Juan Centeno

Juan Centeno
Centeno with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in 2015
Free agent
Catcher
Born: (1989-11-16) November 16, 1989
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Bats: Left Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 18, 2013, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Batting average .227
Hits 74
Home runs 6
Runs batted in 35
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Puerto Rico
World Baseball Classic
2017 Los AngelesNational team

Juan C. Centeno (/sɛnˈteɪnoʊ/ sen-TAY-noh;[1] born November 16, 1989) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.

Centeno was called up to the majors for the first time on September 9, 2013.[2] He made his major league debut on September 18, 2013 against the San Francisco Giants, going 2 for 4 with two singles, and his first career RBI. In 2015, after C Jonathan Lucroy was injured, Juan was called up to Milwaukee. He would be sent down to AAA Colorado Springs when Lucroy returned. On November 30, 2013, Centeno signed a minor league deal with the Twins.

Career

New York Mets

Juan Centeno was selected in the round 32 as the 991 pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets. He received a $5,000 sign bonus. He was selected primarily because of his defensive qualities, as his batting capabilities were not the best.[3]

Minnesota Twins

In 2016, he had a breakthrough year in MLB as he was brought by the Minnesota Twins to be their regular back-up catcher. He played 55 games and had 155 plate appearances where he batted .265 with 3 home runs and 25 runs batted in.

Houston Astros

In December 2016, Centeno signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.[4] He appeared in his first game for the Astros on May 23, 2017 against the Detroit Tigers where he homered in his debut. In 22 games with the Astros in 2017, Centeno finished with a .231 batting average, 2 home runs, and 4 RBI. The Astros finished the season with a 101-61 record, and eventually won the World Series for the first time ever. Centeno only appeared in one postseason game, but did not record a plate appearance.[5] He was outrighted to AAA on November 22, 2017.

Texas Rangers

He was claimed off waivers on November 27 by the Texas Rangers.[6] He was designated for assignment on May 3, 2018 and sent to outright Triple-A. He declared free agency on October 2, 2018.[7]

International career

Puerto Rico Winter League

In the 2016–2017 season he played with the Tiburones de Aguadilla as the everyday catcher.

World Baseball Classic

He is being considered to play as a backup catcher on the Puerto Rican national team for the 2017 World Baseball Classic substituting Yadier Molina.

Personal life

Centeno is married.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Las Vegas 51s 2014 roster. Archived 2014-05-17 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ New York Mets [@Mets] (8 September 2013). "Outfielder Mike Baxter, RHP Aaron Harang and catcher Juan Centeno will join the team in New York tomorrow" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ↑ "Suena alto el nombre de Juan Centeno". November 13, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
  4. ↑ Eddy, Matt (December 24, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Dec. 10-22". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  5. ↑ McTaggart, Brian; Gurnick, Ken. "Houston Astros win 2017 World Series". MLB. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
  6. ↑ Adams, Steve (November 27, 2017). "Rangers Claim Juan Centeno From Astros". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  7. ↑ Todd, Jeff (October 8, 2018). "Players Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Suena alto el nombre de Juan Centeno". November 13, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
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