the Padres as an international free agent in 2009. He used false documents to sign, going by the name "Yoan Alcantra", to portray himself as ​2 1⁄2 years younger than he actually was.[1][2] The Padres added him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season. In 2013, Asencio represented the Padres at the All-Star Futures Game.[3] Asencio was designated for assignment on November 20, 2014.

Tigres de Quintana Roo

He became a free agent from the Tigres de Quintana Roo after the 2016 season.

Ishikawa Million Stars

On March 31, 2017, he signed with the Ishikawa Million Stars of Baseball Challenge League.[4] On August 18, he became free agent.[5]

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

On April 27, 2018, Asencio signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on June 5, 2018.

Diablos Rojos del Mexico

On July 18, 2018, Asencio signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on February 19, 2019.

Olmecas de Tabasco

On April 3, 2019, Asencio signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on April 15, 2019.

Leones de Yucatán

On April 16, 2019, Asencio signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He was released on July 22, 2019.

Toros de Tijuana

On July 29, 2019, Asencio signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He was released on October 7, 2019.

References
  1. "By any name, Yeison Asencio still a prospect Page 1 of 2". UTSanDiego.com. September 8, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
  2. "Blog | Baseball America Prospects Blog | Padres' Yeison Asencio, Formerly Yoan Alcantara, Receives Visa". Baseball America. May 4, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
  3. "Padres prospects Austin Hedges and Yeison Asencio chosen for Futures Game | padres.com: News". Sandiego.padres.mlb.com. June 25, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
  4. "新入団選手のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Ishikawa Million Stars. March 31, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  5. "退団選手のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Ishikawa Million Stars. August 18, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
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