Jose Urena, Pitcher, Washington Nationals
Date of Birth: 9/12/1991
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Jose Urena, pitcher for the Washington Nationals, was first signed by the Miami Marlins in August, 2008. He played in their minor league system from 2009 through 2014, first joining the Marlins in 2015.
As a minor leaguer, Urena pitched 632.0 innings in 122 games. During that time, he had a 44-37 record and 458 strikeouts to 134 walks.
Urena pitched for the Marlins in 20 games in 2015. He finished the season with a 1-5 record, 28 strikeouts to 25 walks, and a 5.25 ERA in 61.2 innings.
In 2016, Urena had a 6.13 ERA in 12 games as a starter and 16 games in relief. He finished the season with 4 wins to 9 losses, 1 save, and 58 strikeouts to 29 walks in 145.1 innings.
Urena finished the 2017 season with 14 wins and 7 losses, 113 strikeouts to 64 walks, and a 3.82 ERA in 169.2 innings in 28 games as a starter and 6 games in relief.
Urena pitched in 31 games in 2018. He had 9 wins and 12 losses and a 3.98 ERA in 174.0 innings. He struck out 130 batters and walked 51.
Urena spent time on the DL in 2019 with lower back strain. He finished the season with 4 wins and 10 losses, 3 saves, 62 strikeouts to 26 walks, and a 5.21 ERA in 84.2 innings in 24 games.
Urena pitched in just five games in 2020. He finished the season with no wins and 3 losses and a 5.40 ERA in 23.1 innings.
Urena became a free agent on December 2, 2020. He signed with the Detroit Tigers on December 23rd. He spent time on the IL in 2021. He finished the season with 4 wins and 8 losses, 67 strikeouts to 42 walks, and a 5.81 ERA in 100.2 innings in 26 games.
Urena became a free agent on November 3, 2021. He signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on March 29, 2022. He elected free agency on May 9th, and 10 days later, he signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.
The Rockies released Urena on April 27, 2023. He signed a minor league contract with the Nationals on May 2nd.
Career pitching statistics for Urena through 2021 include:
- 168 games played
- 697.2 innings pitched
- 36-54 win-loss record
- 473 strikeouts to 250 walks
- 4.77 ERA
Sources for Information
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Baseball Reference - Jose Urena