Seth Lugo, Pitcher, San Diego Padres
Date of Birth: 11/17/1989
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana
College: Centenary College of Louisiana
Seth Lugo, pitcher for the San Diego Padres, was drafted by the New York Mets in 2011. He was a starting pitcher in their minor league system in 2011, 2013, and 2015. He was primarily a relief pitcher in 2014. He had spinal fusion surgery in 2012 and he missed the entire season.
Lugo, like Robert Gsellman, had an impressive first season with the Mets in 2016. In 8 games as a starting pitcher and 9 games in relief, he had a 2.67 ERA, 5 wins and 2 losses, and 45 strikeouts to 21 walks in 64.0 innings. He didn't pitch in the postseason Wild Card game.
Lugo struggled in 2017, finishing with a 4.71 ERA in 19 games with the Mets. He had 7 wins and 5 losses and 85 strikeouts to 25 walks in 101.1 innings.
Lugo pitched in 54 games in 2018. He had 3 wins and 4 losses, 103 strikeouts to 28 walks, and a 2.66 ERA in 101.1 innings.
Lugo had another strong season in 2019, finishing with a 2.70 ERA. He had 7 wins and 4 losses, 6 saves, and 104 strikeouts to 16 walks in 80.0 innings in 61 games.
Lugo pitched in 16 games in 2020. He finished the season with 3 wins and 4 losses, 47 strikeouts to 10 walks, 3 saves, and a 5.15 ERA in 36.2 innings.
Lugo spent time on the IL in 2021 with right elbow surgery and recovery. He finished the season with 4 wins and 3 losses, 55 strikeouts to 19 walks, and a 3.50 ERA in 46.1 innings in 46 games.
Lugo became a free agent on November 6, 2022. He signed with the Padres on December 22nd.
Career pitching statistics for Lugo through 2021 include:
- 213 games played
- 429.2 innings pitched
- 29-22 win-loss record
- 439 strikeouts to 119 walks
- 3.46 ERA
Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Seth Lugo
MiLB - Seth Lugo