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'''Esteban Luis Yan''' (born June 22, 1975) is a Dominican former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in all or part of eleven seasons in [[Major League Baseball]]. At 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), 275 lb, he batted and threw [[right-handed]].
'''Esteban Luis Yan''' (born June 22, 1975) is a Dominican former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in all or parts of 11 seasons in [[Major League Baseball]]. At {{Height|ft=6|in=4}}, {{Convert|275|lb|kg|abbr=unit}}, he batted and threw [[right-handed]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
Yan was originally signed by the [[Atlanta Braves]] as an amateur free agent in 1990.<ref name=br>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/y/yanes01.shtml|title=Esteban Yan Statistics|work=Baseball-Reference.com|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|access-date=August 26, 2009}}</ref> After spending time in the minor leagues, he made his major league debut with the [[Baltimore Orioles]] on May 20, 1996.<ref name=br/>
Yan was originally signed by the [[Atlanta Braves]] as an amateur free agent in 1990.<ref name=br>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/y/yanes01.shtml|title=Esteban Yan Statistics|work=Baseball-Reference.com|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|access-date=August 26, 2009}}</ref> He was traded along with [[Tony Tarasco]] and [[Roberto Kelly]] from the Braves to the [[Montreal Expos]] for [[Marquis Grissom]] on April 6, 1995.<ref>[https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/apr/07/expos-continue-housecleaning-trade-grissom/ "Expos Continue Housecleaning, Trade Grissom," ''The Associated Press'' (AP), Friday, April 7, 1995.] Retrieved February 2, 2023.</ref> After spending time in the minor leagues, he made his major league debut with the [[Baltimore Orioles]] on May 20, 1996.<ref name=br/>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Yan made his major league debut on May 20, 1996 with the [[Baltimore Orioles]]. He appeared in just 4 games with the Orioles that season while making just 3 appearances the following season. In 1998, Yan pitched for the [[Tampa Bay Devil Rays]]. In 64 games, he posted an ERA of 3.86 in {{frac|88|2|3}} innings. In 1999, his ERA ballooned to 5.90 in 50 games. In 2000, Yan pitched between the rotation and the bullpen, appearing in 43 games while starting 20 of them. He was 7–8 in {{frac|137|2|3}} innings.
Yan made his major league debut on May 20, 1996 with the [[Baltimore Orioles]]. He appeared in just four games with the Orioles that season while making just 3 appearances the following season. In 1998, Yan pitched for the [[Tampa Bay Devil Rays]]. In 64 games, he posted an ERA of 3.86 in {{frac|88|2|3}} innings. In 1999, his ERA ballooned to 5.90 in 50 games. In 2000, Yan pitched between the rotation and the bullpen, appearing in 43 games while starting 20 of them. He was 7–8 in {{frac|137|2|3}} innings.


On June 4, 2000, Yan hit a [[home run]] in his first major league [[at bat]], on the first pitch. He also had a [[Single (baseball)|single]] in his next at bat, the only other of his career, giving him a 1.000 [[batting average (baseball)|batting average]] and a 2.500 [[slugging percentage]].
On June 4, 2000, Yan hit a [[home run]] in his first major league [[at bat|at-bat]], on the first pitch. His next plate appearance resulted in a [[sacrifice bunt]], which does not count as an official at bat. In his only other career plate appearance (on June 30, 2003, as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals), he hit a [[Single (baseball)|single]], giving him a 1.000 [[batting average (baseball)|batting average]] and a 2.500 [[slugging percentage]].


The following season, Yan served as closer for the Devil Rays, saving 22 games in 54 appearances. Yan began the 2002 season as the Devil Rays closer before being removed of the role during the season, he finished with a record of 7–8 in 55 games with 19 saves. On December 26, 2002, Yan signed a 1 year deal with the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].<ref>https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Rangers-Sign-Yan-to-One-Year-Contract-8840863.php</ref> In 15 games, he was 0–1 with a 6.94 ERA. He was traded to the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] on May 26, 2003 for a minor league outfielder and cash.<ref>https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Cardinals-Get-Esteban-Yan-From-Rangers-7368536.php</ref> In 2004, Yan pitched for the [[Detroit Tigers]]. He rebounded from the previous three seasons, as his ERA sat at a career low 3.83 in a career high 69 appearances.
In the 2001 season, Yan served as closer for the Devil Rays, saving 22 games in 54 appearances. Yan began the 2002 season as the Devil Rays closer before being removed of the role during the season, he finished with a record of 7–8 in 55 games with 19 saves. On December 26, 2002, Yan signed a one-year deal with the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Rangers-Sign-Yan-to-One-Year-Contract-8840863.php|title=Rangers Sign Yan to One-Year Contract|date=27 December 2002}}</ref> In 15 games, he was 0–1 with a 6.94 ERA. He was traded to the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] on May 26, 2003, for a minor league outfielder and cash.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Cardinals-Get-Esteban-Yan-From-Rangers-7368536.php|title = Cardinals Get Esteban Yan from Rangers|date = 27 May 2003}}</ref> In 2004, Yan pitched for the [[Detroit Tigers]]. He rebounded from the previous three seasons, as his ERA sat at a career-low 3.83 in a career-high 69 appearances.


