Playing career
Minnesota Twins
Pino played in the minor leagues for the Minnesota Twins,Cleveland Indians,Toronto Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds organizations.
Pino signed with the Twins before the 2014 season. [1] He made his major league debut on June 19,2014. At 30 years,175 days,Pino is the oldest Twins starting pitcher to make his major league debut. [2] Pino was optioned back to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on August 15,2014,after making 10 starts and going 1–5 with a 5.37 ERA. [3] On October 13,Pino was outrighted off the Twins roster. He elected free agency on November 3.
Kansas City Royals
On December 15,2024,Pino signed a major league deal with the Kansas City Royals. [4] On April 18,2015,the same day he was called up from Triple-A, [5] he made his Royals debut,replacing starter Yordano Ventura after the latter was ejected in the fourth inning. [6] He was optioned back to the minors on May 12, [7] after he blew a hold opportunity on May 9 with a throwing error in the bottom of the ninth against the Detroit Tigers. [8] On September 7,Pino was designated for assignment. [9] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers on September 10. He elected free agency on October 5.
KT Wiz
On December 16,2015,Pino signed with the KT Wiz of the KBO League. [10] He was released on July 28.
Minnesota Twins (second stint)
On January 24,2017,Pino signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. [11] In 13 games split between the Double–A Chattanooga Lookouts and Triple–A Rochester Red Wings,he recorded a 4.50 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 42 innings. Pino elected free agency following the season on November 6. [12]
Tommasin Padova
On January 25,2018,Pino signed with the Tommasin Padova of the Italian Baseball League. [13] In 14 games (13 starts) for the club,Pino logged a 5–5 record and 3.51 ERA with 80 strikeouts across 82 innings pitched. [14]
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