Jailen Peguero
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Jailen Lorenzo Peguero is a Major League Baseball
relief pitcher
in the Houston Astros
organization. His uncle, Leo Peguero, was a minor league player in the Yankees organization. A song in honor of Leo was released in 1999 called Leo Peguero, You Are My Hero.
from Tucson
for the first time on June 8, , when reliever Brandon Medders
was optioned to Tucson. He made his major league debut that day in the ninth inning of a 10-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox
, retiring the only three batters he faced, Jason Varitek
, Coco Crisp
, and Doug Mirabelli
, in order.
On March 19, Peguero was released by the Diamondbacks.
before the beginning of the 2009 season. On May 19, 2009 Peguero was released by the Angels Organization, as a member of the Salt Lake Bees. Peguero appeared in 16 games for the Bees in 2009, owning a 0-1 record with a 9.98 ERA with one save and 15 strikeouts.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
relief pitcher
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
in the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
organization. His uncle, Leo Peguero, was a minor league player in the Yankees organization. A song in honor of Leo was released in 1999 called Leo Peguero, You Are My Hero.
Arizona Diamondbacks
He was called up by the Arizona DiamondbacksArizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
from Tucson
Tucson Sidewinders
The Tucson Sidewinders were a minor league baseball team based in Tucson, Arizona. The team, which played in the Pacific Coast League, was the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks major-league club....
for the first time on June 8, , when reliever Brandon Medders
Brandon Medders
Brandon Edward Medders is a professional relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He throws a 4-seam fastball, curveball, slider, and a cutter....
was optioned to Tucson. He made his major league debut that day in the ninth inning of a 10-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
, retiring the only three batters he faced, Jason Varitek
Jason Varitek
Jason Andrew Varitek is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. After being traded as a minor league prospect by the Seattle Mariners, Varitek has played his entire major league career for the Boston Red Sox...
, Coco Crisp
Coco Crisp
Covelli Loyce "Coco" Crisp is an American professional baseball center fielder. Crisp is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed...
, and Doug Mirabelli
Doug Mirabelli
Douglas Anthony Mirabelli is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the San Francisco Giants , Texas Rangers , Boston Red Sox , and San Diego Padres before returning to the Red Sox to end his eleven year career...
, in order.
On March 19, Peguero was released by the Diamondbacks.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Peguero signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
before the beginning of the 2009 season. On May 19, 2009 Peguero was released by the Angels Organization, as a member of the Salt Lake Bees. Peguero appeared in 16 games for the Bees in 2009, owning a 0-1 record with a 9.98 ERA with one save and 15 strikeouts.