Juan Pena
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| Born: | Monday Jun 27 1977 |
| Birthplace: | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 5" |
| Weight: | 215 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1995: 27th Round, 746th Pick |
| College: | Miami-Dade College |
| High School: | |
| Other Teams: | None |
| Years with Boston: | 1999 |
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Overall Career
Other than the 2 games he pitched in the majors in 1999, Juan Pena had a tough luck career. He came shoulder pain and tendintis, then in spring training in 2000, suffered a torn MCL in his right elbow and is shelved for the year with Tommy John surgery. He never made it all the way back after that injury, last pitching in the minors for the Cardinals in 2003 and appearing in spring training for the Cubs in 2004.
Pena's Moments in the Sun
Juan Pena only had 2 appearances in the majors, but he made the most of them. He won his debut (Saturday, May 8,1999) at Fenway against Anaheim 6-1, pitching 3 hit ball over 6 innings, allowing one run and striking out 8. His next (and final appearance was 6 days later, in Skydome against the Blue Jays, where he pitched 7 innings of shutout ball, allowing 6 hits and striking out 7 in a combined 5-0 shutout. His career numbers reflect a 2-0 record with a 0.69 ERA.
Trivia
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Transactions
- June 1, 1995: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 27th round of the 1995 Amateur Draft. Player signed June 3, 1995.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
