Ronald Belisario

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2011

For the third year in a row, Belisario did not report on time for spring training in 2011 due to problems in Venezuela. The team reported that he would be absent "indefinitely" and that they did not know when, or even if, he would report for the 2011 season. [3] He was placed on the restricted list to start the season and on April 19, it was revealed that he would not receive a visa in 2011. [4]

On December 20, 2011, Belisario's agent stated that he had gotten a five-year visa and would be in Arizona on time for the start of 2012 spring training. [5] However, it was also revealed that he would have to serve a 25-game suspension at the start of the season for an unspecified violation of MLB's drug policy. [6] In February, Belisario admitted that he had not been able to obtain a visa in 2011 because he had tested positive for cocaine, which had also led to his suspension. [7]

2012

After serving his suspension, and a handful of minor league appearances, Belisario finally rejoined the Dodgers when he was activated off the restricted list on May 3, 2012. [8] He went on to pitch in 68 games for the Dodgers with an 8–1 record and 2.54 ERA.

2013

In March 2013 he represented Venezuela at the 2013 World Baseball Classic. He was suspended for one game on June 14 as a result of his actions during a bench-clearing brawl with the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 11. [9] Belisario appeared in a team high 77 games for the Dodgers in 2013, and was 5–7 with a 3.97 ERA. After the season, Belisario was non-tendered by the Dodgers, becoming a free agent. [10]

Chicago White Sox

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Belisario during his tenure with the Chicago White Sox in 2014

On December 5, 2013, Belisario signed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Chicago White Sox. [11]

2014

On May 20, Belisario earned his first save as a member of the White Sox. [12] The next day, Belisario was named the new White Sox closer, after it was announced that former closer Matt Lindstrom would need ankle surgery. [13] On May 24, Belisario entered a game in which the White Sox lead the New York Yankees 3–0, after 8 shutout innings by starter John Danks. However, things would quickly go south, as Belisario gave up 3 runs off 4 hits. The White Sox would go to the bottom of the 9th inning now tied 3-3, as Belisario was hailed with boos leaving the field. The Yankees would go on to win the game 4–3 in 10 innings. [14] Despite Belisario's collapse, White Sox manager Robin Ventura remained confident with Belisario as the closer. [15] However, in a game against the Cleveland Indians on May 26, Belisario was passed up on a save opportunity in favor of fellow reliever Scott Downs. [16]

Belisario was designated for assignment by the White Sox on November 20, 2014. [17] He elected free agency on November 28, 2014. [18]

Tampa Bay Rays

On January 31, 2015, Belisario signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. [19] It had been reported on January 29 that Belisario had agreed to a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, but the deal fell through for unknown reasons. [20] He elected free agency on July 4, 2015, after being designated for assignment by the Rays. He had a 7.88 ERA.

Boston Red Sox

On July 12, 2015, Belisario signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox. On August 4, 2015, Belisario was released by the Red Sox. [21]

Leones de Yucatán

On February 16, 2017, Belisario signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League for the 2017 season. On the year, he logged a 6–4 record and 2.83 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 47.2 innings of work. In 2018, Belisario pitched in 23 games, recording a 3–0 record and 1.50 ERA in 24.0 innings pitched. In 2019 for Yucatán, Belisario pitched to a 3–7 record and 5.40 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 43 appearances for the club. [22] Belisario was released by the team on February 14, 2020.

Piratas de Campeche

On June 8, 2021, Belisario signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. [23] In 21 relief appearances, Belisario posted a 2–1 record with a 4.30 ERA and 16 strikeouts. He was released following the season on October 20, 2021. [24]

Pitching style

Belisario is a sinkerballer. He throws a hard, heavy sinker with excellent movement at an average of 95 mph on more than 60% of his pitches overall. He also features a four-seam fastball and a slider (to right-handed hitters). [25]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Dodgers: Ronald Belisario still out and no one knows when he'll return". Los Angeles Times.
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Ronald Belisario
Ronald Belisario 2013.jpg
Belisario with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013
Relief pitcher
Born: (1982-12-31) December 31, 1982 (age 40)
Maracay, Venezuela
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 7, 2009, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
June 30, 2015, for the Tampa Bay Rays
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