Danys Baez (55)

Cleveland Indians 2001-2003

Relief Pitcher (R) Height: 6’3” Weight: 225 lb.

Born: 9-10-77, Pinar Del Rio, Cuba

Age at MLB Debut: 21

 

Quick Stats

2000 A+     (Age 22)   49.2 IP , 4.71 ERA, 56 K, 20 BB

2000 AA    (Age 22) 102.2 IP, 3.68 ERA,  77 K, 32 BB

2001 AA    (Age 23)     2.0 IP, 0.00 ERA,   2 K,    0 BB

2001 AAA (Age 23)   25.1 IP, 3.20 ERA,  30 K,    9 BB

2001 AL     (Age 23)   50.1 IP, 2.50 ERA,  52 K,  20 BB

2002 AL     (Age 24) 165.1 IP, 4.41 ERA,130 K,  82 BB

2003 AL    (Age 25)

 

Previous Years

Almanac Entry

Minor League Stats

How Acquired:

Signed as an undrafted free agent (Cuba), 11-99

 

Comments:

4-1-03

Danys was moved into a different role for the third straight year, and it looks like the closer’s role is where Baez will stay the length of his stay in Cleveland. In 2001, he thrived as a set-up man and played a crucial role as the eighth-inning pitcher for the Indians. Now he’ll be pitching the 9th. If he can cut down on the walks, he’ll be one of the better closers in the league.

 

7-15-03

He’s had his blowups, including a total meltdown against the Mariners early in the year, but for the most part has been an effective albeit overpaid closer. His contract is up at the end of the year, and may or may not be eligible for arbitration, so his salary will continue to go up from now on. With at least $12M (1/4 of the team salary) invested in Baez and Wickman next year, Baez might be shopped after the season.

 

Contract: 4 Years (2000-2003), $14.5M (signed 11-99)

2003 Salary: $5.125M

Arbitration: 2004

Free Agency: 2007

Transaction History:

Started 2000 in A Kinston

5-23-00 – Promoted to AA Akron

Fall 2000 Pitched for Phoenix Desert Dogs in AFL

3-20-01 - Optioned to Buffalo (ST)

5-12-01 – Recalled from AAA Buffalo (MLB Debut)

5-23-01 – Optioned to AAA Buffalo

7-2-01 - Recalled from AAA Buffalo

11-15-03: Outrighted to Buffalo (AAA)

11-20-03: Contract Purchased by Cleveland

12-20-03: Non-tendered by Cleveland; Became a free agent

 

Season League Leader:

2002: 7th Strikeouts/9IP (7.08)

          4th BB Allowed (82)

 

 

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