Tayron Luis Guerrero (born January 9, 1991) is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and the Miami Marlins and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines. Guerrero has also played for the Colombian national baseball team at the World Baseball Classic.
| Tayron Guerrero | |
|---|---|
 Guerrero pitching for the Marlins in 2018 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 9, 1991 Bocachica, Tierra Bomba Island, Bolívar, Colombia | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: May 17, 2016, for the San Diego Padres | |
| NPB: March 25, 2022, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |
| MLB statistics (through 2019 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 2–5 |
| Earned run average | 5.77 |
| Strikeouts | 111 |
| NPB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 3–3 |
| Earned run average | 3.52 |
| Strikeouts | 63 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editSan Diego Padres
editThe Padres signed Guerrero as an amateur free agent in 2009.[1] In 2014, Guerrero started the season with the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Single–A Midwest League before receiving a promotion to the Lake Elsinore Storm of the High–A California League.[2] Guerrero played in the 2014 All-Star Futures Game for the World Team, recording a strikeout of Peter O'Brien.[3] After the season, the Padres assigned Guerrero to the Arizona Fall League to continue his development.[4] He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2014.
Guerrero was called up to the major leagues on May 15, 2016,[5] and made his major league debut on May 17.[6]
Miami Marlins
editOn July 29, 2016, the Padres traded Guerrero, Andrew Cashner, Colin Rea, and cash considerations to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Josh Naylor, Jarred Cosart, Carter Capps, and Luis Castillo.[7] After the trade, he pitched for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp of the Double–A Southern League, for whom he had a 0–1 win–loss record with a 3.38 earned run average (ERA), and 22 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched.[8] Guerrero competed for the Colombian national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[9] In 2018 with Miami he was 1–3 with a 5.43 ERA, and 68 strikeouts in 58 innings, averaging 10.6 strikeouts per 9 innings.[8] His fastest pitch of 2018 was 104.0 miles an hour, third-best in MLB only to pitches by Jordan Hicks and Aroldis Chapman.[10]
Guerrero was designated for assignment on December 2, 2019.[11]
Chicago White Sox
editOn December 6, 2019, Guerrero was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox from the Marlins.[12] Guerrero was designated for assignment on January 2, 2020, following the promotion of Luis Robert. Guerrero did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[13] Guerrero appeared in 18 games for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights in 2021, but struggled to a 6.63 ERA before being released on July 31, 2021.
Chiba Lotte Marines
editOn December 18, 2021, Guerrero signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[14] In 2022, Guerrero appeared in 49 games for Lotte, recording a 3-3 record and 3.52 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 46.0 innings pitched.
Cincinnati Reds
editOn January 7, 2023, Guerrero signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds organization.[15] In 20 appearances for the Triple–A Louisville Bats, he struggled immensely to an 0–4 record and 11.51 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 22+2⁄3 innings of work. Guerrero was released by the Reds on June 16.[16]
Diablos Rojos del México
editOn July 8, 2023, Guerrero signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.[17]
Los Angeles Angels
editOn December 18, 2023, Guerrero signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[18] On November 6, he elected free agency.[19]
References
edit- ^ "More On The Padres: Tayron Guerrero". Callis' Corner. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
- ^ "Padres projected big future for Guerrero". U-T San Diego. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
- ^ "Renfroe, Guerrero get wide-eyed at Futures Game". San Diego Padres. Archived from the original on September 12, 2014. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
- ^ "Turner, Renfroe highlight AFL selections". U-T San Diego. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
- ^ "Tayron Guerrero, a las Grandes Ligas". El Heraldo (in Spanish). May 15, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ^ "Tayron Guerrero debutó en las Grandes Ligas". El Heraldo (in Spanish). May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ^ "Padres acquire four players from Miami Marlins in seven-player trade". MLB.com (Press release). July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ a b Tayron Guerrero Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com
- ^ Davis, Craig (March 1, 2017). "Snakes alive! Marlins prospect Tayron Guerrero follows tough path in baseball". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ^ Statcast | MLB.com
- ^ Jordan McPherson (December 2, 2019). "Miami Marlins make decisions on arbitration-eligible players and add two power bats". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ Vinnie Duber (December 6, 2019). "White Sox add flamethrowing Tayron Guerrero to bullpen". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com. June 30, 2020.
- ^ "Tayron Guerrero Signs With Chiba Lotte Marines". mlbtraderumors.com. December 18, 2021.
- ^ "Reds' Tayron Guerrero: Gets minors deal from Reds". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "LANZADOR COLOMBIANO, TAYRON GUERRERO, LLEGA A LOS DIABLOS ROJOS". diablos.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ "Angels Reportedly Sign Tayron Guerrero to Minor League Deal". December 18, 2023.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet