Armando Leisdeker Gabino (born August 31, 1983) is a former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the

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and Baltimore Orioles. He is the current pitching coach for the Arizona League Cubs.

Career

Cleveland Indians

Gabino was originally signed by the Cleveland Indians on April 19, 2001. He started his career as a third baseman, but the Indians converted him into a pitcher in 2004.

Minnesota Twins

After the 2004 season, the

drafted him in the 2004 Rule 5 Draft. Gabino got off to a dreadful start with the Twins, posting an 8.10 ERA with the rookie league

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. Next year, however, he improved and move up to single-A. After continued success in the minors, the Twins called up Gabino on August 21, 2009. However, he did not pitch well and was subsequently returned to the minors.

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles claimed him on waivers after the season. Shortly after signing with the Orioles, on February 9, 2010, he was designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and was sent to the Norfolk Tides, the Orioles triple-A affiliate. However, after stellar pitching in Norfolk, the Orioles called him up on August 5 to replace the injured David Hernandez. Once again, however, he failed to pitch well, and he was sent down on August 28 as the Orioles activated pitcher Jim Johnson from the

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Coaching career

Gabino was named as the pitching coach for the Eugene Emeralds of the

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organization for the 2019 season.

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