Emiliano Fruto is a Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was drafted by and made his Major League debut with the Seattle Mariners. He joined the Diamondbacks in August of 2007.Scout.com: D-Backs trade Chris Carter for Emiliano Fruto (August 21, 2007)
Career
Fruto signed with the Seattle Mariners as undrafted free agent on July 2, 2000. After several years of playing for Mariners' minor league affiliates, Fruto made his MLB debut on May 14, 2006. On December 18, 2006, he was traded along with Chris Snelling to the Washington Nationals in exchange for Jose Vidro. In August of 2007, the Nationals traded him to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Chris Carter.The Baseball Cube: Emiliano Fruto The Official Site of the Arizona Diamondbacks: Emiliano Fruto
Emiliano Fruto Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Arizona Diamondbacks
- ESPN: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 230 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2006
Emiliano Fruto Timeline
1984: Born in June 6 on Cartagena, Columbia
2000: Signs with the Seattle Mariners as undrafted free agent
2001: Arizona Mariners, Arizona League
2002: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Midwest League
2003: Inland Empire 66ers, California League
2003: Tacoma Rainiers, Pacific Coast League
2005: San Antonio Missions, Texas League
2005-2006: Tacoma Rainiers, Pacific Coast League
2006: MLB debut on May 14, 2006
2006: Traded to the Washington Nationals
2007: Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks
References
Fast Facts
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Born
June 6, 1984
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Birthplace
Cartagena, Colombia
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Nickname
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Fact:
Graduated from Octaviana Del Cevive High School in Colombia
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Children
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Height
6' 3"
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Weight
230 lbs
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Position
Pitcher
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Bats
Right
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Throws
Right
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Draft year
Undrafted
