Manny Ayala
Encyclopedia
Manuel Ayala is a professional baseball
pitcher
who used to be in the Philadelphia Phillies
organization, and now plays for Calgary Vipers
, in the North American League
. He attended East Los Angeles Community College.
of the Independent Golden Baseball League
after tryouts in Fullerton, California
in . He played the entire season with Mesa. He went 12-4 with a 3.05 ERA
, one shutout
, three complete games, one save and 82 strikeouts in 22 games, 14 starts. He was named the "Rookie Pitcher of the Year" in the Golden Baseball League at seasons end.
acquired Ayala from the Mesa Miners. He was the 12th player acquired by a Major League Baseball
team from the Golden Baseball League and the first acquisition by the Padres form the GBL. In his first season, , Ayala played for the Class-A Fort Wayne Wizards
, the Class-A Advanced Lake Elsinore Storm
and the Triple-A Portland Beavers
. On April 25, Ayala was promoted to the Fort Wayne Wizards form the Padres extended spring training. He then went a combined 5-4 with a 4.26 ERA and 81 saves in 27 games, 13 starts in '06.
In his second season in the Padres organization, , Ayala played with both the Class-A Advanced Lake Elsinore Storm and the Double-A San Antonio Missions
. On June 18, Ayala was the first player in the Minor Leagues to 10 wins. Ayala was both a "Mid-Season All-Star" and a "Post-Season All-Star" in the California League
. Between the two clubs, Ayala went 12-6 with a 2.90 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 22 games, all starts. His 2.22 ERA while he was with the Storm was the lowest in the California League.
Ayala split the season between the Double-A San Antonio Missions and the Triple-A Portland Beavers. He started the season on the disabled list
with an elbow strain and began the season in extended spring training. When he was activated from the DL, Ayala went a combined 7-4 with a 4.96 ERA, one shutout and 68 strikeouts in 21 games, 17 starts. In his second career appearance at the Triple-A level and first in 2008 Ayala pitched a shutout against the Fresno Grizzlies
at PGE Park
on August 13.
of the Florida State League
. He was involved in no decisions with a 3.72 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 10 games, all in relief. After the season he played for the Tigres de Aragua
of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
.
Professional baseball
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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 used to be in the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
organization, and now plays for Calgary Vipers
Calgary Vipers
The Calgary Vipers were a professional baseball team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They were part of the Western Division of the independent North American League. The Vipers have played all of their home games at Foothills Stadium. Previously, the Vipers played in the Northern League from...
, in the North American League
North American League
The North American League is an independent baseball league that began play in the 2011 season...
. He attended East Los Angeles Community College.
Mesa Miners
Ayala was drafted by the Mesa MinersMesa Miners
The Mesa Miners are an independent professional baseball team that is based in Mesa, Arizona. They began as a member of the Arizona Division of the now-defunct Golden Baseball League in 2005...
of the Independent Golden Baseball League
Golden Baseball League
The Golden Baseball League, based in San Ramon, California, was an independent baseball league. It later merged with the Northern League and the United Baseball League to form the North American League in the western United States, western Canada and Mexico....
after tryouts in Fullerton, California
Fullerton, California
Fullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 135,161.It was founded in 1887 by George and Edward Amerige and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway...
in . He played the entire season with Mesa. He went 12-4 with a 3.05 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...
, one 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....
, three complete games, one save and 82 strikeouts in 22 games, 14 starts. He was named the "Rookie Pitcher of the Year" in the Golden Baseball League at seasons end.
San Diego Padres
On September 19, 2005 the San Diego PadresSan 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...
acquired Ayala from the Mesa Miners. He was the 12th player acquired by a 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...
team from the Golden Baseball League and the first acquisition by the Padres form the GBL. In his first season, , Ayala played for the Class-A Fort Wayne Wizards
Fort Wayne Wizards
The Fort Wayne TinCaps are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the San Diego Padres, that plays in the Midwest League. They won their first Midwest League Championship in 2009.-History:...
, the Class-A Advanced Lake Elsinore Storm
Lake Elsinore Storm
The Lake Elsinore Storm is a minor league baseball team in Lake Elsinore, California, USA. It is a Class A - Advanced team in the California League, and is a farm team of the San Diego Padres. The Storm plays its home games at Lake Elsinore Diamond...
and the Triple-A Portland Beavers
Portland Beavers
The Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010...
. On April 25, Ayala was promoted to the Fort Wayne Wizards form the Padres extended spring training. He then went a combined 5-4 with a 4.26 ERA and 81 saves in 27 games, 13 starts in '06.
In his second season in the Padres organization, , Ayala played with both the Class-A Advanced Lake Elsinore Storm and the Double-A San Antonio Missions
San Antonio Missions
The San Antonio Missions are a minor league baseball team based in San Antonio, Texas. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres major-league club. The Missions play in Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, located in San Antonio...
. On June 18, Ayala was the first player in the Minor Leagues to 10 wins. Ayala was both a "Mid-Season All-Star" and a "Post-Season All-Star" in the California League
California League
The California League is a Class A Advanced minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High-A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
. Between the two clubs, Ayala went 12-6 with a 2.90 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 22 games, all starts. His 2.22 ERA while he was with the Storm was the lowest in the California League.
Ayala split the season between the Double-A San Antonio Missions and the Triple-A Portland Beavers. He started the season on the disabled list
Disabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
with an elbow strain and began the season in extended spring training. When he was activated from the DL, Ayala went a combined 7-4 with a 4.96 ERA, one shutout and 68 strikeouts in 21 games, 17 starts. In his second career appearance at the Triple-A level and first in 2008 Ayala pitched a shutout against the Fresno Grizzlies
Fresno Grizzlies
The Fresno Grizzlies are a minor league baseball team based in Fresno, California. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League , is the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league club. The Grizzlies play in Chukchansi Park , located in downtown Fresno and built in 2002...
at PGE Park
PGE Park
Jeld-Wen Field is an outdoor sports stadium located in Portland, Oregon, United States that is used primarily for soccer and American football...
on August 13.
Philadelphia Phillies
On April 1, Ayala was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2009 Ayala played for the Class-A Advanced Clearwater ThreshersClearwater Threshers
The Clearwater Threshers are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the Florida State League. Since 2004, the team competes in the West Division....
of 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...
. He was involved in no decisions with a 3.72 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 10 games, all in relief. After the season he played for the Tigres de Aragua
Tigres de Aragua
The Tigres de Aragua are a baseball team that plays in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League.Founded in 1965, they play at the Estadio José Perez Colmenares in Maracay...
of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
Venezuelan Professional Baseball League
The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League or Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional is the highest level baseball league in Venezuela.-Brief history:Baseball exploded in Venezuela in 1941, following the world championship in Havana....
.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors) and Minor League Baseball