Jose Alberro
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José Edgardo Alberro is a former pitcher
in Major League Baseball
who played for the Texas Rangers
. He batted and threw right-handed.
as an amateur free agent. In he split time with the Rookie-league Gulf Coast League Rangers
and the Advanced-A Charlotte Rangers
. He went a combined 2-1 with a 2.75 ERA
in 24 games, all in relief.
In he split time with Advanced-A Charlotte and the Class-A Gastonia Rangers
. He went a combined 2-1 with a 1.91 ERA and 16 saves in 45 games out of the bullpen.
Alberro was promoted to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers
in where in 17 games he compiled no decisions with a 0.95 ERA and five saves. His outstanding play soon saw him a promotion to the Triple-A Oklahoma City 89ers where in 12 games he did not involve in a decision, though his ERA did balloon to a combined 3.75.
In he spent the entire season with the 89ers compiling a record of 4-3 with a 4.52 ERA and 11 saves in 52 games.
Alberro began the season with the 89ers but was soon called up to the major league club on April 27. With the Rangers he involved in no decisions in 12 games, 20 innings pitched
, and a 7.40 ERA. That same year with the 89ers he went 4-2 with a 3.36 ERA in 20 games, 10 for starts.
Most of Alberro's season was spent with the 89ers, though he did have a short stint with the Rangers. In 29 games, 27 for starts, Alberro compiled a 9-9 record with a 3.47 ERA with the Triple-A club. At the Major League level he went 0-1 with a 5.79 ERA in five games, one start.
In Alberro spent the first half of the season with the 89ers going 5-6 with a 4.22 ERA in 16 games, all for starts. His play at the Triple-A level received him a promotion to the Majors, going 0-3 with a 7.94 ERA in 10 games, four for starts. His last game was August 5, .
. Alberro never played at the Major League level after he was waived. He spent the '97 season with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers
of the International League
. In one game with the Clippers he registered a loss, giving up five hits
, four runs
(three earned
), in eight innings pitched.
Alberro returned for the Yankees in , pitching for the Clippers. He went 8-10 with a 4.52 ERA in 46 games, 13 for starts.
' Minor League system, splitting time with both the Double-A Jacksonville Suns
and the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens
. With Toledo, the team in witch he spent most of his time, he complied a 2-2 record with a 5.25 ERA in 14 games.
. He was 3-2 with a 6.64 ERA in 24 games, eight for starts. The Marlins would become the last Major League organization Alberro would play for.
of the independent Atlantic League
in . He found some success coming out of the bullpen for the Arsenal going 3-6 with a 4.62 ERA in 49 games, pitching 60 innings.
In he split time with the Atlantic City Surf
and the Newark Bears
. He pitched well for Atlantic City, in 12 games he was involved in no decisions and complied a 1.93 ERA. For the Bears he was less than perfect going 3-2 with a dismal 9.42 ERA in 13 games, one start.
In with the Saltillo Saraperos he went 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA in seven games.
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 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...
who played for the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
. He batted and threw right-handed.
Texas Rangers
On June 11, Alberro signed with the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
as an amateur free agent. In he split time with the Rookie-league Gulf Coast League Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
and the Advanced-A Charlotte Rangers
Charlotte Rangers
The Charlotte Rangers, based in Port Charlotte, Florida, were an American minor league baseball team that existed from 1987 through 2002. The team played at Charlotte County Stadium as a Class A Florida State League affiliate of the Texas Rangers, who at the time made their spring training base in...
. He went a combined 2-1 with a 2.75 ERA
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 24 games, all in relief.
In he split time with Advanced-A Charlotte and the Class-A Gastonia Rangers
Gastonia Rangers
The Gastonia Rangers were a class A minor league baseball team located in Gastonia, North Carolina. The team played first as the Rangers in the Western Carolinas League , then later in the same league renamed as the South Atlantic League , and were affiliated with the Texas Rangers. Their home...
. He went a combined 2-1 with a 1.91 ERA and 16 saves in 45 games out of the bullpen.
