Roger Deago
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Roger I. Villarreal Deago (born June 21, 1977 in Monagrillo
, Panama
) is a baseball player who last played professionally in 2008. He played in Major League Baseball
for the San Diego Padres
in 2003, and has also played in numerous international baseball events as well.
, going 8-7 with a 4.03 ERA in 26 games (20 starts) with them. On May 10, 2003, he made his big league debut against the New York Mets
. He pitched well in his first big league game, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks in six innings of work, coming away with a no-decision. He pitched poorly against the Atlanta Braves
in his next start on May 15, allowing seven earned runs in 4 innings of work. That would be the final game of his big league career. Overall, he went 0-1 with a 7.84 ERA in his big league career.
Although Deago's big league career was over after only two games, he continued to play professionally through 2008. In 2004, he pitched for the Lake Elsinore Storm
, BayBears and Portland Beavers
, going a combined 3-2 with a 2.00 ERA in 20 games (eight starts). He pitched for the BayBears and Beavers in 2005, going a combined 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA in five starts. For the BayBears and Beavers in 2006, Deago went a combined 10-8 with a 4.49 ERA in 28 games (21 starts). He played for the Beavers and San Antonio Missions
in 2007, going a combined 6-8 with a 5.13 ERA in 35 games (21 starts). He ended up in the Tampa Bay Rays
organization in 2008, and he pitched for their Double-A team, the Montgomery Biscuits
. That season, he went 2-5 with a 2.95 ERA in 59 relief appearances.
, Deago was 1-1 with a 4.08 ERA. He went 2-0 with 19 strikeouts and a 1.29 ERA in 14 innings of work in the 2002 Intercontinental Cup
. During the Confederación Panamericana de Béisbol qualifiers for the 2008 Olympics, Deago allowed three runs in 11 innings - however, Panama failed to advance to the Olympics. He appeared in two games in the 2006 World Baseball Classic
, pitching 1 innings and allowing three hits and two runs (neither of them were earned). He posted a 0.00 ERA.
Chitré
Chitré is the capital of the Panamanian province Herrera. Chitré is located about 7 km inland from the Gulf of Panama on the Azuero Peninsula The name Chitre comes from the native tribe Chitra . In the city, there is a district, also called Chitré, which is subdivided into five corregimientos...
, Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
) is a baseball player who last played professionally in 2008. He played 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...
for 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...
in 2003, and has also played in numerous international baseball events as well.
Professional baseball
Deago was signed as an amateur free agent by the Padres in 2002, and in 2003 he made his professional debut. He spent most of the 2003 season with the Mobile BayBearsMobile BayBears
The Mobile BayBears are a minor league baseball team based in Mobile, Alabama, United States. The team, which plays in the Southern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks major league club. The BayBears play in Hank Aaron Stadium, named after baseball's former all-time home...
, going 8-7 with a 4.03 ERA in 26 games (20 starts) with them. On May 10, 2003, he made his big league debut against 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...
. He pitched well in his first big league game, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks in six innings of work, coming away with a no-decision. He pitched poorly against the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
in his next start on May 15, allowing seven earned runs in 4 innings of work. That would be the final game of his big league career. Overall, he went 0-1 with a 7.84 ERA in his big league career.
Although Deago's big league career was over after only two games, he continued to play professionally through 2008. In 2004, he pitched for the 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...
, BayBears and 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...
, going a combined 3-2 with a 2.00 ERA in 20 games (eight starts). He pitched for the BayBears and Beavers in 2005, going a combined 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA in five starts. For the BayBears and Beavers in 2006, Deago went a combined 10-8 with a 4.49 ERA in 28 games (21 starts). He played for the Beavers and 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...
in 2007, going a combined 6-8 with a 5.13 ERA in 35 games (21 starts). He ended up in the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
organization in 2008, and he pitched for their Double-A team, the Montgomery Biscuits
Montgomery Biscuits
The Montgomery Biscuits are a minor league baseball team based in Montgomery, Alabama. The team is the Class AA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and plays in the Southern League. The 2004 season was the team's first in Montgomery...
. That season, he went 2-5 with a 2.95 ERA in 59 relief appearances.
International competition
In the 2001 Baseball World Cup2001 Baseball World Cup
The XXXIV Baseball World Cup took place in Taiwan from 6 to 18 November 2001. Participating countries were split in two groups, with the first four of each group qualifying for the finals.-First round:Results for Group A:# # # # # # # #...
, Deago was 1-1 with a 4.08 ERA. He went 2-0 with 19 strikeouts and a 1.29 ERA in 14 innings of work in the 2002 Intercontinental Cup
2002 Intercontinental Cup
The 2002 Intercontinental Cup was a football match played on 3 December 2002 between Real Madrid, winners of the 2001–02 UEFA Champions League, and Olimpia, winners of the 2002 Copa Libertadores. The match was played at the neutral venue of the International Stadium Yokohama in Yokohama in front of...
. During the Confederación Panamericana de Béisbol qualifiers for the 2008 Olympics, Deago allowed three runs in 11 innings - however, Panama failed to advance to the Olympics. He appeared in two games in the 2006 World Baseball Classic
2006 World Baseball Classic
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, pitching 1 innings and allowing three hits and two runs (neither of them were earned). He posted a 0.00 ERA.