Elvis Araújo
Araújo in 2015 spring training
Leones de Yucatán
Pitcher
Born: (1991-07-15) July 15, 1991
Maracaibo, Venezuela
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: May 5, 2015, for the Philadelphia Phillies
NPB: May 9, 2017, for the Chunichi Dragons
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record4–2
Earned run average4.35
Strikeouts63
WHIP1.61
NPB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average6.48
Strikeouts6
Teams

Elvis Alejandro Araújo (born July 15, 1991) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons.

Career

Cleveland Indians

Araújo signed as an international free agent with the Cleveland Indians in 2007.[1] Araujo made his professional debut in 2008 for the DSL Indians. Araujo did not appear in a professional game until 2011 when he appeared for the AZL Indians. He spent the 2012 season in Single-A with the Lake County Captains, pitching to a 7–10 record and 5.00 ERA in 28 innings. Araujo only appeared in 2 game in 2013, both with the High-A Carolina Mudcats, and allowed 8 runs in 92⁄3 innings. He split 2014 with the Double-A Akron RubberDucks and Carolina, accumulating a 2–1 record and 3.42 ERA in 43 games.[2]

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies signed Araujo to a major league contract on November 13, 2014.[3]

Araújo was promoted to the major leagues on May 2, 2015, making his debut on May 5. He earned his first career victory on May 15. While pitching only 1⁄3 of an inning, striking out the Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta to shut down the 7th inning for the Phillies defense, he was the pitcher of record when the Phillies regained the lead in the next half-inning.[4] Araujo suffered a strained left groin late in the 2015 season and was placed on the 60-day disabled list. He had recorded a 3.38 ERA in 40 appearances up to that point. In 2016 for Philadelphia, Araujo made 32 appearances, but struggled to a 5.60 ERA in 271⁄3 innings.

Miami Marlins

On November 18, 2016, Araújo was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.[5] He was designated for assignment on December 23.[6] and subsequently was released on January 5, 2017.

Chunichi Dragons

Following his release from the Marlins organization, Araújo signed with the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.[7] Araujo made 6 appearances for Chunichi in 2017, recording a 6.48 ERA with 6 strikeouts.

Baltimore Orioles

On February 6, 2018, Araújo signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.[8] Araujo struggled to a 5.85 ERA with the High-A Frederick Keys before being released on July 26, 2018.[9]

Miami Marlins (second stint)

On February 18, 2019, Araújo signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. He was released on June 20, 2019, after stumbling to a 7.64 ERA with the Double-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On May 29, 2021, Araújo signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[10] He made 16 appearances (12 starts) for the club, registering a 4–2 record and 4.14 ERA with 68 strikeouts across 63.0 innings pitched. Araújo was released by the team on March 17, 2022.[9]

Mariachis de Guadalajara

On May 11, 2022, Araújo signed with the Mariachis de Guadalajara. In 8 starts, Araújo posted a 1–2 record with a 6.90 ERA. He was waived on June 21.[9]

Sultanes de Monterrey (second stint)

On June 24, 2022, Araújo was claimed off waivers by the Sultanes de Monterrey.[11] In 3 starts, Araújo registered a 1–0 record with a 4.22 ERA. He was waived on July 14.

Bravos de León

The same day he was waived by Monterrey, Araújo was claimed off waivers by the Bravos de León.[9] In 6 games for León, he struggled to a 6.75 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 20.0 innings of work. Araújo was later released on December 6, 2022.

Leones de Yucatán

On January 11, 2024, Araújo signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.[12]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Zolecki, Todd (November 13, 2014). "Phillies sign lefty reliever Araujo to contract". MLB.com. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Elvis Araujo Minor, Winter & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Jeff Francoeur agrees with Phillies". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Gameday". mlb.com. Major League Baseball. May 15, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  5. ↑ Todd, Jeff (November 18, 2016). "Marlins Claim Elvis Araujo". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  6. ↑ Todd, Jeff (December 23, 2016). "Marlins Designate Elvis Araujo, Announce Brad Ziegler Signing". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Dragons sign pitchers Araujo, Rondon". Japan Times. Kyodo News. January 6, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Orioles' Elvis Araujo: Pens minor-league deal with Baltimore". cbssports.com. February 6, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "Elvis Araujo Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Mexican League Transactions". milb.com.
  11. ↑ "ELVIS ARAUJO VUELVE AL STAFF DE PITCHEO DE SULTANES". sultanes.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  12. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 11 de enero de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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