Freddy Alexander Pacheco (born April 17, 1998) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization.
| Freddy Pacheco | |
|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 17, 1998 Aragüita, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Career
editSt. Louis Cardinals
editOn November 29, 2017, Pacheco signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent. He spent his first professional season with the Dominican Summer League Cardinals and Gulf Coast League Cardinals, posting a 1.05 ERA across 20 appearances. In 2019, he made 41 appearances for the Single–A Peoria Chiefs, logging a 4.12 ERA with 90 strikeouts in 54+2⁄3 innings pitched.[1]
He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] Pacheco's 2021 season was split between High–A Peoria, the Double–A Springfield Cardinals, and the Triple–A Memphis Redbirds. In 41 appearances out of the bullpen, he registered a cumulative 3.67 ERA with 95 strikeouts and 11 saves in 54.0 innings pitched.[3]
On November 19, 2021, the Cardinals added Pacheco to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[4] He split the 2022 season between Springfield and Memphis, posting a combined 3.05 ERA with 84 strikeouts and 12 saves in 62.0 innings pitched.[5] Pacheco was optioned to Triple-A Memphis to begin the 2023 season.[6]
Detroit Tigers
editOn March 14, 2023, Pacheco was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers.[7] On March 27, Pacheco was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow injury.[8] On June 5, he underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his season.[9] On November 14, Pacheco was designated for assignment after multiple prospects were added to the roster.[10] Three days later Pacheco became a free agent when he was not tendered a contract from the Tigers.[11]
On December 13, 2023, Pacheco re–signed with the Tigers on a minor league contract.[12] He started the 2024 minor league season on the 7 day IL. On October 26, Pacheco re-signed with the Tigers on a minor league contract for the 2025 season.[13]
References
edit- ^ "St. Louis Cardinals protect Rule 5 candidates, fortify depth ahead of winter meetings". amp.bnd.com. 2023-06-09.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Freddy Pacheco Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. 2023-06-09.
- ^ "Brendan Donovan added to Cardinals 40-man roster". MLB.com.
- ^ "Freddy Pacheco Will Break Out In 2023". stlsportsnet.com. 2023-06-09.
- ^ "Cardinals' Freddy Pacheco: Sent to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ^ "Tigers' Freddy Pacheco: Claimed off waivers by Detroit". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ "Tigers' Freddy Pacheco: Placed on 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Pitcher claimed by Tigers undergoes Tommy John surgery". mlive.com. 2023-06-09.
- ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/11/tigers-select-wilmer-flores-dillon-dingler.html
- ^ "Tigers Non-Tender Austin Meadows, Spencer Turnbull". MLB Trade Rumors. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers keep Freddy Pacheco on minors deal as reliever continues Tommy John rehab". freep.com. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-oct-1-29-2024/
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)