Cristian José Mena (born December 21, 2002) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
| Cristian Mena | |
|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 64 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 21, 2002 San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 3, 2024, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 12.00 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
| Teams | |
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Career
editChicago White Sox
editMena signed with the Chicago White Sox as an international free agent on July 2, 2019.[1] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] He made his professional debut in 2021 with the rookie–level Arizona Complex League White Sox, logging a 7.82 ERA with 62 strikeouts over 13 games (12 starts).[3]
Mena began the 2022 campaign with the Single–A Kannapolis Intimidators before later being promoted to the High–A Winston-Salem Dash and Double–A Birmingham Barons.[4] In 24 starts split between the three affiliates, he accumulated a 2–6 record and 3.80 ERA with 126 strikeouts across 104+1⁄3 innings pitched.[5]
Mena split the 2023 season between Birmingham and the Triple–A Charlotte Knights. In 27 total starts, he compiled a cumulative 8–7 record and 4.85 ERA with 156 strikeouts across 133+2⁄3 innings of work.[6] On November 14, 2023, the White Sox added Mena to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[7]
Arizona Diamondbacks
editThe White Sox traded Mena to the Arizona Diamondbacks on February 3, 2024, in exchange for Dominic Fletcher.[8] He was optioned to the Triple–A Reno Aces to begin the 2024 season.[9] On July 3, Mena was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[10] He made his major league debut the same day against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing four runs on four hits with two strikeouts over three innings.[11] On August 2, it was announced that Mena would likely miss the remainder of the season after suffering a right forearm strain.[12]
References
edit- ^ "White Sox sign five international free agents". MLB.com.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Cristian Mena Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "White Sox prospect Cristian Mena 'never afraid' as he emerges sooner than expected". The Athletic. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ Gregor, Scot (October 7, 2022). "Cristian Mena Authors Surprising Breakout For White Sox". www.baseballamerica.com.
- ^ "Cristian Mena - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "White Sox select contracts of Jake Eder and Cristian Mena". mlb.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Passan, Jeff (February 3, 2024). "Chicago White Sox deal away Gregory Santos, Cristian Mena". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' Cristian Mena: Sent to minor-league camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ "D-Backs Recall Cristian Mena For MLB Debut". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Diamondbacks recall Cristian Mena for MLB debut vs. Dodgers". espn.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Diamondbacks Remove Paul Sewald From Closer Role". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)