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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1982)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Geno Espineli
| name = Geno Espineli
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| position = [[Relief pitcher]]
| position = [[Starting pitcher]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|9|8}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|9|8}}
| birth_place = [[Houston, Texas]]
| birth_place = [[Houston, Texas]], U.S.
| bats = Left
| bats = Left
| throws = Left
| throws = Left
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| finalteam = San Francisco Giants
| finalteam = San Francisco Giants
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|statleague = MLB
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–Loss]]
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1value = 2–0
| stat1value = 2–0
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
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* [[San Francisco Giants]] ({{mlby|2008}})
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'''Eugene Macalalag "Geno" Espineli''' (born September 8, 1982) is a former [[Major League Baseball]] [[relief pitcher]] for the [[San Francisco Giants]].
'''Eugene Macalalag''' "'''Geno'''" '''Espineli''' (born September 8, 1982) is an American former [[Major League Baseball]] [[relief pitcher]] for the [[San Francisco Giants]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Espineli was born in [[Houston]], [[Texas]] to Filipino parents born in the Philippines who migrated to the United States. He also has two older sisters who were also born in Houston.<ref name=firstph>{{cite news|last1=Hayes|first1=A.J.|title=Giants Rookie is First Full-Blooded Filipino in Big Leagues|url=http://www.asianweek.com/2008/07/31/giants-rookie-is-first-full-blooded-filipino-in-big-leagues/|accessdate=11 February 2016|publisher=AsianWeek|date=31 July 2008}}</ref>
Espineli was born in [[Houston]], [[Texas]] to Filipino parents born in the Philippines who migrated to the United States. He also has two older sisters who were also born in Houston, Lorene and Theresa. Lorene is a mathematics teacher at the Bentley School in Lafayette, California.<ref name=firstph>{{cite news|last1=Hayes|first1=A.J.|title=Giants Rookie is First Full-Blooded Filipino in Big Leagues|url=http://www.asianweek.com/2008/07/31/giants-rookie-is-first-full-blooded-filipino-in-big-leagues/|accessdate=11 February 2016|publisher=AsianWeek|date=31 July 2008|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025113336/http://www.asianweek.com/2008/07/31/giants-rookie-is-first-full-blooded-filipino-in-big-leagues/|archivedate=25 October 2015}}</ref>

==Career==
==Career==
Espineli played [[college baseball]] for the [[Texas Longhorns baseball|Texas Longhorns]] and [[TCU Horned Frogs baseball|TCU Horned Frogs]]. With TCU, he was named to the All-Conference USA Tournament Team in [[2004 Conference USA Baseball Tournament|2004]].<ref name=guide>{{cite web|title=2012 Conference USA Baseball Media Guide|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/c-usa/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/c-usa-m-basebl-guide-2012.pdf|accessdate=21 June 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/68aqThrrz|archivedate=2012-06-21|page=93}}</ref> He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 14th round of the [[2004 Major League Baseball Draft]].
Espineli played [[college baseball]] for the [[Texas Longhorns baseball|Texas Longhorns]] and [[TCU Horned Frogs baseball|TCU Horned Frogs]]. With TCU, he was named to the All-Conference USA Tournament Team in [[2004 Conference USA Baseball Tournament|2004]].<ref name=guide>{{cite web |title=2012 Conference USA Baseball Media Guide |url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/c-usa/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/c-usa-m-basebl-guide-2012.pdf |accessdate=21 June 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112132014/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/c-usa/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/c-usa-m-basebl-guide-2012.pdf |archivedate=2012-11-12 |page=93 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2002 and 2003, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Cotuit Kettleers]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |accessdate=September 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2002&T=Cotuit_Kettleers |title=2002 Cotuit Kettleers |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2003&T=Cotuit%20Kettleers |title=2003 Cotuit Kettleers |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref> He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 14th round of the [[2004 Major League Baseball Draft]].


