Nefi Ismael Ogando (born June 3, 1989) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins.
| Nefi Ogando | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1989-06-03) June 3, 1989 (age 32) Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 9, 2015, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2016 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.66 |
| Strikeouts | 10 |
| Teams | |
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Ogando signed as an international free agent with the Boston Red Sox.
In 2013, the Red Sox traded Ogando to the Philadelphia Phillies for John McDonald.[1] In 2014, Ogando pitched for the Reading Fightin' Phils of the Class AA Eastern League.[2] The Phillies assigned Ogando to the Arizona Fall League, and he appeared in the league's all-star game.[3] After the season, the Phillies added Ogando to their 40-man roster.[4]
The Philles promoted Ogando to the major leagues in August,[5] but optioned him back to the minor leagues without making an appearance.
Ogando made his major league debut on September 9 against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. He pitched an inning in relief of Dalier Hinojosa and gave up two runs on a bases-clearing triple by Michael Bourn.[6][7]
After the 2015 season, the Miami Marlins claimed Ogando from the Phillies off of waivers.[8] Ogando began the 2016 season with the New Orleans Zephyrs of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League, and promoted him to the major leagues on May 3.[9] On December 23, 2016, Ogando was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[10] He was designated for assignment on February 10, 2017.[11]
On February 14, Ogando was claimed by the Cincinnati Reds.[12] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
On February 8, 2019, Ogando signed with the Cleburne Railroaders of the independent American Association for the 2019 season. He was released on January 20, 2020.
On April 1, 2021, Ogando signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[13] In 15 relief appearances, Ogando posted a 1–2 record with a 8.53 ERA and 8 strikeouts. He was released on August 3, 2021.[14]