Arnie Muñoz
Arnie Muñoz | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Mao, Dominican Republic | June 21, 1982|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 19, 2004, for the Chicago White Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 28, 2007, for the Washington Nationals | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 9.15 |
Strikeouts | 14 |
Teams | |
Arnaldo Rafel "Arnie" Muñoz (born June 21, 1982) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. Muñoz batted and threw left-handed.
Career[edit]
Muñoz made his major league debut in 2004 for the Chicago White Sox in a start against the Montreal Expos.[1] It was a disaster, as Muñoz allowed eleven runs in three innings (including nine in the second inning alone), tying for third all-time for most runs allowed in a major league debut. By game score, it was the worst debut start since earned runs became official in 1913.[2] Muñoz went back to the minors, then returned in September, pitching fairly well in relief.
2007[edit]
Muñoz's contract was purchased by the Washington Nationals in September 2007. Muñoz became the Nationals' left-handed specialist after the team traded Ray King to the Milwaukee Brewers.[3]
2008–present[edit]
Before the start of the season, it was not certain whom the Nationals would use as their left-handed specialist. Although neither was on the 40-man roster, both Muñoz[4] and Ray King[5] were invited to spring training. However, Muñoz was assigned to the Double-A Harrisburg Senators of the Eastern League at the end of the preseason. He became a free agent at the end of the season; he did not play in 2009.
In 2010, Muñoz pitched for Petroleros de Minatitlan of the Mexican League, compiling a 1–2 record and a 2.77 ERA, in what was his last year as a professional ballplayer.
References[edit]
- ^ Moussette, Pierre (2004-06-19). "Muñoz to debut against Expos". Archived from the original on 2011-05-27. Retrieved 2007-09-04.
- ^ "Player Pitching Game Finder". Stathead.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ Ladson, Bill (2007-09-04). "Nationals trade King to Brewers". Archived from the original on 2012-02-05. Retrieved 2007-09-04.
- ^ Svrluga, Barry (2007-11-27). "Calm before the storm? (With some minor news)". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2011-05-23. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "Nats Agree to Terms With King, Orr for Spring Training". The Washington Post. 2007-12-16. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
External links[edit]
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- 1982 births
- Living people
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- Birmingham Barons players
- Burlington Bees players
- Charlotte Knights players
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- Columbus Clippers players
- Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States
- Harrisburg Senators players
- Kannapolis Intimidators players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic
- People from Santa Cruz de Mao
- Washington Nationals players