Win–loss record 13–34 Name Felipe Paulino Spouse Paola Paulino WHIP 1.55 Weight 122 kg | Strikeouts 373 Height 1.91 m Earned run average 5.22 Role Baseball player Salary 1.75 million USD (2014) | |
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Where are they now? Former Astros pitcher Felipe Paulino is dealing for the Sugar Land Skeeters
Felipe Albertin Paulino Del Guidice (born October 5, 1983) is a Dominican-Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox, and in Japan with Saitama Seibu Lions.
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- Where are they now Former Astros pitcher Felipe Paulino is dealing for the Sugar Land Skeeters
- Houston Astros
- Colorado Rockies
- Kansas City Royals
- Chicago White Sox
- Boston Red Sox
- Chicago Cubs
- 2015 WBSC Premier12
- Cleveland Indians
- Saitama Seibu Lions
- Sugar Land Skeeters
- Saraperos de Saltillo
- Pitching style
- References
Houston Astros
Paulino was signed as an undrafted free agent on July 2, 2001. He was called up to the major leagues in September 2007. He made his major league debut on September 5, 2007, against the Milwaukee Brewers and through 3 innings, he gave up 5 runs.
Colorado Rockies
On November 18, 2010, Paulino was traded to the Colorado Rockies for Clint Barmes. He was designated for assignment on May 21, 2011.
Kansas City Royals
Paulino was traded to the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations on May 26, 2011. He made 20 starts for the Royals in 2011, striking out 119 batters over 124 2/3 innings of work, posting a season record of 4–6 with a 4.11 ERA. Paulio started the 2012 seasonon the disabled list with right elbow strain, but after missing the first 6 games he came back to post a 3–1 with a 1.67 ERA over seven starts. It was during the seventh start that Paulino experienced major elbow problems, and was placed back on the disabled list on June 9. On June 22, it was announced that he would miss the rest of the 2012 season due to a torn UCL. He underwent ulnar collateral ligament replacement, (aka Tommy John surgery) on July 3, 2012.
The Royals signed Paulino to a one-year, $1.75 million contract on November 29, 2012. He began the 2013 season on the 60-day disabled list as he was still recovering from the Tommy John surgery he previously had. He began throwing sessions as part of his rehabilitation and began pitching in the minor leagues in May, but never pitched for the Royals in 2013. He was designated for assignment on November 20, 2013, and chose to become a free agent.
Chicago White Sox
On December 9, 2013, the White Sox signed Paulino to a one-year deal worth $1.75 million with a team option for 2015.
Boston Red Sox
Paulino signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on January 29, 2015. He was released on March 31.
Chicago Cubs
On May 11, 2015, Paulino signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.
2015 WBSC Premier12
In November 2015, Paulino participated with the Venezuela national team in the inaugural WBSC Premier12.
Cleveland Indians
On December 11, 2015, Paulino signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians. The Indians released him on May 28, 2016.
Saitama Seibu Lions
On May 31, 2016, Paulino signed a one-year contract worth 60 million Yen with the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Sugar Land Skeeters
On March 29, 2017, Paulino signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He re-signed with the team on July 28, 2017 after being released from the Saraperos de Saltillo.
Saraperos de Saltillo
On May 25, 2017, Paulino's contract was purchased by the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on July 25, 2017.
Pitching style
Paulino throws two hard fastballs, a four-seamer at 93–97 mph and a two-seam fastball at 95–98 mph. His secondary pitch is a slider at 85–88. He also has a curveball (77–80) and changeup (85–87). His curve and change are used primarily against left-handed hitters.