César Enrique Jiménez (born November 12, 1984) is a

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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and Philadelphia Phillies.

Professional career

Seattle Mariners

Jiménez was signed as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2001; he was signed by Mariners scout Emilio Carrasquel. That year, he took part in the Mariners Fall Instructional League. In , he excelled being named Dominican Team's Most Valuable Pitcher by the Mariners organization, he went 7–1 with a 0.83 earned run average in 65.1 innings of work. He was with Peoria where launched a single game, going without decision with 3.38 ERA, striking out three in 2.2 innings pitched. At the same time launched for Everett, taking eight appearances

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as leaving a combined 2–1 with 2.70 ERA, striking out 25 in 20 innings pitched. At the end of the season, he participated in the 2002

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. He appeared in 28 games (20 starts) for the

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in and won three consecutive starts twice. Cesar went 3–0 with a 0.49 ERA and 17 strikeouts in eight relief appearances for Wisconsin and he was named to the

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All-Star Team. Played for Lara in the

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. Jiménez

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81 batters in 86.1 innings during the season playing for the

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. Jiménez held opponents to a .242

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. He started the season with

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, going 3–5, with a 2.62 ERA with four saves on the season and team-high 45 games. He allowed just three

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s in 68.2 innings of work and appeared in four games in relief with Tacoma from July 7–19. He allowed eight runs in 7.2 innings pitched. On the disabled list from July 26-August 2 with a tendinitis of the left biceps, he came back from his DL stint to post a 1–1 record, 2.00 ERA in 18.0 innings in 10 August appearances. In , he started with the Missions for the second season in a row, but was soon called up to the Tacoma Rainiers. He tossed a complete game, one-hitter on June 28, the first Tacoma pitcher with a one-hitter since Derek Lowe on August 16, 2006. He was called up to Seattle on September 11, where he made four appearances and had a 14.73 ERA. He allowed 13 hits over 7 innings. Jimenez allowed five runs in his only start September 25 against the Oakland Athletics. Jiménez opened the season on the 60-day disabled list with a fracture of the left elbow. He was re-instated from the DL on July 9 and optioned to Triple-A Tacoma where he went 2–1 with 2 saves and a 3.51 ERA. He started out in Tacoma in , going 1–3 with a 3.55 ERA and three saves; he was called up on July 1 and made 31 appearances going 0–2 with a 3.41 ERA in 34.1 innings striking out 26. Jiménez made his 2009 debut on April 24 with Tacoma, where he made 4 appearances before going on the disabled list in early May. After making 5 rehab appearances with the AZL Mainers, he returned to Tacoma on July 8, where he made 4 more appearances before going on the disabled list. In 13 games in 2009, he went 0–2 with a 3.95 ERA, striking out 13 in 13.2 innings. Jiménez made his 2010 debut on July 30 in the Arizona League, where he made 3 appearances before joining Double-A West Tenn, where he made 7 appearances to finish the season. In 10 games in 2010, he went 1–0 with a 0.60 ERA, striking out 17 in 15 innings. Jiménez pitched in his most games since 2008 in 2011. He opened the season with Tacoma, where he made 43 appearances. He went 5–4 with a 4.06 ERA, striking out 81 in 71 innings, placing 10th in the league in strikeouts per innings pitched. On September 1, Jiménez was called up to Seattle after the rosters expanded. In 8 games with Seattle, he went 1–0 with a 5.40 ERA, striking out 7 in 6.2 innings. Jiménez opened 2012 in Tacoma, where he pitched in 19 games before going on the disabled list on June 18. After making 3 rehab appearances in the Arizona League, he returned to Tacoma on August 24. In 26 games, he went 2–2 with a 5.24 ERA, striking out 44 in 44.2 innings. After the season, Jiménez became a minor league free agent.

Philadelphia Phillies

In December 2012, Jiménez signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. He began the year in Triple-A

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, where he pitched in 36 games before earning a promotion to Philadelphia. He went 4–2 with a 3.12 ERA and 3 saves with the IronPigs, striking out 64 in 66.1 innings. On August 6, Jiménez was called up to replace the suspended Antonio Bastardo. Jiménez finished the season with Philadelphia. In 19 games with the Phillies, he went 1–1 with a 3.71 ERA, striking out 11 in 17 innings. On October 16, Jiménez was outrighted off the 40-man roster, and he elected minor league free agency. On November 16, Jiménez signed a minor league deal with Philadelphia that included an invitation to spring training. He was designated for assignment on June 6, 2014. He was called back up by the Phillies on August 1, 2014. Jiménez signed a new one-year deal with the Phillies on October 23, 2014 He was designated for assignment by the Phillies on April 12, 2015. He was later called back up and designated for assignment again in August.

Milwaukee Brewers

Jiménez was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers on August 21, 2015.

Rimini Baseball Club

Jimenéz signed with the

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for the 2016 season. He became a free agent following the season.

Nettuno Baseball Club

Jimenéz signed with the

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for the 2017 season. He became a free agent following the season.

T&A San Marino

Jiménez signed with the

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for the 2018 season.

Generales de Durango

On May 14, 2019, Jiménez signed with the

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. He was released on June 1, 2019.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jimenez, Cesar 1984 births Living people Águilas del Zulia players Arizona League Mariners players Cardenales de Lara players Everett AquaSox players Generales de Durango players Inland Empire 66ers players Lehigh Valley IronPigs players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from Venezuela Mexican League baseball pitchers Milwaukee Brewers players Nettuno Baseball Club players Sportspeople from Cumaná Philadelphia Phillies players Rimini Baseball Club players San Antonio Missions players Seattle Mariners players Tacoma Rainiers players T & A San Marino players Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in Italy Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in Mexico Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the United States Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in San Marino Wisconsin Timber Rattlers players West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx players World Baseball Classic players of Venezuela 2013 World Baseball Classic players

Professional career

Seattle Mariners

Philadelphia Phillies

Milwaukee Brewers

Rimini Baseball Club

Nettuno Baseball Club

T&A San Marino

Generales de Durango

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