A full-time reliever in his first two professional seasons, Espineli [[Starting pitcher|started]] some games for Double-A [[Connecticut Defenders|Connecticut]] in {{By|2006}} and became a full-time starter for Connecticut in {{By|2007}}. Espineli, a reliever again in {{By|2008}}, started the season with the Triple-A [[Fresno Grizzlies]]. He was named a [[Pacific Coast League|PCL]] [[All-star game|All-star]] and also to the [[Baseball at the 2008 Summer Olympics|U.S. Olympic team]] before being called up to the majors on July 20. He made his debut that same day, pitching one scoreless inning.
A full-time reliever in his first two professional seasons, Espineli [[Starting pitcher|started]] some games for Double-A [[Connecticut Defenders|Connecticut]] in {{By|2006}} and became a full-time starter for Connecticut in {{By|2007}}. Espineli, a reliever again in {{By|2008}}, started the season with the Triple-A [[Fresno Grizzlies]]. He was named a [[Pacific Coast League|PCL]] [[All-star game|All-star]] and also to the [[Baseball at the 2008 Summer Olympics|U.S. Olympic team]] before being called up to the majors on July 20. He made his debut that same day, pitching one scoreless inning.
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When Espineli made his debut with San Francisco on July 23, {{mlby|2008}}, with 0.2 innings of perfect relief against the visiting [[Washington Nationals]], many believe he became the first full-blooded Filipino to ever play in the major leagues.<ref name=firstph/>
When Espineli made his debut with San Francisco on July 23, {{mlby|2008}}, with 0.2 innings of perfect relief against the visiting [[Washington Nationals]], many believe he became the first full-blooded Filipino to ever play in the major leagues.<ref name=firstph/>


Espineli signed a minor league contract with an invitation to 2011 spring training with the [[Colorado Rockies]].<ref>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101210&content_id=16303524&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb</ref> On May 13, 2011, Espinelli signed a minor league contract with the [[San Francisco Giants]].<ref>[http://tsn.ca/MLB/TRANSACTIONS/ Tsn.ca Transactions]</ref> He finished the season with the Fresno Grizzlies and retired after the season.
Espineli signed a minor league contract with an invitation to 2011 spring training with the [[Colorado Rockies]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101210&content_id=16303524&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101213074656/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101210&content_id=16303524&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb| archive-date = 2010-12-13| title = Rockies sign pair to Minor League deals {{!}} MLB.com: News}} </ref> On May 13, 2011, Espinelli signed a minor league contract with the [[San Francisco Giants]].<ref>[http://tsn.ca/MLB/TRANSACTIONS/ Tsn.ca Transactions]</ref> He finished the season with the Fresno Grizzlies and retired after the season.


Eugene is currently the first and only full-blooded Filipino playing for the Dirtbags in the world renowned Denver NABA league. (25WAA)
In fall 2013 he subbed for the Zephyr Boozers in Denver, CO. In 2014 he made the opening roster for the team after a valiant tryout. He is now the starting first baseman on the team.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/07/20/SPTS11S924.DTL San Francisco Chronicle article]
*[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/07/20/SPTS11S924.DTL San Francisco Chronicle article]


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Latest revision as of 16:02, 17 October 2024

Geno Espineli
Starting pitcher
Born: (1982-09-08) September 8, 1982 (age 42)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 20, 2008, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
September 24, 2008, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–0
Earned run average5.06
Strikeouts8
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
Baseball World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2009 Nettuno National team

Eugene Macalalag "Geno" Espineli (born September 8, 1982) is an American former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.

Early life

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Espineli was born in Houston, Texas to Filipino parents born in the Philippines who migrated to the United States. He also has two older sisters who were also born in Houston, Lorene and Theresa. Lorene is a mathematics teacher at the Bentley School in Lafayette, California.[1]

Career

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Espineli played college baseball for the Texas Longhorns and TCU Horned Frogs. With TCU, he was named to the All-Conference USA Tournament Team in 2004.[2] In 2002 and 2003, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3][4][5] He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 14th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft.

A full-time reliever in his first two professional seasons, Espineli started some games for Double-A Connecticut in 2006 and became a full-time starter for Connecticut in 2007. Espineli, a reliever again in 2008, started the season with the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies. He was named a PCL All-star and also to the U.S. Olympic team before being called up to the majors on July 20. He made his debut that same day, pitching one scoreless inning.

When Espineli made his debut with San Francisco on July 23, 2008, with 0.2 innings of perfect relief against the visiting Washington Nationals, many believe he became the first full-blooded Filipino to ever play in the major leagues.[1]

Espineli signed a minor league contract with an invitation to 2011 spring training with the Colorado Rockies.[6] On May 13, 2011, Espinelli signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[7] He finished the season with the Fresno Grizzlies and retired after the season.

Eugene is currently the first and only full-blooded Filipino playing for the Dirtbags in the world renowned Denver NABA league. (25WAA)

References

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  1. ^ a b Hayes, A.J. (July 31, 2008). "Giants Rookie is First Full-Blooded Filipino in Big Leagues". AsianWeek. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  2. ^ "2012 Conference USA Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). p. 93. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 12, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  3. ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  4. ^ "2002 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  5. ^ "2003 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  6. ^ "Rockies sign pair to Minor League deals | MLB.com: News". Archived from the original on December 13, 2010.
  7. ^ Tsn.ca Transactions
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