Andrés Berumen Explained

Andres Berumen Figueroa
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:5 April 1971
Birth Place:Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 27
Debutyear:1995
Debutteam:San Diego Padres
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 17
Finalyear:1996
Finalteam:San Diego Padres
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:2-3
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.66
Stat4label:Saves
Stat4value:1
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:46
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Andres Berumen (born April 5, 1971) is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres.

Career

Berumen was drafted 27th overall by the Kansas City Royals in 1989. San Diego Padres acquired him from the Florida Marlins, with José Martínez and Trevor Hoffman, for Gary Sheffield and Rich Rodriguez on June 24, 1993. On April 27, 1995, Berumen made his major league debut, becoming the first Tijuana native to reach the majors.[1]

On May 15, 1995, Berumen picked up his only save at the major league level. He pitched a perfect 9th inning to hold down a 7-5 Padres victory over the Cardinals. [2]

Personal life

Born in Tijuana, Berumen moved to the Los Angeles area at the age of 12.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Padres fifth homestand features division rival Los Angeles, international doubleheader, and newest Padres Scholars . June 7, 2006. . July 3, 2010.
  2. Web site: St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres Box Score, May 15, 1995.
  3. News: Padres coming face-to-face to Fernandomania. North County Times. John. Schlegel. April 8, 1995. January 7, 2023. 17. Newspapers.com.