Deolis Guerra
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Deolis Alexander Guerra (born April 17, 1989) is a minor league right-handed pitcher
in the Minnesota Twins
' organization currently assigned to the Twins' Double-A affiliate, the New Britain Rock Cats
.
Guerra was born in San Felix, Venezuela
. He is 6'5" and weighs 200 lbs., and was signed by the New York Mets
as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, . He was named South Atlantic League
Pitcher
of the Week on July 30, 2006. On July 8, , Guerra represented the New York Mets' organization for the World Team in Major League Baseball
's All-Star Futures Game
.
Along with outfielder Carlos Gomez
and pitchers Phillip Humber and Kevin Mulvey
, Guerra was one of the players included in the Johan Santana
trade between the Mets and Twins on January 29, 2008.
With the Fort Myers Miracle
, he compiled a 7-2 record with a 4.83 earned run average
in the first half of the 2008 season—helping his team capture the Florida State League
first-half West Division title. Guerra's first start in the second half of the 2008 season (Tuesday, July 1) was a 4-0 complete game shutout
of the Tampa Yankees
. He allowed only three hits, and retired 19 in a row between a first inning
single
by James Cooper and a one-out single by Andres Perez in the seventh. It marked the first shutout of Deolis’ professional career. For the second half, he went 4-7 with a 6.08 ERA in 13 starts.
The Miracle again captured the first half division title in , this time in the FSL's newly realigned Southern Division, and Guerra, again, saved his best start of the season for the second half. July 3 was Fireworks
Night at Hammond Stadium
, and in front of the packed house, Guerra brought a no hitter into the eighth inning against the Charlotte Stone Crabs
. With one out, Christian Lopez broke it up with a double
down the left field line. Guerra was promoted to the New Britain Rock Cats
immediately after this game (July 7). He was named FSL pitcher of the week for the week of June 29 through July 5. His combined record for Fort Myers and New Britain was 12-11 with a 4.89 ERA and 106 strikeouts.
On November 20, 2009, he was added to the Twins' 40 man roster. He began the season with New Britain, going 1-1 with a 3.07 ERA in five starts prior to being promoted to triple-A.
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...
in the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
' organization currently assigned to the Twins' Double-A affiliate, the New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Rock Cats
The New Britain Rock Cats are the Double-A minor league baseball affiliate of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball club. They compete in the Eastern League and play their home games at New Britain Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut.-History:...
.
Guerra was born in San Felix, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. He is 6'5" and weighs 200 lbs., and was signed by the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, . He was named South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
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...
of the Week on July 30, 2006. On July 8, , Guerra represented the New York Mets' organization for the World Team 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...
's All-Star Futures Game
All-Star Futures Game
The All-Star Futures Game is an annual baseball exhibition game between a team of top minor league prospects from the United States and a team of prospects from other parts of the World...
.
Along with outfielder Carlos Gomez
Carlos Gómez
Carlos Argelis Gómez Pena, nicknamed "Go-Go", is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers.-Minor leagues:...
and pitchers Phillip Humber and Kevin Mulvey
Kevin Mulvey
Kevin John Mulvey is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Minnesota Twins.-Early life:Mulvey is a New Jersey native...
, Guerra was one of the players included in the Johan Santana
Johan Santana
Johan Alexander Santana Araque is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher who is currently playing for the New York Mets. He is a native of Venezuela....
trade between the Mets and Twins on January 29, 2008.
With the Fort Myers Miracle
Fort Myers Miracle
The Fort Myers Miracle is the Class A Advanced minor league baseball affiliate of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball club, currently managed by Jake Mauer. Home games are played at the Lee County Sports Complex in Hammond Stadium, which has a capacity of 7,500, and opened in...
, he compiled a 7-2 record with a 4.83 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...
in the first half of the 2008 season—helping his team capture the Florida State League
Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
first-half West Division title. Guerra's first start in the second half of the 2008 season (Tuesday, July 1) was a 4-0 complete game shutout
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
of the Tampa Yankees
Tampa Yankees
The Tampa Yankees are a minor league baseball team based in Tampa, Florida. They are currently members of the Florida State League and are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the New York Yankees Major League Baseball team. Home games are played at George M. Steinbrenner Field, a miniature replica of...
. He allowed only three hits, and retired 19 in a row between a first inning
Inning
Inning is a municipality in the district of Erding in Bavaria in Germany....
single
Single (baseball)
In baseball, a single is the most common type of base hit, accomplished through the act of a batter safely reaching first base by hitting a fair ball and getting to first base before a fielder puts him out...
by James Cooper and a one-out single by Andres Perez in the seventh. It marked the first shutout of Deolis’ professional career. For the second half, he went 4-7 with a 6.08 ERA in 13 starts.
The Miracle again captured the first half division title in , this time in the FSL's newly realigned Southern Division, and Guerra, again, saved his best start of the season for the second half. July 3 was Fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display. A fireworks event is a display of the effects produced by firework devices...
Night at Hammond Stadium
Hammond Stadium
Hammond Stadium is a baseball field located in the Lee County Sports Complex in South Fort Myers, Florida, United States. The stadium was built in and holds 7,500 people. It is the Spring Training home of the Minnesota Twins, and houses their Class A Advanced affiliate, the Fort Myers Miracle, in...
, and in front of the packed house, Guerra brought a no hitter into the eighth inning against the Charlotte Stone Crabs
Charlotte Stone Crabs
The Charlotte Stone Crabs are a minor league baseball team based in Port Charlotte, Florida. The team are currently members of the Florida State League and are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball team....
. With one out, Christian Lopez broke it up with a double
Double (baseball)
In baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching second base without being called out by the umpire, without the benefit of a fielder's misplay or another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
down the left field line. Guerra was promoted to the New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Rock Cats
The New Britain Rock Cats are the Double-A minor league baseball affiliate of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball club. They compete in the Eastern League and play their home games at New Britain Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut.-History:...
immediately after this game (July 7). He was named FSL pitcher of the week for the week of June 29 through July 5. His combined record for Fort Myers and New Britain was 12-11 with a 4.89 ERA and 106 strikeouts.
On November 20, 2009, he was added to the Twins' 40 man roster. He began the season with New Britain, going 1-1 with a 3.07 ERA in five starts prior to being promoted to triple-A.