| Eric Fornataro | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 2, 1988 Houston, Texas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 21, 2014, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 28, 2014, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 4.66 |
| Strikeouts | 3 |
| Teams | |
Eric Anthony Fornataro (born January 2, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Career
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals selected Fornataro in the sixth round, with the 185th overall selection, in the 2008 MLB Draft from Miami-Dade Community College. Fornataro was added to the Cardinals' 40 man roster after the 2012 season.[1] He made his major league debut on April 21, 2014.
Washington Nationals
Fornataro was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals on November 3, 2014.[2] The Nationals designated him for assignment in February 2015.[3]
Baltimore Orioles
On April 8, 2016, Fornataro signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles. He was released on April 19, 2016.
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
On July 24, 2017, Fornataro was traded to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
On November 1, 2017, he became a free agent.
References
- ↑ "Cardinals add four pitchers to 40-man roster | cardinals.com: News". Stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com. November 20, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Cardinals promote David Bell to bench coach". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 3, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ↑ Chelsea Janes (2015-02-02). "Nationals officially announce signing of Casey Janssen". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)