Renyel Pinto

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29+23 innings pitched. [1]

In 2007, Pinto made his mark in the Marlins' bullpen being used as a very good situational lefty early in the season. He excelled against lefties and was difficult on righties with his improving changeup. In 57 total appearances for the Marlins, Pinto posted a 2-4 record and 3.68 ERA with 56 strikeouts and one save across 58+23 innings pitched. [2]

In 2008, Pinto stepped back into his situational lefty role, but he was used many times as a multi-inning reliever and was even considered for a rotation spot during spring training. He excelled during the season in all the roles he was used in; in 67 games for the Marlins, Pinto registered a 2-5 record and 4.45 ERA with 56 strikeouts over 64+23 innings of work. [3]

Pinto made 73 appearances out of the bullpen for Florida during the 2009 campaign, posting a 4-1 record and 3.23 ERA with 58 strikeouts across 61+13 innings pitched. [4] Pinto pitched in 20 games for the team in 2010, in which he recorded a 2.70 ERA with 16 strikeouts. [5] Pinto was designated for assignment by the Marlins following the promotion of Tim Wood on June 16, 2010. [6] He was released after clearing waivers on June 23. [7]

St. Louis Cardinals

On June 26, 2010, Pinto signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. [8] He made 18 appearances for the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, logging a 4.78 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 26+13 innings pitched. Pinto was released by the Cardinals organization on August 27. [9]

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

On January 11, 2012, Pinto signed with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball. [10] He made two starts for Fukuoka, struggling to a 7.36 ERA with a 1-1 record and six strikeouts over 7+13 innings pitched. Pinto was released by the Hawks on April 11.

Diablos Rojos del Mexico

On April 18, 2014, Pinto signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. In three starts for México, he posted a 1-0 record and 6.94 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 11+23 innings pitched. Pinto was released by the Diablos on May 3.

Piratas de Campeche

On April 20, 2022, Pinto signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League, after nearly 8 years out of professional baseball. [11] He made 5 appearances out of the bullpen and recorded a 7.94 ERA with 5 strikeouts over 5+23 innings pitched. Pinto was released by the Piratas on May 9.

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References

  1. "Renyel Pinto 2006 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  2. "Renyel Pinto 2007 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  3. "Renyel Pinto 2008 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  4. "Renyel Pinto 2009 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  5. "Renyel Pinto 2010 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  6. "Marlins Designate Renyel Pinto For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  7. "Marlins Release Renyel Pinto". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  8. "Cardinals Reach Agreement With Renyel Pinto". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  9. "Minor League Transactions: Yankees, Pinto". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  10. "Quick Hits: Ramirez, Lewis, Damon, Pinto, Bowker". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  11. "Presentación Piratas de Campeche".
Renyel Pinto
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Pinto with the Florida Marlins in 2007
Pitcher
Born: (1982-07-08) July 8, 1982 (age 43)
Cúpira, Venezuela
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: May 18, 2006, for the Florida Marlins
NPB: April 5, 2012, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
Last appearance
MLB: June 16, 2010, for the Florida Marlins
NPB: April 11, 2012, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks