7th season of pro ball, 1st in Independent

          Did not pitch in 2013 after being released out of spring training by the Kansas City Royals

          Played in 2012 for both the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (double A-Texas League) and the Wilmington Blue Rocks (high A-Carolina League)

          25-year-old was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic

          Began pro career in 2007 with the Dodgers Dominican summer league team

       Best season in 2010 with Great Lakes (A ball-Midwest League) and Burlington-went a combined 10-6, 3.98 ERA, 22 g, 21 s, 115 IP, 116 K