Manny Acosta
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Manuel Alcides "Manny" Acosta Molina (born May 1, 1981 in Colón, Panama
) is a Panamanian
professional baseball
pitcher
for the New York Mets
of Major League Baseball
.
on January 6, . He spent five and a half seasons in the Yankees' minor league system before being released on July 24, . Prior to his release, Acosta had gone 0–8 with a 6.40 ERA
in 15 games.
joe terzi signed Acosta on July 29, 2003. He fared slightly better with Atlanta's High-A team, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans
, recording a 6.39 ERA and winning 2 games.
In , Acosta began the season with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Braves. However, after only 2 games with the GCL Braves, he was called back up to Myrtle Beach. He started the next reason with the Rookie-level Danville Braves
. After an impressive performance, striking out 8 batters in 3 games, he was once again promoted to the Pelicans. He split the season between the AA Mississippi Braves
and the AAA Richmond Braves
.
Acosta pitched for Panama
in the 2006 World Baseball Classic
. He had an 0–1 record during the event.
On October 12, 2006, the Braves purchased Acosta's contract and added him to their 40-man roster.
On August 10, , Acosta was called up to the big leagues after Octavio Dotel
hit the DL. He made his big league debut on August 12 pitching a scoreless inning of relief against the Philadelphia Phillies
. He earned his first Major League victory on September 23 against the Milwaukee Brewers
. He finished the season 1–1 with a 2.28 ERA.
Acosta entered the 2008 season as a middle relief pitcher. But after Rafael Soriano
and Peter Moylan
were quickly placed on the DL, Acosta found himself in the closer role where he has struggled. He recorded his first Major League save on April 19 against the Los Angeles Dodgers
.
On March 30, 2010, the New York Mets
claimed Acosta off waivers from the Braves. On April 21 he was replacing Ryota Igarashi
who went on the DL. He came back on July 22 as he replaced Fernando Nieve
who was DFA'd.
The Mets purchased his contract on June 3, 2011. As Michael O'Connor was sent down.
Colón, Panama
Colón is a sea port on the Caribbean Sea coast of Panama. The city lies near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. It is capital of Panama's Colón Province and has traditionally been known as Panama's second city....
) is a Panamanian
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
professional baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
for the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
of Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
.
Professional career
Acosta was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York YankeesNew York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
on January 6, . He spent five and a half seasons in the Yankees' minor league system before being released on July 24, . Prior to his release, Acosta had gone 0–8 with a 6.40 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
in 15 games.
joe terzi signed Acosta on July 29, 2003. He fared slightly better with Atlanta's High-A team, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Myrtle Beach Pelicans
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are a minor league baseball team in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They are a Class A Advanced team in the Carolina League and the franchise is currently the farm team of the Texas Rangers. From their inaugural season until 2010, the Pelicans were an affiliate of the...
, recording a 6.39 ERA and winning 2 games.
In , Acosta began the season with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Braves. However, after only 2 games with the GCL Braves, he was called back up to Myrtle Beach. He started the next reason with the Rookie-level Danville Braves
Danville Braves
The Danville Braves are a minor league baseball team in Danville, Virginia, USA. They are an Advanced Rookie-level team in the Appalachian League and have been a farm team of the Atlanta Braves since 1993. The Braves play home games at American Legion Post 325 Field...
. After an impressive performance, striking out 8 batters in 3 games, he was once again promoted to the Pelicans. He split the season between the AA Mississippi Braves
Mississippi Braves
The Mississippi Braves, or M-Braves as they are referred to locally, are a minor league baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson. The team is the Class AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, and plays in the Southern League. The team is owned and operated by Liberty Media, which...
and the AAA Richmond Braves
Richmond Braves
The Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
.
Acosta pitched for Panama
Panama national baseball team
The Panama national baseball team is the national team of Panama. They are currently the 16th ranked baseball team in the world.- Roster :PitchersManuel Acosta,Albenis Castillo,Bienvenido Cedeno,Bruce Chen,Manuel Corpas,Jorge Cortez,...
in the 2006 World Baseball Classic
2006 World Baseball Classic
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. He had an 0–1 record during the event.
On October 12, 2006, the Braves purchased Acosta's contract and added him to their 40-man roster.
On August 10, , Acosta was called up to the big leagues after Octavio Dotel
Octavio Dotel
Octavio Eduardo Dotel is a Domincan professional baseball pitcher who is currently a Free Agent....
hit the DL. He made his big league debut on August 12 pitching a scoreless inning of relief against the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. He earned his first Major League victory on September 23 against the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. He finished the season 1–1 with a 2.28 ERA.
Acosta entered the 2008 season as a middle relief pitcher. But after Rafael Soriano
Rafael Soriano
Rafael Soriano is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He bats and throws right-handed...
and Peter Moylan
Peter Moylan
Peter Michael Moylan is a relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball. Moylan features a mid ninety mile per hour fastball and throws sidearm.-Early career:...
were quickly placed on the DL, Acosta found himself in the closer role where he has struggled. He recorded his first Major League save on April 19 against the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
.
On March 30, 2010, the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
claimed Acosta off waivers from the Braves. On April 21 he was replacing Ryota Igarashi
Ryota Igarashi
is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously pitched for the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball and the New York Mets of Major League Baseball.-Japanese career:...
who went on the DL. He came back on July 22 as he replaced Fernando Nieve
Fernando Nieve
Fernando Alexis Nieve [knee-EH-veh] is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Doosan Bears of the Korean Baseball Organization. He previously played in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros and New York Mets...
who was DFA'd.
The Mets purchased his contract on June 3, 2011. As Michael O'Connor was sent down.