Jeff Fulchino
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Jeffrey Paul Fulchino is an American
professional baseball
pitcher
who is a free agent. His rise to prominence came under the tutelage of Edward Poisson, head baseball coach of Trinity High School in Manchester, New Hampshire
. Fulchino is the pride of Hollis, New Hampshire
. He is the first Hollis native to reach baseball's major league. He played for the New England Collegiate Baseball League
's Keene Swamp Bats
while in college. After eight seasons in the minor leagues, Fulchino has proven to be extremely valuable out of the bullpen at the major league level.
In 2009, Fulchino appeared on SportsCenter's "Not Top 10" when a Kosuke Fukudome's comebacker managed to end up caught inside Fulchino's jersey. Fulchino was shocked by the unlikely event, and can be seen in the video expressing his concern.
Fulchino played one Major League Baseball game with the Florida Marlins
in . His major league debut was on June 22, 2006, against the Baltimore Orioles
. He pitched 1/3 of an inning and allowed 0 runs
with one walk
. Fulchino spent playing for the Albuquerque Isotopes
, the Marlins Triple-A affiliate. In February , Fulchino signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.
On June 8, 2008, Fulchino was called up to replace the struggling Joel Peralta
.
On December 8, 2008, Fulchino was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros
.
During his 2009 season, Jeff was described as the Houston Astros 2nd most valuable pitcher. He threw 81 innings over 62 games; striking out 71 batters and boasting an ERA of 3.40. Jeff continued his success in the 2010 season. After battling mid-season injury, Fulchino lowered his season ERA to 5.65. As of August 20, 2010, Fulchino posted an ERA of 2.13 in his last 10 appearances.
He elected free agency on October 20, 2011, after spending the season with the San Diego Padres
.
United States
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Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
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...
who is a free agent. His rise to prominence came under the tutelage of Edward Poisson, head baseball coach of Trinity High School in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester is the largest city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, the tenth largest city in New England, and the largest city in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is in Hillsborough County along the banks of the Merrimack River, which...
. Fulchino is the pride of Hollis, New Hampshire
Hollis, New Hampshire
Hollis is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 7,684 at the 2010 census. The town center village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Hollis Village Historic District....
. He is the first Hollis native to reach baseball's major league. He played for the New England Collegiate Baseball League
New England Collegiate Baseball League
The New England Collegiate Baseball League is a 12-team collegiate summer baseball league founded in 1993 and sanctioned by the NCAA and Major League Baseball. Each NECBL team plays an eight-week, 42-game schedule during June and July, with a playoff in early August...
's Keene Swamp Bats
Keene Swamp Bats
The Keene Swamp Bats are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Keene, New Hampshire. The team, a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League , plays their home games at Alumni Field. In the NECBL, they are consistently one of the top teams and have reached the league playoffs in each...
while in college. After eight seasons in the minor leagues, Fulchino has proven to be extremely valuable out of the bullpen at the major league level.
In 2009, Fulchino appeared on SportsCenter's "Not Top 10" when a Kosuke Fukudome's comebacker managed to end up caught inside Fulchino's jersey. Fulchino was shocked by the unlikely event, and can be seen in the video expressing his concern.
Fulchino played one Major League Baseball game with the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
in . His major league debut was on June 22, 2006, against the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
. He pitched 1/3 of an inning and allowed 0 runs
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
with one walk
Base on balls
A base on balls is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire calls balls. It is better known as a walk. The base on balls is defined in Section 2.00 of baseball's Official Rules, and further detail is given in 6.08...
. Fulchino spent playing for the Albuquerque Isotopes
Albuquerque Isotopes
The Albuquerque Isotopes are a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers...
, the Marlins Triple-A affiliate. In February , Fulchino signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.
On June 8, 2008, Fulchino was called up to replace the struggling Joel Peralta
Joel Peralta
Joel Peralta Gutiérrez is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Career:Peralta signed with the Oakland Athletics as an amateur free agent in 1996. They released him in 1998...
.
On December 8, 2008, Fulchino was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
.
During his 2009 season, Jeff was described as the Houston Astros 2nd most valuable pitcher. He threw 81 innings over 62 games; striking out 71 batters and boasting an ERA of 3.40. Jeff continued his success in the 2010 season. After battling mid-season injury, Fulchino lowered his season ERA to 5.65. As of August 20, 2010, Fulchino posted an ERA of 2.13 in his last 10 appearances.
He elected free agency on October 20, 2011, after spending the season with the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
.