Julio Teheran, Pitcher, Milwaukee Brewers
Date of Birth: 1/27/1991
Birthplace: Cartagena, Colombia
Julio Teheran, pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, was signed by the Atlanta Braves in 2008. He pitched in their minor league system from 2008 through most of 2012, finishing with a 3.50 ERA and a 35-26 win-loss record. In 2011, he pitched in five games with the Braves and in two games in 2012.
In 2013, his first full season in the major leagues, Teheran pitched 185.2 innings in 30 games. He had a 14-8 record with 170 strikeouts to 45 walks and a 3.20 ERA.
Teheran signed a six-year, $32.4 million contract extension with the Braves in February, 2014. He finished the 2014 season with a 14-13 record, 186 strikeouts to 51 walks, and a 2.89 ERA in 221.0 innings in 33 games.
In 2015, Teheran pitched in 33 games with the Braves. He finished the season with an 11-8 record, 171 strikeouts to 73 walks, and a 4.04 ERA in 200.2 innings.
Teheran finished the 2016 season with a 3.21 ERA, 7 wins to 10 losses, and 167 strikeouts to 41 walks in 188.0 innings in 30 games.
In 2017, Teheran had a 4.49 ERA in 32 games with the Braves. He finished the season with 11 wins and 13 losses and 151 strikeouts to 72 walks in 188.1 innings.
Teheran finished the 2018 season with 9 wins and 9 losses, 162 strikeouts to 84 walks, and a 3.94 ERA in 175.2 innings in 31 games. In the postseason, he pitched 1.2 innings in 1 game and he gave up 1 hit and no runs. He struck out 2 batters and walked none.
Teheran pitched in 33 games in 2019. He finished the season with 10 wins and 11 losses, 162 strikeouts to 83 walks, and a 3.81 ERA in 174.2 innings. In the postseason, he pitched 1.2 innings in 2 games and he gave up 1 hit and 1 run.
Teheran became a free agent on November 4, 2019. He signed with the Los Angeles Angels on December 21st. He pitched in 10 games in 2020, and he finished the season with no wins and 4 losses, 20 strikeouts to 16 walks, and a 10.05 ERA in 31.1 innings.
Teheran elected free agency on October 28, 2020. He signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers on February 23, 2021. He spent almost the entire 2021 season on the IL with right shoulder strain. He pitched just 5.0 innings in 1 game with the Tigers.
Teheran became a free agent on November 3, 2021. He played in the Mexican League in 2022.
Teheran signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres on February 8, 2023. A day after being released by the Padres on May 24th, he signed with the Brewers.
Career pitching statistics for Teheran through 2021 include:
- 240 games played
- 1,396.1 innings pitched
- 78-77 win-loss record
- 1,207 strikeouts to 477 walks
- 3.80 ERA
Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Julio Teheran
ESPN - Julio Teheran