Raudel Lazo
Lazo pitching for the Jupiter Hammerheads, advanced-A affiliates of the Marlins, in 2012
Pitcher
Born: (1989-04-12) April 12, 1989
Pinar del Rio, Cuba
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 5, 2015, for the Miami Marlins
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2015, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.18
Strikeouts5
Teams

Raudel Lazo Blanco (born April 12, 1989) is a Cuban former professional baseball pitcher He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.

Career

Miami Marlins

Lazo played in the Cuban National Series for the Vegueros de Pinar del Rio in 2008 and 2009. In 2011, he defected from Cuba to the United States to pursue an MLB career.[1] He signed with the Miami Marlins.

Lazo was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2015.[2] He was released on May 16, 2017. [3]

Baltimore Orioles

On June 26, 2017, Lazo signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles.[4] He made 8 appearances for the Double–A Bowie Baysox, registering a 4.35 ERA with 9 strikeouts in 10+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[5]

Saraperos de Saltillo

On March 6, 2019, Lazo signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He was released on April 25, 2019.

Sioux City Explorers

On December 9, 2019, Lazo signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the independent American Association. However, the team was not selected by the league to compete in the condensed 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lazo was not chosen by another team in the dispersal draft, and therefore became a free agent.

Personal life

His cousin, Pedro Luis Lazo, was also a pitcher in the Cuban National Series and is the all-time leader in pitching wins for the league.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Cuban defector Raudel Lazo opening eyes at Marlins camp
  2. ↑ Marlins select contract of left-hander Lazo, place Kelly on DL
  3. ↑ "Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis".
  4. ↑ "Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis".
  5. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  6. ↑ Marlins' prospect Lazo unlike iconic Cuban cousin
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