Kendry Flores Explained

Kendry Flores
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:24 November 1991
Birth Place:Azua, Azua, Dominican Republic
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 6
Debutyear:2015
Debutteam:Miami Marlins
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 14
Finalyear:2016
Finalteam:Miami Marlins
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–2
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.02
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:10
Teams:

Kendry Flores (born November 24, 1991) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.

Career

San Francisco Giants

Flores was originally signed by the San Francisco Giants as an international free agent on June 9, 2009.[1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Giants, logging a 7–2 record and 2.18 ERA in 13 starts. Flores made 13 appearances (11 starts) for the rookie–level Arizona League Giants, recording a 5.06 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 46 innings of work.[2]

Flores spent the 2011 and 2012 campaigns with the Low–A Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. In 22 games (19 starts) across the two seasons, he accumulated a 5–6 record and 4.78 ERA with 81 strikeouts across innings pitched.[3]

In 2013, Flores made 22 starts for the Single–A Augusta GreenJackets, compiling a 10–6 record and 2.73 ERA with 137 strikeouts across innings pitched.[4] On November 20, 2013, the Giants added Flores to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[5]

Flores spent the entirety of the 2014 season with the High–A San Jose Giants. In 20 starts, he posted a 4–6 record and 4.09 ERA with 112 strikeouts across innings pitched.[6]

Miami Marlins

On December 19, 2014, Flores and Luis Castillo were traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Casey McGehee.[7] He began the 2015 season with the High–A Jupiter Hammerheads, being promoted to the Double–A Jacksonville Suns after two scoreless starts. On June 2, 2015, Flores was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] In 7 games for Miami during his rookie campaign, he compiled a 4.97 ERA with 9 strikeouts across innings. On August 24, Flores was scratched from a scheduled start against the Pittsburgh Pirates with right shoulder tendinitis.[9] The next day, he was placed on the disabled list, and missed the remainder of the season.[10]

Flores was optioned to the Triple–A New Orleans Zephyrs to begin the 2016 season.[11] On May 14, 2016, Flores was recalled to make a spot start against the Washington Nationals, logging three scoreless innings before departing due to injury. He was placed on the disabled list with a strained pitching shoulder the same day as a result.[12] On September 6, Flores was designated for assignment by the Marlins.[13] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to New Orleans on September 8.[14] Flores elected free agency following the season on November 7.[15]

St. Louis Cardinals

On November 18, 2016, Flores signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals that included an invitation to spring training.[16] On February 16, 2017, the contract was voided after Flores failed his physical.[17]

BSC Grosseto 1952

On March 25, 2022, Flores signed with BSC Grosseto 1952 of the Italian Baseball League.[18] In 13 starts for the club, Flores posted a 5–4 record and 3.23 ERA with 93 strikeouts across innings pitched.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee . David . GreenJackets' Kendry Flores making a name for himself . Chronicle.augusta.com . May 20, 2013 . December 1, 2013.
  2. Web site: Kendry Flores Stats & Scouting Report. May 26, 2024. baseballamerica.com. en.
  3. Web site: Kendry Flores - Baseball Stats. May 26, 2024. thebaseballcube.com. en.
  4. Web site: GreenJackets' Kendry Flores mows down Intimidators. May 26, 2024. augustachronicle.com. en.
  5. Web site: Giants add '10 top pick Brown to 40-man roster . Mlb.mlb.com . November 20, 2013 . December 1, 2013.
  6. Web site: Kendry Flores - Stats - Pitching. May 26, 2024. fangraphs.com. en.
  7. Web site: Giants trade for Casey McGehee. Associated Press. ESPN.com. December 20, 2014. December 20, 2014.
  8. Web site: Flores makes jump from Double-A to Majors. May 26, 2024. mlb.com. en.
  9. Web site: Flores scratched due to right shoulder tendinitis. May 26, 2024. mlb.com. en.
  10. Web site: Kendry Flores is the latest Marlin to hit the DL. May 26, 2024. fishstripes.com. en.
  11. Web site: Miami Marlins prospect profile of the week: Kendry Flores. May 26, 2024. fishstripes.com. en.
  12. Web site: Minor MLB Transactions: 5/14/16. May 26, 2024. mlbtraderumors.com. en.
  13. Web site: Marlins Designate Kendry Flores, Activate Justin Bour. May 26, 2024. mlbtraderumors.com. en.
  14. Web site: Kendry Flores Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News. May 26, 2024. milb.com. en.
  15. Web site: Minor League Free Agents 2016. May 26, 2024. baseballamerica.com. en.
  16. Web site: Sierra among 4 added to Cards' 40-man roster. Berry. Adam. MLB.com. November 18, 2016. November 19, 2016.
  17. Web site: Cardinals bring pitcher Corey Baker to camp. St. Louis Cardinals. en-US. 2017-02-16.
  18. Web site: Bsc Grosseto 1952: oggi pomeriggio Kendry Flores è atterrato in Italia e ha visitato la sua nuova "casa". March 3, 2024. grossetosport.com. en.