Arcenio León

Arcenio León
Pitcher
Born: (1986-09-22) September 22, 1986
Maracaibo, Venezuela
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 28, 2017, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
June 10, 2017, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average12.15
Strikeouts2
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Arcenio León (born September 22, 1986) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers in 2017.

Career

Houston Astros

León signed with the Houston Astros organization as an international free agent in 2005, spending his first two professional seasons with the Venezuelan Summer League Astros.[1] He spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons with the rookie-level Greeneville Astros, logging an 0-7 record and 4.67 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 2007, and registering a 3-1 record and 3.33 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 2008.

León made 41 appearances for the Single-A Lexington Legends in 2009, posting a 4-2 record and 5.86 ERA with 52 strikeouts across 70+2⁄3 innings pitched. In 44 games split between Lexington and the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks in 2010, he accumulated a combined 3-4 record and 4.86 ERA with 73 strikeouts and two saves across 66+2⁄3 innings.[2]

In 2011, León made 48 appearances split between Double-A Corpus Christi and the Triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks; he posted a 3-4 record and 4.86 ERA with 73 strikeouts and two saves over 66+2⁄3 innings.[3] León spent the 2012 season with the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks, with whom he logged a 3-2 record and 4.38 ERA with 58 strikeouts and two saves across 63+2⁄3 innings pitched.[4]

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 2, 2012, León was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.[5] On January 7, 2013, León was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Mike Gonzalez.[6] He made 35 appearances (10 starts) for the Double-A Huntsville Stars, logging a 2-7 record and 5.68 ERA with 41 strikeouts across 71+1⁄3 innings of work.[7]

León split the 2014 campaign between Double-A Huntsville and the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. In 52 relief appearances split between the two affiliates, he posted an aggregate 3-3 record and 3.86 ERA with 61 strikeouts and three saves across 72+1⁄3 innings pitched.[8]

Chicago White Sox

On November 25, 2014, León signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.[9] In nine appearances for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, he struggled to an 11.91 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 11+1⁄3 innings pitched. Partway through the year, León lost sensation in his hand, requiring surgery.[10] He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2015.

Acereros de Monclova

On February 17, 2016, León signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[5] In 60 appearances out of the bullpen for Monclova, León compiled a 5-4 record and 3.30 ERA with 53 strikeouts and 36 saves across 62+2⁄3 innings pitched.[11]

Detroit Tigers

On October 21, 2016, León signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization.[5] He pitched for the Venezuelan national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[12][13] León began the 2017 season with the Toledo Mud Hens of the Triple-A International League. León posted a 3.15 earned run average in 21 appearances for Toledo before the Tigers purchased his contract on May 27.[14] He made his major league debut the following day.[15] The Tigers optioned León back to Toledo on June 11.[16] In six appearances for Detroit during his rookie campaign, he struggled to a 12.15 ERA with two strikeouts over 6+2⁄3 innings pitched. On September 11, León was placed on release waivers by the Tigers.[17]

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On January 29, 2018, León signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[18] In 22 appearances for Oaxaca, he posted a 2-2 record and 4.98 ERA with 24 strikeouts and 10 saves across 21+2⁄3 innings pitched. León was released by the Guerreros on July 3.

Leones de Yucatán

On August 13, 2018, León signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.[19] In 11 outings for Yucatán, he recorded a 3.12 ERA with six strikeouts and two saves across 8+2⁄3 innings pitched. León became a free agent following the season.

Piratas de Campeche

On February 19, 2019, León signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League.[20] In 18 appearances for Campeche, he registered a 1-1 record and 4.42 ERA with 19 strikeouts and seven saves across 18+1⁄3 innings pitched. León was released by the Piratas on May 27.

West Virginia Power

On March 5, 2021, León signed with the West Virginia Power of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 11 appearances, he posted a 1–0 record and 3.55 ERA with seven strikeouts and three saves over 12+2⁄3 innings pitched. León was released by West Virginia on August 28.[21]

References

  1. ^ "Journeyman Leon could be inching closer to majors". mlb.com. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  2. ^ "Arcenio León - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  3. ^ "Former Greeneville Astros Taking the Next Step". milb.com. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  4. ^ "Brewers Claim Arcenio Leon". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c "Tigers sign veteran Arcenio Leon to minor-league deal". MLive.com. October 28, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  6. ^ "Brewers Designate Arcenio Leon for Assignment to Complete Mike Gonzalez Deal". brewcrewball.com. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  7. ^ "Arcenio León re-signs with Brewers". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  8. ^ "Arcenio León - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "White Sox sign Arcenio Leon to minor-league deal". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  10. ^ Published June 3, 2017 (June 3, 2017). "Tigers relief pitcher Arcenio Leon beats the odds as 30-year-old rookie". Freep.com. Retrieved July 25, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "Detroit Tigers sign reliever Arcenio Leon". freep.com. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  12. ^ "Tigers officially sign Lough, Zagurski to minors deals". Detroitnews.com. February 8, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  13. ^ por REDACCIÓN/ Ultima Hora · 8 Febrero, 2017 (May 20, 2017). "Así será el roster de Venezuela para el Clásico Mundial | Ultima Hora". Ultimahoradigital.com. Retrieved May 28, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ Ardaya, Fabian (May 27, 2017). "Hamstring strain lands Kinsler on 10-day DL". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
  15. ^ "Arcenio Leon, 30, makes MLB debut for Tigers: 'I've been waiting for this chance'". MLive.com. May 29, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  16. ^ Published 8:07 p.m. ET June 11, 2017 (June 11, 2017). "In need of fresh arm, Tigers recall Chad Bell, send down Arcenio Leon". Freep.com. Retrieved July 25, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ "Tigers Place Arcenio Leon On Release Waivers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  18. ^ "Arcenio León reforzará el bullpen bélico para el 2018" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  19. ^ "El venezolano Arcenio León se viste de fiera". leones.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  20. ^ "Se reporta, Arcenio León". poresto.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  21. ^ Atlantic League Transactions
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