Tony Francisco Pena

Tony Francisco Pena is a Major League Baseball player. He currently plays shortstop for the Kansas City Royals. Pena has also appeared as a relief pitcher, albeit in non-crucial situation.MLB.com: Royals subjected to Tigers' Revenge

Tony Francisco Pena was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic on April 13, 2006. In 1999, he was signed by the Atlanta Braves as an amateur free agent.Baseball-Reference.com: Tony Pena

Tony Francisco Pena is the son of former Major League Baseball catcher and current coach Antonio Francisco Pena Padilla. During his playing days, the elder Pena established himself in the league as "Tony Pena". To avoid confusion, his son is often referred to as Tony Pena Jr., although their names are technically different.Baseball-Reference.com: Tony Pena

Pena made his Major League Baseball debut on April 13, 2006 with the Atlanta Braves. In 2007, he was traded to the Kansas City Royals. He finished the 2007 campaign with a .267 batting average and 47 runs batted in, while appearing in 152 games.MLB.com: Tony Pena

• March 23, 1981: Born
• 2006: Debuted with Atlanta Braves
• 2007: Traded to Kansas City Royals

• Mahalo's Guide to Kansas City Royals
• Baseball-Reference.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 2
  • Weight: 180 LB
  • Rookie Year: 2006

• March 23, 1981: Born

• April 13, 2006: Made MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves

• March 23, 2007: Was traded to the Kansas City Royals