Alfonso Pulido
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Alfonso Pulido Manzo is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
. Pulido played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball
, with the Pittsburgh Pirates
in 1983-1984 and with the New York Yankees
in 1986, appearing in 12 career games with a 1-1 record.
Before signing with Major League Baseball, Pulido originally pitched for the Mexico City Reds of the Mexican League. In 1983, he won 17 games for the Reds while only losing three. After winning three games in the Mexican League playoffs, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed him to a contract, and brought him into the major leagues at the end of August 1983, saying that he had "Valenzuela
-type stuff". He made his major league debut on September 5 against the St. Louis Cardinals
, pitching the first two innings of the game and allowing two earned run
s in his only appearance that season. He spent most of the 1984 season in the minor leagues with the Hawaii Islanders
, winning 18 games, losing six, and posting an earned run average
(ERA) of 2.54. In his lone major league appearance of 1984, he pitched for two innings against the Cardinals, allowing two runs on three hits
. On December 20, 1984, Pulido was traded by the Pirates, along with Dale Berra
and Jay Buhner
, to the New York Yankees
for Tim Foli
, Steve Kemp
and cash.
Pulido spent the 1985 season with the Columbus Clippers
in the Yankees' minor league system. He played in 31 games for the Clippers, finishing the season with 11 wins, eight losses, and a 3.39 ERA. In 1986, Pulido spent some time on the major league squad. After starting the season in the minors, the Yankees placed Tommy John
on the injured list with a strained achilles tendon
and recalled Pulido in June. He made his season debut later that month and pitched ten games in his final major league season. He played his final major league game on September 1, finishing the season with a win and a loss in ten appearances, with a 4.70 ERA. He spent the full 1987 season with the Clippers, playing in 34 games, winning nine and losing five.
After 1987, Pulido returned to the Mexican League, and by 1990 he was out of baseball.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. Pulido played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
, with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
in 1983-1984 and with the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in 1986, appearing in 12 career games with a 1-1 record.
Before signing with Major League Baseball, Pulido originally pitched for the Mexico City Reds of the Mexican League. In 1983, he won 17 games for the Reds while only losing three. After winning three games in the Mexican League playoffs, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed him to a contract, and brought him into the major leagues at the end of August 1983, saying that he had "Valenzuela
Fernando Valenzuela
Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea is a Mexican former left-handed pitcher, most notably with the Los Angeles Dodgers.In 1981, the 20-year-old Valenzuela took Los Angeles by storm, winning his first 8 decisions and leading the Dodgers to the World Championship...
-type stuff". He made his major league debut on September 5 against the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
, pitching the first two innings of the game and allowing two earned run
Earned run
In baseball, an earned run is any run for which the pitcher is held accountable . Any runner who tags his base and reaches home plate is scored against the pitcher as an earned run...
s in his only appearance that season. He spent most of the 1984 season in the minor leagues with the Hawaii Islanders
Hawaii Islanders
The Hawaii Islanders were a AAA minor league baseball team, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1961 through 1987. The Islanders were originally an affiliate of the Kansas City Athletics. They played their home games at Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu's Aloha Stadium...
, winning 18 games, losing six, and posting an earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
(ERA) of 2.54. In his lone major league appearance of 1984, he pitched for two innings against the Cardinals, allowing two runs on three hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
. On December 20, 1984, Pulido was traded by the Pirates, along with Dale Berra
Dale Berra
Dale Anthony Berra , is a former Major League Baseball player who primarily played as an infielder from through . He is the son of Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra.-Early years:...
and Jay Buhner
Jay Buhner
Jay Campbell Buhner , nicknamed "Bone", is a former Major League Baseball right fielder. He was among the most recognizable players of his day, noted for his shaved head, thick goatee, and patch of pine tar on the right hip of his uniform...
, to the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
for Tim Foli
Tim Foli
Timothy John Foli , nicknamed Crazy Horse, is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels and New York Yankees from to...
, Steve Kemp
Steve Kemp
Steven F. Kemp is a former Major League Baseball outfielder from 1977 to 1986 and 1988. He is of Armenian heritage.-Professional career:...
and cash.
Pulido spent the 1985 season with the Columbus Clippers
Columbus Clippers
The Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
in the Yankees' minor league system. He played in 31 games for the Clippers, finishing the season with 11 wins, eight losses, and a 3.39 ERA. In 1986, Pulido spent some time on the major league squad. After starting the season in the minors, the Yankees placed Tommy John
Tommy John
Thomas Edward John Jr. is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball whose 288 career victories rank as the seventh highest total among left-handers in major league history...
on the injured list with a strained achilles tendon
Achilles tendon
The Achilles tendon , also known as the calcaneal tendon or the tendo calcaneus, is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the calcaneus bone.- Anatomy :The Achilles is the tendonous extension of 3 muscles in the lower leg:...
and recalled Pulido in June. He made his season debut later that month and pitched ten games in his final major league season. He played his final major league game on September 1, finishing the season with a win and a loss in ten appearances, with a 4.70 ERA. He spent the full 1987 season with the Clippers, playing in 34 games, winning nine and losing five.
After 1987, Pulido returned to the Mexican League, and by 1990 he was out of baseball.