In 2005, Yan pitched for the Angels. He was 1–1 in 49 games. In 2006, he began the season with the Angels before being traded to the [[Cincinnati Reds]] on May 30.<ref>http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/mlb/id/2463672</ref>
In 2005, Yan pitched for the Angels. He was 1–1 in 49 games. In 2006, he began the season with the Angels before being traded to the [[Cincinnati Reds]] on May 30.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/mlb/id/2463672|title=Reds get Yan from Angels}}</ref>


===Asia===
===Asia===
Yan spent the 2007 season as a pitcher for the [[Hanshin Tigers]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]]'s [[Central League]]. In 2008, Yan rejoined the Orioles organization, but this time with its minor league affiliate the [[Norfolk Tides]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Esteban Yan|publisher=MiLB.com|url=http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Esteban%20Yan&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=124643|access-date=April 8, 2008}}</ref> Yan was released on July 18, 2008. He signed with [[SK Wyverns]] of the [[Korean Baseball League]] in July, 2008 and spent the rest of the season with them.
Yan spent the 2007 season as a pitcher for the [[Hanshin Tigers]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]]'s [[Central League]]. In 2008, Yan rejoined the Orioles organization, but this time with its minor league affiliate the [[Norfolk Tides]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Esteban Yan|publisher=MiLB.com|url=http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Esteban%20Yan&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=124643|access-date=April 8, 2008|archive-date=May 19, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519142205/http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Esteban|url-status=dead}}</ref> Yan was released on July 18, 2008. He signed with [[SK Wyverns]] of the [[Korean Baseball League]] in July 2008 and spent the rest of the season with them.


===Mexico===
===Mexico===
Yan spent the first half of 2009 pitching for the [[Bridgeport Bluefish]], an unaffiliated minor league team in the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball|Atlantic League]]. On August 11, 2009, Yan signed a minor league contract with the [[Florida Marlins]] and was assigned to the [[New Orleans Zephyrs]]. However, he failed the physical and stayed with Bridgeport.{{citation needed|date=June 2011}} He signed with the [[Diablos Rojos del México]] to start 2010, then returned to the Bluefish, by whom he was activated on August 17.<ref>[http://www.bridgeportbluefish.com/team/transactions/ Bridgeport Bluefish current transactions]</ref> He returned to the Bluefish in 2011, splitting the season between Bridgeport and the [[Vaqueros Laguna]] of the Mexican League. He signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo for the 2012 season.
Yan spent the first half of 2009 pitching for the [[Bridgeport Bluefish]], an unaffiliated minor league team in the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball|Atlantic League]]. On August 11, 2009, Yan signed a minor league contract with the [[Florida Marlins]] and was assigned to the [[New Orleans Zephyrs]]. However, he failed the physical and stayed with Bridgeport.{{citation needed|date=June 2011}} He signed with the [[Diablos Rojos del México]] to start 2010, then returned to the Bluefish, by whom he was activated on August 17.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bridgeportbluefish.com/team/transactions/ |title=Bridgeport Bluefish current transactions |access-date=2010-08-30 |archive-date=2015-01-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108071209/http://www.bridgeportbluefish.com/team/transactions/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> He returned to the Bluefish in 2011, splitting the season between Bridgeport and the [[Vaqueros Laguna]] of the Mexican League. He signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo for the 2012 season.


