Héctor Noesí

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Héctor Noesí
Noesí with the Seattle Mariners
Pitcher
Born: (1987-01-26) 26 January 1987
Esperanza, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: 18 May, 2011, for the New York Yankees
KBO: 2 April, 2016, for the Kia Tigers
Last appearance
MLB: 27 September, 2019, for the Miami Marlins
KBO: 11 October, 2018, for the Kia Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record12–34
Earned run average5.51
Strikeouts303
KBO statistics
Win–loss record46–20
Earned run average3.79
Strikeouts425
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Héctor Noesí (/ˈɛktɔːr noʊɛˈsi/; born 26 January 1987) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and Miami Marlins, and in the KBO League for the Kia Tigers.

Professional career

New York Yankees

Noesí signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent in 2004.[1] He made his professional debut in 2006 with the Gulf Coast Yankees. He was assigned to the Single-A Charleston RiverDogs in 2007 but was injured, necessitating Tommy John surgery.[2]

Healthy in 2009, Noesí pitched well for Charleston and the High-A Tampa Yankees.[3] He was named Pitcher of the Week for the week of May 18 and was a South Atlantic League mid-season All-Star.[4] Following the season, Noesí was added to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[5]

Noesí began 2010 with Tampa, where he was named Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 19 and a mid-season All-Star. He was promoted to the Double-A Trenton Thunder, where he was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of June 7,[6][4] and the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.[7] Noesí pitched in the All-Star Futures Game.[8]

On April 13, 2011, Noesí was called up to the major leagues for the first time in his career, replacing relief pitcher Luis Ayala, who the Yankees put on the disabled list.[9] He was optioned to Triple-A on April 22 without having made his major league debut, briefly becoming a phantom ballplayer.[10] Noesí made his major league debut on May 18, pitching four scoreless innings of relief and earning the win in an extra-innings game against the Baltimore Orioles. He made his first MLB start on September 21.[11]

Seattle Mariners

On January 23, 2012, the Yankees traded Noesí and Jesús Montero to the Seattle Mariners for Michael Pineda and minor league pitcher José Campos.[12][13] Noesí performed poorly in the first half of the 2012 season, going 2–11 with a 5.77 ERA. He was demoted to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on July 4.[14] Noesí was recalled on September 4 when rosters expanded.[15]

Noesí spent most of 2013 season shuttling back and forth between Seattle and Tacoma.[16] The Mariners designated Noesí for assignment on April 4, 2014.[17]

Texas Rangers

On April 12, 2014, Noesi was traded to the Texas Rangers.[18] He made his Rangers debut against the Mariners two days later. He was designated for assignment on April 22.[19]

Chicago White Sox

On April 25, 2014, Noesi was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[20] In 28 games (27 starts) for the White Sox, he had an 8–11 record and 4.39 ERA with 117 strikeouts across 166 innings.

Noesí made 10 appearances for Chicago in 2015, struggling to an 0–4 record and 6.89 ERA with 22 strikeouts over 32+2⁄3 innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by the White Sox on June 18.[21] Noesí cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights on June 26.[22]

Kia Tigers

Noesí signed a $1.7 million deal to pitch for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League in 2017. He became the second highest paid player in the KBO.[23] Noesí had a 20–5 record with a 3.48 earned run average during the regular season and started Game 1 of the 2017 Korean Series.[24] On December 1, Noesí signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Tigers.[25] On December 4, 2018, the Tigers announced that Noesí would not return with the team due to the recent increased tax rate on foreign players.[26]

Miami Marlins

On January 17, 2019, Noesí signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[27][28] On August 6, the Marlins selected Noesí's contract.[29] On October 16, Noesí was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the minors, but he elected free agency the next day.[30][31]

Later career

On December 17, 2019, Noesí signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[32] On July 8, 2020, Noesí announced he would be opting out of the 2020 season during the COVID-19 pandemic.[33] He became a free agent on November 2.[34]

