Summary
Shawn Peter Morimando (born November 20, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2016 with the Cleveland Indians and has also played for the Miami Marlins.
| Shawn Morimando | |
|---|---|
| CTBC Brothers – No. 55 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 20, 1992 Canandaigua, New York, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: July 2, 2016, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| CPBL: October 31, 2021, for the CTBC Brothers | |
| KBO: July 27, 2022, for the SSG Landers | |
| MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 10.20 |
| Strikeouts | 14 |
| CPBL statistics (through 2021 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 7-7 |
| Earned run average | 2.94 |
| Strikeouts | 101 |
| KBO statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 7-1 |
| Earned run average | 1.67 |
| Strikeouts | 67 |
| Teams | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
CPBL
KBO
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Career edit
Cleveland Indians edit
Morimando was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 19th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft out of Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.[1] He signed with the Indians and made his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona League Indians.[2] He spent 2012 with the Single-A Lake County Captains, posting a 7-6 record and 3.59 ERA. For the 2013 season, Morimando played with the High-A Carolina Mudcats, recording an 8-13 record and 3.73 ERA in 27 appearances. Morimando split the 2014 season between Carolina and Double-A Akron RubberDucks, accumulating a 10-9 record and 3.30 ERA in 28 games between the two teams. He returned to Akron for the 2015 season, registering a 10-12 record and 3.18 ERA with 128 strikeouts in 158.2 innings of work. The Indians added Morimando to their 40-man roster after the season.[3]
On July 2, 2016, Morimando was added to the 40-man roster from Akron and made his MLB debut.[4] He made two appearances for the Indians, pitching on July 2 against the Toronto Blue Jays and August 5 against the New York Yankees, allowing 6 runs in 4.2 innings. Morimando spent the 2017 season with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, winning 10 games and losing 9 with a 4.41 earned run average (ERA). After posting a 7.03 ERA through the first five games of the 2018 season, Morimando was released by the Indians on July 1, 2018.[5]
Toronto Blue Jays edit
Morimando signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays on July 9, 2018, and pitched in four games for the Buffalo Bisons.[6] He spent the full 2019 season with Buffalo, winning two games and losing five with a 6.01 ERA in 16 games. On November 4, 2019, he elected free agency.[7]
Lancaster Barnstormers edit
On May 8, 2020, Morimando signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[8] He did not play a game for the team because of the cancellation of the 2020 ALPB season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and became a free agent after the year.
Miami Marlins edit
On February 16, 2021, Morimando signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[9] On May 22, Morimando was selected to the active roster.[10] He was designated for assignment on May 26 after allowing 4 earned runs in 2⁄3 of an inning.[11] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on May 31.[12] On July 9, Morimando was re-selected to the active roster.[13] Morimando tossed 5.0 scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves, notching five strikeouts and walking four, but was designated for assignment the next day.[14] He was again outrighted to Jacksonville on July 13.[15] On August 9, Morimando's contract was once again selected by the Marlins.[16] On August 14, Morimando was designated for assignment by the Marlins again.[17] On September 29, Morimando was released by the Marlins.[18]
CTBC Brothers edit
On September 29, 2021, Morimando signed with the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[19] On December 28, 2021, he agreed to a contract with the Brothers for the 2022 season.[20] On July 10, 2022, he was released.
SSG Landers edit
On July 11, 2022, Morimando signed with the SSG Landers of the Korea Baseball Organization. He became a free agent following the 2022 season.
CTBC Brothers (second stint) edit
On December 25, 2022, Morimando signed with the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[21] Morimando made one start for the Brothers in 2023, tossing six scoreless innings with four strikeouts and one walk. On April 20, 2023, it was announced that Morimando would undergo season-ending elbow surgery. The Brothers subsequently extend his contract through 2024.[22]
References edit
- ^ "Mudcats' hurler keeps throwing good pitches". newsobserver. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ^ Jami Frankenberry (August 16, 2011). "Baseball: Ocean Lakes' Morimando begins pro career". PilotOnline.com. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ^ "Added to the 40-Man Roster: Friday".
- ^ "Indians recall Morimando from Double-A Akron, starting McAllister on Saturday". Fox Sports. 2 July 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 7/1/18".
- ^ @KeeganMatheson (July 9, 2018). "#BlueJays have signed minor-league LHP Shawn Morimando, who was released by Cleveland (AAA) last week. Organizational rotation depth" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Roster Roundup: 5/8/2020". 8 May 2020.
- ^ "Lancaster Barnstormers Sign First Player of the 2021 Season". 18 February 2021.
- ^ "Marlins Place Jordan Holloway on 10-Day IL, Select Shawn Morimando".
- ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions".
- ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions".
- ^ "Marlins Select Shawn Morimando".
- ^ "Marlins Select Preston Guilmet, Designate Shawn Morimando for Assignment".
- ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions".
- ^ "Marlins Select Deven Marrero, Shawn Morimando".
- ^ "Marlins Designate Shawn Morimando, Place Zach Pop on 10-Day Injured List".
- ^ Anthony Franco (October 7, 2021). "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ Ely Sussman (September 30, 2021). "Offishial news, 9/30/21: MLB postseason races; MiLB highlights". SB Nation Fish Stripes. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "CTBC Brothers Re-Sign Shawn Morimando for 2022 Season". CPBL Stats. 29 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ https://twitter.com/GOCPBL/status/1606805125431201793
- ^ "CTBC Brothers Shawn Morimando Undergoes Elbow Surgery". cpblstats.com. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)