Andres Berumen (born April 5, 1971) is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres.

Andres Berumen Figueroa
Pitcher
Born: (1971-04-05) April 5, 1971 (age 53)
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 27, 1995, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
June 17, 1996, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2-3
Earned run average5.66
Strikeouts46
Saves1
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Career

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Berumen was drafted 27th overall by the Kansas City Royals in 1989. San Diego Padres acquired him from the Florida Marlins, with José Martínez and Trevor Hoffman, for Gary Sheffield and Rich Rodriguez on June 24, 1993. On April 27, 1995, Berumen made his major league debut, becoming the first Tijuana native to reach the majors.[1]

On May 15, 1995, Berumen picked up his only save at the major league level. He pitched a perfect 9th inning to hold down a 7-5 Padres victory over the Cardinals. [2]

Personal life

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Born in Tijuana, Berumen moved to the Los Angeles area at the age of 12.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Padres fifth homestand features division rival Los Angeles, international doubleheader, and newest Padres Scholars". MLB.com. June 7, 2006. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
  2. ^ "St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres Box Score, May 15, 1995".
  3. ^ Schlegel, John (April 8, 1995). "Padres coming face-to-face to Fernandomania". North County Times. p. 17. Retrieved January 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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