On December 24, Noesí signed a $500,000 contract with the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the 2021 season.[35][36] However, his contract was later terminated prior to the season on February 21, 2021 after he sustained an injury while training in the offseason.[37]

Pitching style

Noesi threw five pitches. He led with a four-seam fastball averaging about 93 mph, a pitch he threw about half the time. He also threw a slider and changeup in the mid 80s, a curveball in the upper 70s, and a two-seam fastball.[38]

References

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  2. Bontemps, Tim (July 10, 2010). "Yankees prospect thriving after successful Tommy John surgery". New York Post. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  3. Axisa, Mike (January 5, 2011). "Prospect Profile: Hector Noesi". River Ave Blues. Archived from the original on January 8, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
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  5. "Seven added to 40-man roster". The LoHud Yankees Blog. November 24, 2009. Archived from the original on November 24, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  6. "Noesi Named EL Pitcher Of The Week". Mike Ashmore's Thunder Thoughts. June 7, 2010. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
  7. Bontemps, Tim (August 24, 2010). "Yankees prospect Noesi impressing on his way up the ladder". New York Post. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  8. "Austin Romine and Hector Noesi named to Futures Game | The Lohud Yankees Blog". June 25, 2010. Archived from the original on June 25, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  9. Murray, Noah K. (April 13, 2011). "Yankees add reliever Hector Noesi to roster". NJ.com. The Star-Ledger. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
  10. "Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Blog » Carlyle up, Noesi down". Blogs.thetimes-tribune.com. April 22, 2011. Archived from the original on May 13, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
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  12. "Pineda trade becomes official". The Lohud Yankees Blog. January 26, 2012. Archived from the original on January 26, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  13. "Mariners acquire Jesus Montero, Hector Noesi from New York Yankees". MLB.com. January 23, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  14. "Mariners demote Hector Noesi". CBS Sports. July 5, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  15. "Mariners' September Call-Ups". Sodo Mojo. FanSided. September 4, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
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  18. Durrett, Richard (April 12, 2014). "Rangers acquire Hector Noesi". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
  19. Baer, Bill (April 4, 2014). "Mariners designate Hector Noesi for assignment". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  20. "White Sox claim Hector Noesi off waivers from Texas". MLB.com. April 25, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  21. "White Sox recall Scott Carroll, designate Hector Noesi for assignment". ESPN.com. June 18, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  22. "Minor Moves: Noesi, Dykstra, Velez, De La Rosa". mlbtraderumors.com. June 26, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  23. "Kia Tigers sign two ex-MLB pitchers". Yonhap News Agency. March 11, 2016. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  24. "2 ex-major league pitchers to start opener of baseball championship series". The Korea Herald. October 24, 2017.
  25. Adams, Steve (December 1, 2017). "NPB/KBO Signings: Moya, Noesi, Bernadina, Paredes". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  26. "Baseball clubs parts ways with pitcher over tax concerns". Yonhap News Agency. December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  27. Sussman, Ely (January 18, 2019). "Marlins reportedly sign RHP Héctor Noesí to minor league deal". Fish Stripes. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  28. "Former Kia pitcher Hector Noesi signs with Miami". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. January 18, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  29. "Marlins' Hector Noesi: Officially promoted". CBS Sports. RotoWire. August 6, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
  30. "Marlins' Hector Noesi: Outrighted to minors". CBS Sports. October 16, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  31. "Pitchers Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. October 22, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  32. "Pirates' Hector Noesi: Signs minors deal with Pirates". CBS Sports. RotoWire. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  33. "Hector Noesi Opts Out Of 2020 Season; Keone Kela Still Not In Camp". MLB Trade Rumors. July 8, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  34. "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". Baseball America. November 2, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  35. "Fubon Guardians Sign Héctor Noesí". December 24, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  36. "Hector Noesi: Signs in Taiwan". CBSSports.com. December 25, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  37. "Fubon Guardians Sign Yamaico Navarro, Release Héctor Noesí". cpblstats.com. February 21, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  38. "Player Card: Hector Noesí". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved March 27, 2026.