Luis Exposito (born January 20, 1987) is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles in 2012.

Career

Boston Red Sox

Exposito was drafted by the Red Sox in the 31st round of the

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. Exposito spent his season playing for the Portland Sea Dogs leading the team with 94

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. On June 8, 2011, Exposito was called up to the Red Sox as insurance after starting catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia became ill; he filled the roster spot of Bobby Jenks, who was placed on the disabled list. Exposito was optioned to Pawtucket two days later without appearing in a game.

Baltimore Orioles

On April 17, 2012, Exposito was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. To make room for Exposito on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated infielder Josh Bell for assignment.http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120417&content_id=28897172&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Exposito was designated for assignment on April 30, 2013.

Detroit Tigers

Exposito signed a minor league contract with the

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on January 9, 2014, and was assigned to AAA Toledo Mud Hens, playing for them in 29 games.

Oakland Athletics

On June 11, 2014 he was released by the

and signed a minor league deal with

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on June 25, 2014, playing in 19 games for the AAA Sacramento River Cats. On August 3, 2014 he was released by the

Bridgeport Bluefish

Exposito signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the

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for the 2016 season, but instead announced his retirement on April 8, 2016.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Exposito, Luis 1987 births Living people Baseball players from Hialeah, Florida Baltimore Orioles players Lowell Spinners players Greenville Drive players Lancaster JetHawks players Portland Sea Dogs players Salem Red Sox players Norfolk Tides players Pawtucket Red Sox players Gulf Coast Orioles players