Win–loss record 0–1 Role Baseball player Salary 501,000 USD (2014) Name Maikel Cleto Career start 2007 | Strikeouts 58 Weight 113 kg Earned run average 6.60 Height 1.91 m | |
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Every Home Run Maikel Cleto Has Allowed
Maikel Jose Cleto (born May 1, 1989) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican Baseball League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox.
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- Every Home Run Maikel Cleto Has Allowed
- Maikel cleto of the high desert mavericks
- New York Mets
- Seattle Mariners
- St Louis Cardinals
- Kansas City Royals
- Chicago White Sox
- Vaqueros Laguna
- Atlanta Braves
- Chicago Cubs
- Vaqueros Unin Laguna
- Leones de Yucatn
- Pitching style
- References
Maikel cleto of the high desert mavericks
New York Mets
Cleto began his professional career in 2007 with the GCL Mets. He went 1–2 with a 5.03 ERA, one save and 28 strikeouts.
In 2008 Cleto split the season between the Class-A Savannah Sand Gnats and the Class-A Advanced St. Lucie Mets. He had a combined record of 5–12 with a 4.41 ERA, one shutout and 82 strikeouts in 26 games, 23 starts between the two clubs.
Seattle Mariners
On December 11, 2008 Cleto was traded to the Mariners with Aaron Heilman, Endy Chávez, Jason Vargas, Mike Carp and Ezequiel Carrera in exchange for J. J. Putz, Jeremy Reed and Sean Green.
Cleto split the 2009 season between the Rookie-Level Peoria Mariners and the Class-A Clinton LumberKings. He went 0–4 with a 5.54 ERA and 25 strikeouts in nine games, eight starts. He attended spring training with the Mariners but was assigned to the Minor Leagues early in camp. Cleto was placed on the disabled list of July 7 due to back discomfort and made his return on August 15.
St. Louis Cardinals
On December 12, 2010 it was announced Cleto was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for shortstop Brendan Ryan.
Cleto was activated on June 2, 2011 (the same day Lance Lynn was also called up), directly from AA (Springfield Cardinals) to shore up an overworked bullpen.
Kansas City Royals
Cleto was claimed off waivers to the Kansas City Royals on June 23, 2013. On February 17, 2014, he was designated for assignment by the Royals.
Chicago White Sox
Cleto was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox on February 26, 2014. To make room on the roster the Sox designated infielder Jake Elmore for assignment. Cleto was designated for assignment on May 10 to make room for Frank Francisco on the White Sox roster. He was called back up on August 4, 2014. On February 2, 2016, the Chicago White Sox resigned Cleto to a minor league contract. He was released on March 31, 2016.
Vaqueros Laguna
On May 30, 2016, Cleto signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican Baseball League. They released him on July 1, 2016.
Atlanta Braves
On July 3rd, the Braves signed Cleto to a minor league deal. He was assigned to the AAA Gwinnett Braves. He became a free agent after the season.
Chicago Cubs
On December 13, 2016, Cleto signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. He was released on March 13, 2017.
Vaqueros Unión Laguna
On May 4, 2017, Cleto signed with the Vaqueros Unión Laguna of the Mexican Baseball League.
Leones de Yucatán
On June 20, 2017, Cleto was traded to the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican Baseball League.
Pitching style
Cleto is a hard-thrower, wielding a four-seam fastball at 96–99 mph. The fastball is by far his most used pitch, but he also throws three off-speed pitches: a changeup (89–91) to lefties, a slider (84–86) to righties, and a curveball (79–82) to hitters from both sides of the plate.