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Nelson Figueroa

Toronto Blue Jays

1974/05/18 37

6-1 185

Brooklyn, NY

R / R

9

the New York Mets in 1995 (30th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2011 0 16 15 6 7 0 0 0 81.2 113 63 59 14 30 52 6.50 1.75
career Total 145 65 20 35 1 1 1 499 525 273 252 66 203 337 4.55 1.46

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a live arm, loads of resiliency and the ability to either start or relieve. Gets the most of his limited ability.
Flaws
  • Lacks good control, which gets him into serious trouble due to excess base-runners. Has trouble avoiding the long ball and the big inning.
Career Potential
  • Versatile journeyman right-hander.
  • AwardsSouth Atlantic League (A) - All-Star TeamSouth Atlantic League (A) - Most Valuable Pitcher

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 19, 2012 Signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract.
August 18, 2011 Released by the Houston Astros.
May 12, 2011 Outrighted to Oklahoma City (AAA).
May 9, 2011 Designated for assignment by the Houston Astros.
December 1, 2010 Re-signed by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
August 17, 2010 Missed 4 games (headache).
August 13, 2010 Headache, day-to-day.
July 21, 2010 Claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.
July 15, 2010 Designated for assignment by the Philadelphia Phillies.
June 24, 2010 Contract purchased Lehigh-Valley (AAA).
June 3, 2010 Outrighted to Lehigh Valley (AAA).
May 31, 2010 Designated for assignment by the Philadelphia Phillies.
April 7, 2010 Claimed off waivers from the New York Mets.
April 3, 2010 Designated for assignment by the New York Mets.
March 10, 2010 Re-signed by the New York Mets to a one-year contract.
August 3, 2009 Contract purchased from Buffalo (AAA).
May 19, 2009 Designated for assignment by the New York Mets.
May 18, 2009 Designated for assignment by the New York Mets.
April 22, 2009 Outrighted to minors.
April 20, 2009 Designated for assignment by the New York Mets.
April 18, 2009 Contract purchased from Buffalo (AAA).
March 27, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 3, 2008 Re-signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract.
August 27, 2008 Contract purchased from New Orleans (AAA).
May 16, 2008 Outrighted to New Orleans (AAA).
May 13, 2008 Designated for assignment by the New York Mets.
April 2, 2008 Contract purchased from New Orleans (AAA).
March 30, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
February 7, 2008 Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract.
November 1, 2006 Opted for minor league free agency.
October 12, 2004 Released by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
August 20, 2004 Recalled from Nashville (AAA).
March 23, 2004 Assigned by the Pittsburgh Pirates to their minor league camp.
January 27, 2004 Iinvited to spring training by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
November 20, 2003 Outrighted to Nashville (AAA).
November 18, 2003 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
August 10, 2003 Contract purchased from Nashville (AAA).
March 21, 2003 Assigned to minor league camp.
October 17, 2002 Refused assignment and became a free agent.
October 9, 2002 Outrighted to Indianapolis (AAA).
August 30, 2002 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
July 24, 2002 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
May 21, 2002 Missed 13 games (sprained right ankle).
May 8, 2002 Sprained right ankle, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 6th).
April 3, 2002 Claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.
March 30, 2002 Designated for assignment.
June 25, 2001 Recalled from Scranton-WB (AAA).
May 25, 2001 Optioned to Scranton-WB (AAA).
May 15, 2001 Recalled from Scranton-WB (AAA).
March 23, 2001 Optioned to Scranton-WB (AAA).

Trades

January 19, 2012 Signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract.
August 22, 2011 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
July 21, 2010 Claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros from the Philadelphia Phillies.
April 7, 2010 Claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies from the New York Mets.
February 7, 2008 Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract.
April 10, 2006 Signed by Long Island Ducks (Independent League).
December 20, 2002 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
April 3, 2002 Claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Philadelphia Phillies.
July 26, 2000 Philadelphia Phillies traded Curt Schilling to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Travis Lee, Omar Daal, Vicente Padilla and Nelson Figueroa.
July 31, 1998 New York Mets traded Bernard Gilkey and cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Willie Blair, Jorge Fabregas and cash considerations.
June 1, 1995 Drafted by the New York Mets in the 30th round in 1995.

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