Eric Fornataro

Eric Anthony Fornataro (born January 2, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Eric Fornataro
Pitcher
Born: (1988-01-02) January 2, 1988
Houston, Texas
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 21, 2014, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
June 28, 2014, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average4.66
Strikeouts3
Teams

Career

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals selected Fornataro in the sixth round, with the 185th overall selection, in the 2008 MLB Draft from Miami-Dade Community College. Fornataro was added to the Cardinals' 40 man roster after the 2012 season.[1] He made his major league debut on April 21, 2014.

Washington Nationals

Fornataro was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals on November 3, 2014.[2] The Nationals designated him for assignment in February 2015.[3]

Baltimore Orioles

On April 8, 2016, Fornataro signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles. He was released on April 19, 2016.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On July 24, 2017, Fornataro was traded to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

On November 1, 2017, he became a free agent.

References

  1. "Cardinals add four pitchers to 40-man roster | cardinals.com: News". Stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com. November 20, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  2. "Cardinals promote David Bell to bench coach". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 3, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  3. Chelsea Janes (2015-02-02). "Nationals officially announce signing of Casey Janssen". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.


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