Pedro Florimon, Utility Player

Date of Birth: 12/10/1986
Birthplace: La Romana, Dominican Republic

Pedro Florimon, utility player, was originally signed by the Baltimore Orioles in 2004. He played in the minor leagues from 2006 through 2011, playing in just four games with the Orioles in 2011. The Minnesota Twins claimed him off waivers in December, 2011 and he played in 43 games with them the following season.

Florimon played in 134 games with the Twins in 2013. He batted .221 with 89 hits, 17 doubles, 44 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases. He finished the 2014 season with just 7 hits in 33 games.

The Washington Nationals claimed Florimon off waivers on September 18, 2014. Two months later, on November 20, 2014, he was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played in just 24 games with the Pirates in 2015. He spent most of the 2016 season in the minors, playing in just 18 games with the Pirates.

Florimon became a free agent on November 2, 2016. He signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on December 12, 2016. He spent most of the 2017 season in the minors, playing in just 15 games with the Phillies.

Florimon elected free agency on November 6, 2017. He re-signed with the Phillies on January 3, 2018. He spent time on the DL in 2018 with a right foot fracture. In 50 games with the Phillies, he batted .225. Defensively, he played at second base, third base, and shortstop and in center field and right field. He also pitched in two games.

Florimon became a free agent on November 2, 2018. He signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on November 22nd. He spent the 2019 season in the minors.

Florimon became a free agent on November 4, 2019. He played only in the Dominican Winter League in 2020.

Florimon signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres on January 18, 2021. He played only in the minor leagues in 2021. After the season ended, he played in the Dominican Winter League.

Florimon became a free agent on November 7, 2021.

Sources for Information
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