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Misael Siverio
Pitcher
Born: (1989-06-12) June 12, 1989 (age 35)
Villa Clara, Cuba
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Misael Siverio (born June 12, 1989) is a Cuban former professional baseball pitcher.

Professional career

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Siverio played for Villa Clara in the Cuban National Series from 2007 to 2012.[1] He defected from the Cuban national baseball team in 2013 when the team visited the United States to play in an exhibition against American college baseball players in Des Moines, Iowa.[2] In response, Víctor Mesa, the manager of the Cuban team, said that Siverio was "not that great of a pitcher" who was with the team "because he's a left-hand thrower."[3] On May 22, 2014, it was announced that Siverio would throw in front of MLB scouts in Tijuana, Mexico on June 10.[4]

Seattle Mariners

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Siverio signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization on November 17, 2014.[5][6] He pitched for the Jackson Generals of the Double–A Southern League in 2015, recording a 5-12 record and 4.35 ERA with 110 strikeouts in 26 appearances.[7] On April 1, 2016, Siverio was released by the Mariners organization.

Sioux Falls Canaries

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On April 29, 2016, Siverio signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.[8] He pitched in 10 games for the club, registering a 3-6 record and 6.28 ERA in 57+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Tigres de Quintana Roo

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On May 31, 2017, Siverio signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League. In 12 games for the Tigres, Siverio pitched to a 4-5 record and 4.69 ERA in 63+1⁄3 innings of work.[9]

West Virginia Power

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On May 12, 2021, Siverio signed with the West Virginia Power of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[10] Siverio struggled to an 0-3 record and 10.59 ERA in 4 appearances for the Power before being released on June 22.[11]

Milwaukee Milkmen

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On June 25, 2021, Siverio signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[12]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

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On August 13, 2021, Siverio was traded to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in exchange for a player to be named later.[13] Siverio recorded a 6.30 ERA in 9 appearances for the Blue Crabs before he was released on September 28.[14]

References

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  1. ^ Jorge Ebro (January 11, 2014). "Pelotero cubano se encuentra a días de ser declarado agente libre para negociar - Deportes" (in Spanish). ElNuevoHerald.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "Misael Siverio, Cuban pitcher, tells newspaper he is defecting - ESPN". Espn.go.com. July 17, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  3. ^ "Cuba manager: Defector 'not that great of a pitcher'". Usatoday.com. July 19, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  4. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (May 22, 2014). "Cuban Siverio free to sign; will throw for teams". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  5. ^ "Mariners sign Cuban LHP Misael Siverio". si.com. November 17, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  6. ^ "Mariners Sign Cuban Left-Hander Misael Siverio". November 17, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  7. ^ "Siverio adjusting quickly for Generals".
  8. ^ "Canaries Dip into Flourishing Cuban Talent Pool with Recent Signings | Sioux Falls Canaries".
  9. ^ "Siverio leads Quintana Roo to 7-2 win over Durango". July 24, 2017.
  10. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  11. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  12. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions".
  13. ^ American Association 2021 Transactions
  14. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
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