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{{short description|Venezuelan baseball player}}
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|caption = Boscán with the [[Spokane Indians]] in 2008
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'''Wilfredo José Boscán Fernández''' (born October 26, 1989) is a [[Venezuelan]] [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Tigres de Quintana Roo]] of the [[Mexican League]]. He previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].
'''Wilfredo José Boscán Fernández''' (born October 26, 1989) is a [[Venezuelan]] [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Conspiradores de Querétaro]] of the [[Mexican League]]. He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].


==Career==
==Career==
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===San Diego Padres===
===San Diego Padres===
On November 28, 2012, [[Cory Burns]] was traded to the Rangers in exchange for a [[player to be named later]]. On December 6, Boscán was traded to the [[San Diego Padres]] as the unnamed player.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ranger send Wilfredo Boscan to Padres to complete Corey Burns trade|url=https://www.mlbdailydish.com/platform/amp/2012/12/6/3736726/rangers-wilfredo-boscan-padres-corey-burns-trade|access-date=June 27, 2023|website=mlbdailydish.com|language=en}}</ref>

Boscán played in the [[San Diego Padres]] organization during the 2013 season. He became a free agent after the season.
Boscán played in the [[San Diego Padres]] organization during the 2013 season. He became a free agent after the season.


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===Pittsburgh Pirates===
===Pittsburgh Pirates===
On December 23, 2014, Boscán signed a minor league contract with the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] organization that included an invitation to [[spring training]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates sign Wilfredo Boscan, Charlie Leesman; invite 6 more to big-league camp|url=https://www.bucsdugout.com/platform/amp/2015/1/9/7522079/pirates-sign-wilfredo-boscan-charlie-leesman-invite-6-more-to-big|access-date=June 27, 2023|website=bucsdugout.com|language=en}}</ref>
He signed with the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] before the 2015 season.


Boscán was called up to the majors for the first time on May 16, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brink|first1=Bill|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2015/05/16/Pirates-add-Boscan-to-roster-from-Indianapolis/stories/201505160142|title=Pirates add Boscan to roster from Indianapolis|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|accessdate=16 May 2015}}</ref> He was then called up a second time on July 12, 2015, and a third time on July 19, 2015. Each time, he was optioned to the AAA [[Indianapolis Indians]] before getting the opportunity to make his MLB debut. He was designated for assignment on August 7, 2015, after [[Deolis Guerra]]'s waiver claim was voided due to injury.
Boscán was called up to the majors for the first time on May 16, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brink|first1=Bill|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2015/05/16/Pirates-add-Boscan-to-roster-from-Indianapolis/stories/201505160142|title=Pirates add Boscan to roster from Indianapolis|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|accessdate=16 May 2015}}</ref> He was then called up a second time on July 12, and a third time on July 19. Each time, he was optioned to the Triple–A [[Indianapolis Indians]] before getting the opportunity to make his MLB debut. He was [[designated for assignment]] on August 7, after [[Deolis Guerra]]'s waiver claim was voided due to injury.

Boscán made his major league debut against the [[Atlanta Braves]] on May 19, 2016, after receiving his fourth call-up.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Spencer|first1=Sarah|title=Boscan makes debut in fourth stint with Pirates|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/179055448/pirates-wilfredo-boscan-makes-mlb-debut?game_pk=447474|website=MLB.com|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref> He recorded his first career [[Winning pitcher|win]] and [[Hit (baseball)|hit]] on May 23 against the [[Colorado Rockies]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pirates' Wilfredo Boscan: Earns win in long relief|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-wilfredo-boscan-earns-win-in-long-relief/|website=CBS Sports|accessdate=24 May 2016}}</ref> In 6 major league games for Pittsburgh, Boscán posted a 6.46 ERA with 8 strikeouts in {{fraction|15|1|3}} innings pitched. On August 4, Boscán was released by the Pirates after [[Ryan Vogelsong]] was activated from the disabled list.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates release Boscan, option Moroff to activate Vogelsong|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pirates-Blog/2016/08/04/Pirates-release-Boscan-option-Moroff-to-activate-Vogelsong/stories/201608040205|access-date=June 27, 2023|website=post-gazette.com|language=en}}</ref>


