Jefry Yan
| Jefry Yan | |
|---|---|
 Yan with the Saitama Seibu Lions in 2024 | |
| Colorado Rockies | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 17, 1996 San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| NPB debut | |
| April 14, 2024, for the Saitama Seibu Lions | |
| NPB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 5.58 |
| Strikeouts | 35 |
| Teams | |
Jefry Yan (born August 17, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Career
[edit]Los Angeles Angels
[edit]On April 27, 2013, Yan signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut in 2014 with the Dominican Summer League Angels, for whom he spent the 2015 season with as well. In 41 relief appearances across the two seasons, Yan accumulated a 6–3 record and 4.22 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 59+2⁄3 innings of work.[2] In 2016, Yan underwent Tommy John surgery, and missed the ensuing season in recovery.[3] He made one appearance for the rookie–level Arizona League Angels in 2017 before being released by the organization.[4]
Miami Marlins
[edit]On April 29, 2021, after having spent the past three seasons out of affiliated baseball, Yan signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[5] He had been discovered by the team while pitching in a men's league in Arizona.[6] Yan split the season between the Single–A Jupiter Hammerheads and Double–A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, appearing in 21 total games out of the bullpen and accumulating a 2.61 ERA with 51 strikeouts across 31.0 innings of work.[7]
He returned to Pensacola in 2022, and spend the entirety of the season with them. In 38 appearances, Yan pitched to a 2–4 record and 4.89 ERA with 88 strikeouts across 57.0 innings pitched.[8]
Yan split the 2023 season between Pensacola and the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. In 49 relief appearances between the two affiliates, he registered a 3–5 record and 4.89 ERA with 102 strikeouts and 13 saves across 57.0 innings of work.[9] He was named a Southern League All–Star for his work as Pensacola's closer during the year.[10] Yan elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[11]
Saitama Seibu Lions
[edit]On December 5, 2023, Yan signed a one–year, $500,000 contract with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.[12] In 37 appearances for the Lions in 2024, he compiled a 5.58 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 30+2⁄3 innings pitched. On October 14, 2024, the Lions announced they would not be renewing Yan's contract for 2025, making him a free agent.[13]
Colorado Rockies
[edit]On December 15, 2024, Yan signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Prospect Countdown #100: Jefry Yan". 247sports.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Jefry Yan - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Jefry Yan es el nuevo "showman" de la LIDOM". eldia.com.do. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Weekly Roundup: 7/11-7/17". fishonthe.farm. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Jefry Yan Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Marlins' top 20 prospects for 2022: Keith Law ranks Miami's farm system". theathletic.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Miami Marlins 2021 Season Review: LHP Jefry Yan". marlinmaniac.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Jefry Yan - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Jefry Yan - College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Johnston, Monteverde, Yan Named Southern League All-Stars; Randel Named Manager of the Year". milb.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ https://x.com/mikedeportes/status/1732149649610318323?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw
- ^ https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/73b9d0f252087d5ac593f335cbb8a4a25e2da9bd?source=sns&dv=pc&mid=other&date=20241014&ctg=spo&bt=tw_up
- ^ "This pitcher's strikeout celebrations defy gravity". mlb.com. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)