Michael Tejera
Encyclopedia
Michael Tejera is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
. He has played all or part of five seasons in the majors, and currently is a pitching coach for the Gulf Coast League Nationals.
, both in the NLCS
against the Chicago Cubs
. After pitching a scoreless inning in game two, he took the loss in game three. He gave up just one hit in the latter game, a single to Kenny Lofton
in the 11th inning. Lofton came around to score on a triple by Doug Glanville
, which turned out to be the winning run. In the 2003 NLCS, some fans humorously remember Tejera for throwing a ball into the stands from the mound after a pitch slipped from his hand midway through his delivery.
on July 10, 2009. He was let go at the end of the season, and in 2010 returned to the Mexican League with Tabasco.
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...
. He has played all or part of five seasons in the majors, and currently is a pitching coach for the Gulf Coast League Nationals.
Playoff appearances
Tejera made two playoff appearances in for the Florida MarlinsFlorida 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...
, both in the NLCS
2003 National League Championship Series
-Game 1:Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IllinoisThe Marlins took Game 1 of the series, coming back from an early 4–0 deficit. They scored five runs in the third on three home runs from Juan Encarnacion, rookie Miguel Cabrera, and Ivan "Pudge" Rodríguez. In the sixth inning,...
against the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
. After pitching a scoreless inning in game two, he took the loss in game three. He gave up just one hit in the latter game, a single to Kenny Lofton
Kenny Lofton
Kenneth Lofton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known for his great speed on the base paths as well as in the field, award-winning defensive play , timely hitting, and playful spirit. He batted and threw left-handed...
in the 11th inning. Lofton came around to score on a triple by Doug Glanville
Doug Glanville
Douglas Metunwa Glanville is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and the Texas Rangers....
, which turned out to be the winning run. In the 2003 NLCS, some fans humorously remember Tejera for throwing a ball into the stands from the mound after a pitch slipped from his hand midway through his delivery.
Recent career
After starting the 2009 season in the Mexican League, Tejera signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland IndiansCleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
on July 10, 2009. He was let go at the end of the season, and in 2010 returned to the Mexican League with Tabasco.