===Atlanta Braves===
===Atlanta Braves===
Boscán made his major league debut against the [[Atlanta Braves]] on May 19, 2016, after receiving his fourth call-up.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Spencer|first1=Sarah|title=Boscan makes debut in fourth stint with Pirates|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/179055448/pirates-wilfredo-boscan-makes-mlb-debut?game_pk=447474|website=MLB.com|accessdate=20 May 2016}}</ref> He recorded his first career [[Winning pitcher|win]] and [[Hit (baseball)|hit]] on May 23 against the [[Colorado Rockies]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pirates' Wilfredo Boscan: Earns win in long relief|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-wilfredo-boscan-earns-win-in-long-relief/|website=CBS Sports|accessdate=24 May 2016}}</ref>
On August 10, 2016, Boscán was claimed off waivers by the [[Atlanta Braves]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Braves’ Wilfredo Boscan: Claimed by Braves, placed on Triple-A DL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-wilfredo-boscan-claimed-by-braves-placed-on-triple-a-dl/|access-date=June 27, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On September 2, Boscán was removed from the [[40-man roster]] and sent outright to the Triple–A [[Gwinnett Braves]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Atlanta Braves Minor League Weekend Wrap Up September 5th|url=https://housethathankbuilt.com/2016/09/05/atlanta-braves-minor-league-weekend-wrap-september-5th/|access-date=June 27, 2023|website=housethathankbuilt.com|language=en}}</ref> In 3 games for Gwinnett, he recorded an 0–2 record and 8.00 ERA with 9 strikeouts.


===New York Mets===
Boscán was claimed off waivers by the [[Atlanta Braves]] on August 10, 2016. He was released on August 27, 2016. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
On February 19, 2017, Boscán signed a minor league contract with the [[New York Mets]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mets sign Wilfredo Boscan to minor league deal|url=https://www.amazinavenue.com/platform/amp/2017/2/23/14712968/mets-wilfredo-boscan-minor-league-deal|access-date=June 27, 2023|website=amazinavenue.com|language=en}}</ref> In 26 starts for the Triple–A [[Las Vegas 51s]], Boscán registered a 4–13 record and 5.44 ERA with 72 strikeouts in {{fraction|125|2|3}} innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2017|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2017/?amphtml|access-date=June 27, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref>


===Tigres de Quintana Roo===
===Tigres de Quintana Roo===
On April 25, 2019, Boscán signed with the [[Tigres de Quintana Roo]] of the [[Mexican League]].
On April 25, 2019, Boscán signed with the [[Tigres de Quintana Roo]] of the [[Mexican League]]. Boscán did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/07/mexican-league-cancels-2020-season.html|title=Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season}}</ref> He was released on December 9, 2021.

===Dorados de Chihuahua===
On February 6, 2024, after two years of inactivity, Boscán signed with the [[Dorados de Chihuahua]] of the [[Mexican League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wilfredo Boscán se va a la LMB con Chihuahua|url=https://www.liderendeportes.com/noticias/baseball/internacional/wilfredo-boscan-se-va-a-la-lmb-con-chihuahua/|access-date=March 20, 2024|website=liderendeportes.com|language=en}}</ref> In 10 games (8 starts) for Chihuahua, he struggled to an 8.13 ERA with 24 strikeouts across {{fraction|34|1|3}} innings pitched. Boscán was released by the Dorados on June 26.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 26 de junio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-26-de-junio-de-2024|access-date=June 27, 2024|website=milb.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Conspiradores de Querétaro===
On July 5, 2024, Boscán signed with the [[Conspiradores de Querétaro]] of the [[Mexican League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 5 de julio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-5-de-julio-de-2024|access-date=July 6, 2024|website=milb.com|language=es}}</ref>


==International career==
===Venezuelan Professional Baseball League===
On October 12, 2011, Wilfredo made his debut with the [[Águilas del Zulia]] organization in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (by its Spanish acronym). Currently he becomes to [[Navegantes del Magallanes]] since 2018 from a change.
On October 12, 2011, Wilfredo made his debut with the [[Águilas del Zulia]] organization in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (by its Spanish acronym). Currently he becomes to [[Navegantes del Magallanes]] since 2018 from a change.


