Ángel Felipe
Ángel Alberto Felipe (born August 30, 1997) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics. He made his MLB debut in 2023.
| Ángel Felipe | |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 30, 1997 Villa Mella, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 7, 2023, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–1 |
| Earned run average | 4.20 |
| Strikeouts | 19 |
| Teams | |
Professional career edit
Tampa Bay Rays edit
Felipe signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as an international free agent on June 15, 2015.[1] He spent his first two professional seasons with the Dominican Summer League Rays, accumulating a 5.35 ERA across 20 total appearances.[2] Felipe spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons with the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Rays. However, he struggled both years, posting a 14.25 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 2017, and a 6.17 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 2018.[3]
In 2019, Felipe spent the year with the rookie–level Princeton Rays, pitching in 15 contests and recording a 4.45 ERA with 36 strikeouts across 30+1⁄3 innings pitched. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Felipe returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Charleston RiverDogs and High–A Bowling Green Hot Rods. In 36 games between the two affiliates, he logged a 2.59 ERA with 78 strikeouts and 8 saves across 62+2⁄3 innings of work.[5] Felipe elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.[6]
San Diego Padres edit
On January 4, 2022, Felipe signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization. He made 51 relief appearances split between the Double–A San Antonio Missions and Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, registering a 5–6 record and 3.63 ERA with 84 strikeouts and 14 saves. The Padres added him to their 40-man roster on August 30.[7]
Felipe was optioned to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas to begin the 2023 season.[8] In 20 games for the Chihuahuas, he recorded a 6.20 ERA with 39 strikeouts and 1 save across 24+2⁄3 innings pitched. On June 18, 2023, Felipe was designated for assignment following the promotion of Preston Tucker.[9]
Oakland Athletics edit
On June 21, 2023, Felipe was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.[10] In five games for the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators, he logged a 1.80 ERA with seven strikeouts in five innings pitched. On July 7, Felipe was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11] He made 14 relief outings for Oakland in his rookie campaign, posting a 4.20 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 15.0 innings pitched. Felipe's season ended prematurely when he was placed on the injured list with a sprained UCL on August 15.[12]
On March 14, 2024, it was announced that Felipe would undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season.[13] He was designated for assignment by Oakland two days later.[14] Felipe was released by the Athletics organization on March 18.[15]
Los Angeles Angels edit
On March 27, 2024, Felipe signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[16]
References edit
- ^ "RiverDogs reliever Felipe promoted to Bowling Green". August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Angel Felipe Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Angel Felipe - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Angel Felipe - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Padres roster review: Angel Felipe". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Angel Felipe Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Padres Select Preston Tucker". mlbtraderumors.com. June 18, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ "Athletics' Angel Felipe: Claimed off waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ "Athletics' Angel Felipe: Recalled from Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Athletics' Angel Felipe: Lands on injured list". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "Athletics' Angel Felipe: Will undergo Tommy John surgery". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "Athletics' Angel Felipe: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Angel Felipe: Hits open market". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "Angels' Angel Felipe: Inks MiLB deal with Angels". cbssports.com. CBS Sports. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)