Batting average .272 Role Baseball player Salary 36,051 USD (2015) Name Henry Urrutia Career start 2013 | Runs batted in 8 Weight 91 kg Home runs 1 Height 1.96 m | |
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Current team Balti Orioles (#51 / Outfielder) Profiles | ||
Henry Urrutia first at bat in first Orioles' exhibition game 3/29 vs. SCF
Henry Alexander Urrutia RodrÃguez (( ), born February 13, 1987) is a Cuban professional baseball designated hitter and left fielder in the Boston Red Sox organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles.
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- Henry Urrutia first at bat in first Orioles exhibition game 329 vs SCF
- Henry urrutia baltimore orioles of prospect 2013 arizona fall league
- Professional career
- Personal
- References
Henry urrutia baltimore orioles of prospect 2013 arizona fall league
Professional career
Urrutia played in the Cuban National Series for Las Tunas. He debuted in the 2005-06 Cuban National Series, and played through 2009-10.
Urrutia attempted to defect from Cuba in 2010. After the failed attempt, he was suspended. He successfully defected to Haiti in September 2011. Urrutia signed with the Baltimore Orioles, receiving a $778,500 signing bonus.
After having trouble acquiring a visa, Urrutia reported to the Bowie Baysox of the Double-A Eastern League in April 2013. After playing 52 games for Bowie, the Orioles promoted him to the Norfolk Tides of the Triple-A International League on June 28. After playing in 15 games for Norfolk, the Orioles promoted Urrutia to the major leagues on July 19. Urrutia was optioned back on Norfolk on August 17. He was recalled on September 3. He was placed on the restricted list on September 13 when the Orioles travelled to Toronto due to visa issues, and re-activated on September 16.
On August 19, 2015, Urrutia hit his first career home run off of New York Mets pitcher Carlos Torres. It was also his first career walk-off hit. Urrutia was released by the Orioles organization on May 25, 2017.
On June 14, 2017, Urrutia signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox.
Personal
Urrutia is the son of Ermidelio Urrutia and a cousin of Osmani Urrutia. Both his father and cousin are Cuban outfielders. He is currently married with one son.