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Bakersfield Blaze players]]
[[Category:Bakersfield Blaze players]]
[[Category:Dominican Summer League Rangers players]]
[[Category:Dominican Summer League Rangers players]]
[[Category:Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic]]
[[Category:Frisco RoughRiders players]]
[[Category:Frisco RoughRiders players]]
[[Category:Gwinnett Braves players]]
[[Category:Gwinnett Braves players]]
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[[Category:Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in Mexico]]
[[Category:Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in Mexico]]
[[Category:Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the United States]]
[[Category:Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the United States]]
[[Category:Baseball players from Maracaibo]]

Latest revision as of 02:03, 22 November 2024

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Boscán and the second or maternal family name is Fernández.
Wilfredo Boscán
Boscán with the Spokane Indians in 2008
Conspiradores de Querétaro – No. 41
Pitcher
Born: (1989-10-26) October 26, 1989 (age 35)
Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 19, 2016, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average6.46
Strikeouts8
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Wilfredo José Boscán Fernández (born October 26, 1989) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Career

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Texas Rangers

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Boscán played in the Texas Rangers organization from the 2007 season to the 2012 season.

San Diego Padres

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On November 28, 2012, Cory Burns was traded to the Rangers in exchange for a player to be named later. On December 6, Boscán was traded to the San Diego Padres as the unnamed player.[1]

Boscán played in the San Diego Padres organization during the 2013 season. He became a free agent after the season.

Boston Red Sox

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Boscán played in the Boston Red Sox organization during the 2014 season. He became a free agent after the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On December 23, 2014, Boscán signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization that included an invitation to spring training.[2]

Boscán was called up to the majors for the first time on May 16, 2015.[3] He was then called up a second time on July 12, and a third time on July 19. Each time, he was optioned to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians before getting the opportunity to make his MLB debut. He was designated for assignment on August 7, after Deolis Guerra's waiver claim was voided due to injury.

Boscán made his major league debut against the Atlanta Braves on May 19, 2016, after receiving his fourth call-up.[4] He recorded his first career win and hit on May 23 against the Colorado Rockies.[5] In 6 major league games for Pittsburgh, Boscán posted a 6.46 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 15+1⁄3 innings pitched. On August 4, Boscán was released by the Pirates after Ryan Vogelsong was activated from the disabled list.[6]

Atlanta Braves

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On August 10, 2016, Boscán was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.[7] On September 2, Boscán was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Gwinnett Braves.[8] In 3 games for Gwinnett, he recorded an 0–2 record and 8.00 ERA with 9 strikeouts.

New York Mets

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On February 19, 2017, Boscán signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets organization.[9] In 26 starts for the Triple–A Las Vegas 51s, Boscán registered a 4–13 record and 5.44 ERA with 72 strikeouts in 125+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[10]

Tigres de Quintana Roo

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On April 25, 2019, Boscán signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League. Boscán did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] He was released on December 9, 2021.

Dorados de Chihuahua

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On February 6, 2024, after two years of inactivity, Boscán signed with the Dorados de Chihuahua of the Mexican League.[12] In 10 games (8 starts) for Chihuahua, he struggled to an 8.13 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 34+1⁄3 innings pitched. Boscán was released by the Dorados on June 26.[13]

Conspiradores de Querétaro

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On July 5, 2024, Boscán signed with the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League.[14]

International career

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On October 12, 2011, Wilfredo made his debut with the Águilas del Zulia organization in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (by its Spanish acronym). Currently he becomes to Navegantes del Magallanes since 2018 from a change.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ranger send Wilfredo Boscan to Padres to complete Corey Burns trade". mlbdailydish.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  2. ^ "Pirates sign Wilfredo Boscan, Charlie Leesman; invite 6 more to big-league camp". bucsdugout.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Brink, Bill. "Pirates add Boscan to roster from Indianapolis". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  4. ^ Spencer, Sarah. "Boscan makes debut in fourth stint with Pirates". MLB.com. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  5. ^ "Pirates' Wilfredo Boscan: Earns win in long relief". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  6. ^ "Pirates release Boscan, option Moroff to activate Vogelsong". post-gazette.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  7. ^ "Braves' Wilfredo Boscan: Claimed by Braves, placed on Triple-A DL". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  8. ^ "Atlanta Braves Minor League Weekend Wrap Up September 5th". housethathankbuilt.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  9. ^ "Mets sign Wilfredo Boscan to minor league deal". amazinavenue.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  10. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  11. ^ "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season".
  12. ^ "Wilfredo Boscán se va a la LMB con Chihuahua". liderendeportes.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 26 de junio de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  14. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 5 de julio de 2024". milb.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
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