Jeffrey Paul Fulchino (born November 26, 1979) is an American former professional
baseball
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pitcher
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.
Career
Florida Marlins
Fulchino played one Major League Baseball game with the
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are an American professional baseball team based in Miami. The Marlins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The club's home ballpark is LoanDepot Park.
The franc ...
in . His major league debut was on June 22, 2006, against the
Baltimore Orioles
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. He pitched 1/3 of an inning and allowed 0
runs with one
walk
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. Fulchino spent playing for the
Albuquerque Isotopes
The Albuquerque Isotopes are a Minor League Baseball team of the Pacific Coast League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. They play home games at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at an el ...
, the Marlins Triple-A affiliate.
Kansas City Royals
In February , Fulchino signed a minor league contract with the
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are an American professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team was founded as an expans ...
.
On June 8, 2008, Fulchino was called up to replace the struggling
Joel Peralta
Joel Peralta Gutiérrez (; ; born March 23, 1976) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies, Washington Nationals, T ...
.
Houston Astros
On December 8, 2008, Fulchino was claimed off waivers by the
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 after ...
.
During his 2009 season, Jeff was described as the Houston Astros 2nd most valuable pitcher. He threw 81 innings over 62 games; striking out 71 batters and boasting an ERA of 3.40. Jeff continued his success in the 2010 season. After battling mid-season injury, Fulchino lowered his season ERA to 5.65. As of August 20, 2010, Fulchino posted an ERA of 2.13 in his last 10 appearances.
San Diego Padres
He elected free agency on October 20, 2011, after spending the season with the
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1969, the club has won two NL penna ...
.
Washington Nationals
On December 16, he signed a split contract with the Washington Nationals.
Bridgeport Bluefish
Jeff pitched for the
Bridgeport Bluefish
The Bridgeport Bluefish were an American minor league baseball team based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The team was a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which was not affiliated with Major League Baseba ...
of the
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
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. He was named to the 2013 Atlantic League All Star team. Fulchino was named the closer for
Willie Upshaw
Willie Clay Upshaw (born April 27, 1957 in Blanco, Texas) is a retired Major League Baseball player who played first base for the Toronto Blue Jays (1978, 1980–1987) and Cleveland Indians (1988), both of the American League.
Following his Major ...
's Bridgeport Bluefish.
Post-baseball career
After retiring from baseball, Fulchino became a real estate agent in
Monroe, Connecticut
Monroe is a town located in eastern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 18,825 at the 2020 census.
Monroe is largely considered a bedroom community of New York City, New Haven, and Bridgeport.
History
On May 15, 1 ...
.
References
External links
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1979 births
Living people
People from Titusville, Florida
Baseball players from Florida
Major League Baseball pitchers
Florida Marlins players
Kansas City Royals players
Houston Astros players
San Diego Padres players
Albuquerque Isotopes players
UConn Huskies baseball players
Utica Blue Sox players
Kane County Cougars players
Greensboro Bats players
Jupiter Hammerheads players
Carolina Mudcats players
Omaha Royals players
Northwest Arkansas Naturals players
Round Rock Express players
Oklahoma City RedHawks players
Bridgeport Bluefish players