Leyson Séptimo

Leyson Séptimo
Pitcher
Born: (1985-07-07) July 7, 1985
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: June 29, 2012, for the Chicago White Sox
NPB: July 13, 2016, for the Chunichi Dragons
MLB statistics
(through 2012 season)
Win–loss record 0–2
Earned run average 5.02
Strikeouts 14
NPB statistics
(through 2016)
Win–loss record 0–1
Earned run average 4.26
Strikeouts 1
Teams
Leyson Séptimo
Medal record
Central American and Caribbean Games
2014 Veracruz Team

Leyson Séptimo (born July 7, 1985) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who previously played for the Chicago White Sox and the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

Career

Séptimo appeared in the 2009 All-Star Futures Game. He was a Southern League mid-season All-Star in 2010[1]

On June 13, 2011, Séptimo was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox from the Arizona Diamondbacks and optioned to the Double-A Birmingham Barons.[2]

Séptimo was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on June 28, 2012.[1] On June 29, 2012, Séptimo made his Major League debut against the New York Yankees pitching a perfect 9th inning while striking out Alex Rodriguez and Robinson Canó.

On January 10, 2015, Septimo signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves.

On April 5, 2016, Septimo was released by the Joplin Blasters.

On June 5, 2016, Septimo was signed by the NPB team Chunichi Dragons.[3] On 29 October, it was confirmed that Septimo would be released from the Dragons along with Ricardo Nanita, Juan Jaime, Drew Naylor and Anderson Hernandez.[4][5]

Pitching Style

Séptimo throws four pitches — a four-seam fastball in the low 90s, a two-seam fastball, a slider averaging at about 80 mph, and an occasional changeup. The slider is his main 2-strike pitch.[6]

References

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