Manny Acosta

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52+13 innings pitched. During the offseason, Acosta pitched for the Charros de Jalisco in the Mexican Pacific League, a winter league. [3] Acosta made 2 scoreless appearances for México during the 2015 season, striking out 3 batters across 1+13 innings pitched.

Acosta pitched in 49 contests for the Diablos in 2016, compiling a 6-5 record and 4.40 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 14 saves across 57+13 innings pitched. He was released by the Diablos on September 23, 2016.[ citation needed ]

Sultanes de Monterrey

On February 20, 2018, Acosta signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. In 40 appearances for Monterrey, he posted a 3.94 ERA with 34 strikeouts across 41+13 innings of work. Acosta was released by the Sultanes on August 10.

Diablos Rojos del México (second stint)

On August 16, 2018, Acosta signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. In 7 appearances for the team, he posted a 2-0 record and 1.04 ERA with 6 strikeouts and 5 saves across 8+23 innings pitched. Acosta became a free agent following the season.

Bravos de León

On March 12, 2019, Acosta signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League. In 43 relief appearances for León, he registered a 3-3 record and 3.86 ERA with 52 strikeouts and 17 saves across 44+13 innings pitched.

Acosta did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [4] He was released by the Bravos on March 9, 2021.

Pitching style

Acosta throws three pitches: a four-seam fastball, his primary pitch, at 9296 mph; a slider (7982); and a changeup (8488), a pitch used almost exclusively against left-handed hitters. Acosta's delivery twists his body toward first base, giving him a release point almost directly "over the top." [5]

References

  1. "Mets promote P Acosta". The Sports Network . Miami Herald . Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  2. Short, D. J. (December 13, 2012). "Manny Acosta signs with Japanese team". NBC Sports . Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  3. Alarcón, Roberto. "Charros, a la final de la LMP". Informador.mx. El Informador. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  4. "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season". July 2020.
  5. "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Manny Acosta". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
Manny Acosta
Manny Acosta on October 3, 2010 (2).jpg
Acosta with the New York Mets in 2010
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1981-05-01) May 1, 1981 (age 43)
Colón, Panama
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 12, 2007, for the Atlanta Braves
NPB: March 30, 2013, for the Yomiuri Giants