Alberro was promoted to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers
Tulsa Drillers
The Tulsa Drillers are a minor league baseball team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies major-league club.-Stadium:...
in where in 17 games he compiled no decisions with a 0.95 ERA and five saves. His outstanding play soon saw him a promotion to the Triple-A Oklahoma City 89ers where in 12 games he did not involve in a decision, though his ERA did balloon to a combined 3.75.
In he spent the entire season with the 89ers compiling a record of 4-3 with a 4.52 ERA and 11 saves in 52 games.
Alberro began the season with the 89ers but was soon called up to the major league club on April 27. With the Rangers he involved in no decisions in 12 games, 20 innings pitched
Innings pitched
In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two...
, and a 7.40 ERA. That same year with the 89ers he went 4-2 with a 3.36 ERA in 20 games, 10 for starts.
Most of Alberro's season was spent with the 89ers, though he did have a short stint with the Rangers. In 29 games, 27 for starts, Alberro compiled a 9-9 record with a 3.47 ERA with the Triple-A club. At the Major League level he went 0-1 with a 5.79 ERA in five games, one start.
In Alberro spent the first half of the season with the 89ers going 5-6 with a 4.22 ERA in 16 games, all for starts. His play at the Triple-A level received him a promotion to the Majors, going 0-3 with a 7.94 ERA in 10 games, four for starts. His last game was August 5, .
New York Yankees
After his last game with the Rangers they attempted to assign Alberro to the minors. He refused the assignment and on August 11, , he was claimed on waivers by the New York YankeesNew 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...
. Alberro never played at the Major League level after he was waived. He spent the '97 season with the Triple-A 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....
of the International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
. In one game with the Clippers he registered a loss, giving up five 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....
, four 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...
(three earned
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...
), in eight innings pitched.
Alberro returned for the Yankees in , pitching for the Clippers. He went 8-10 with a 4.52 ERA in 46 games, 13 for starts.
Detroit Tigers
Alberro began the season in the Detroit TigersDetroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
' Minor League system, splitting time with both the Double-A Jacksonville Suns
Jacksonville Suns
The Jacksonville Suns are a minor league baseball team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The team is currently a member of the Southern League and is the class Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins Major League Baseball team...
and the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens
Toledo Mud Hens
The Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
. With Toledo, the team in witch he spent most of his time, he complied a 2-2 record with a 5.25 ERA in 14 games.
Florida Marlins
In Alberro spent most of his time with the Triple-A Calgary CannonsCalgary Cannons
The Calgary Cannons were a minor league baseball team located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for 18 seasons, from 1985 until 2002. They were a member of the AAA Pacific Coast League and played at Foothills Stadium. The Cannons replaced the Calgary Expos who played in the rookie level Pioneer League...
. He was 3-2 with a 6.64 ERA in 24 games, eight for starts. The Marlins would become the last Major League organization Alberro would play for.
Atlantic League
Alberro signed with the Aberdeen ArsenalAberdeen Arsenal
The Aberdeen Arsenal were an Atlantic League team based in Bel Air, Maryland. For the 2000 season, they played in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
of the independent Atlantic League
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball is a professional, independent baseball organization located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of the Northeast megalopolis. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor League...
in . He found some success coming out of the bullpen for the Arsenal going 3-6 with a 4.62 ERA in 49 games, pitching 60 innings.
In he split time with the Atlantic City Surf
Atlantic City Surf
The Atlantic City Surf were a professional baseball team based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Surf was most recently a member of the Can-Am League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
and the Newark Bears
Newark Bears
The Newark Bears are an American professional baseball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are a member of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. Since the 1999 season, the Bears have played their home games at Bears &...
. He pitched well for Atlantic City, in 12 games he was involved in no decisions and complied a 1.93 ERA. For the Bears he was less than perfect going 3-2 with a dismal 9.42 ERA in 13 games, one start.
Mexican League
Alberro spent his last two professional seasons pitching in the Mexican League. In he pitched 11 games for the Monclova Acereros where he complied a 2-1 record with a 6.87 ERA.In with the Saltillo Saraperos he went 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA in seven games.