==Television==
==Television==
Yan is the first member of the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] to be named on ''[[The Simpsons]]''. In the March 16, 2003, episode entitled "[[C. E. D'oh!]]," [[Bart Simpson]] exclaims "Look at me! I'm [[Tomokazu Ohka]] of the [[Montreal Expos]]!" while playing baseball, to which [[Milhouse Van Houten|Milhouse]] replies "Well, I'm Esteban Yan of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays!", referencing the relative obscurity of the two pitchers and their respective teams.
Yan is the first member of the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] to be named on ''[[The Simpsons]]''. In the March 16, 2003, episode entitled "[[C. E. D'oh!]]," [[Bart Simpson]] exclaims "Look at me! I'm [[Tomokazu Ohka]] of the [[Montreal Expos]]!" while playing baseball, to which [[Milhouse Van Houten|Milhouse]] replies "Well, I'm Esteban Yan of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays!", referencing the relative obscurity of the two pitchers and their respective teams.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 12:17, 18 April 2024

Esteban Yan
Pitcher
Born: (1975-06-22) June 22, 1975 (age 48)
Campiña del Seibo, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 20, 1996, for the Baltimore Orioles
NPB: April 3, 2007, for the Hanshin Tigers
KBO: August 26, 2008, for the SK Wyverns
Last appearance
MLB: July 6, 2006, for the Cincinnati Reds
NPB: August 21, 2007, for the Hanshin Tigers
KBO: October 2, 2008, for the SK Wyverns
MLB statistics
Win–loss record33–39
Earned run average5.14
Strikeouts553
NPB statistics
Win–loss record6–5
Earned run average4.66
Strikeouts52
KBO statistics
Win–loss record1–2
Earned run average2.15
Strikeouts17
Teams

Esteban Luis Yan (born June 22, 1975) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in all or parts of 11 seasons in Major League Baseball. At 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), 275 lb (125 kg), he batted and threw right-handed.

Early years[edit]

Yan was originally signed by the Atlanta Braves as an amateur free agent in 1990.[1] He was traded along with Tony Tarasco and Roberto Kelly from the Braves to the Montreal Expos for Marquis Grissom on April 6, 1995.[2] After spending time in the minor leagues, he made his major league debut with the Baltimore Orioles on May 20, 1996.[1]

Professional career[edit]

Yan made his major league debut on May 20, 1996 with the Baltimore Orioles. He appeared in just four games with the Orioles that season while making just 3 appearances the following season. In 1998, Yan pitched for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. In 64 games, he posted an ERA of 3.86 in 88+2⁄3 innings. In 1999, his ERA ballooned to 5.90 in 50 games. In 2000, Yan pitched between the rotation and the bullpen, appearing in 43 games while starting 20 of them. He was 7–8 in 137+2⁄3 innings.

On June 4, 2000, Yan hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, on the first pitch. His next plate appearance resulted in a sacrifice bunt, which does not count as an official at bat. In his only other career plate appearance (on June 30, 2003, as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals), he hit a single, giving him a 1.000 batting average and a 2.500 slugging percentage.

In the 2001 season, Yan served as closer for the Devil Rays, saving 22 games in 54 appearances. Yan began the 2002 season as the Devil Rays closer before being removed of the role during the season, he finished with a record of 7–8 in 55 games with 19 saves. On December 26, 2002, Yan signed a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers.[3] In 15 games, he was 0–1 with a 6.94 ERA. He was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals on May 26, 2003, for a minor league outfielder and cash.[4] In 2004, Yan pitched for the Detroit Tigers. He rebounded from the previous three seasons, as his ERA sat at a career-low 3.83 in a career-high 69 appearances.

In 2005, Yan pitched for the Angels. He was 1–1 in 49 games. In 2006, he began the season with the Angels before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds on May 30.[5]

Asia[edit]

Yan spent the 2007 season as a pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League. In 2008, Yan rejoined the Orioles organization, but this time with its minor league affiliate the Norfolk Tides.[6] Yan was released on July 18, 2008. He signed with SK Wyverns of the Korean Baseball League in July 2008 and spent the rest of the season with them.

Mexico[edit]

Yan spent the first half of 2009 pitching for the Bridgeport Bluefish, an unaffiliated minor league team in the Atlantic League. On August 11, 2009, Yan signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins and was assigned to the New Orleans Zephyrs. However, he failed the physical and stayed with Bridgeport.[citation needed] He signed with the Diablos Rojos del México to start 2010, then returned to the Bluefish, by whom he was activated on August 17.[7] He returned to the Bluefish in 2011, splitting the season between Bridgeport and the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican League. He signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo for the 2012 season.

Television[edit]

Yan is the first member of the Tampa Bay Rays to be named on The Simpsons. In the March 16, 2003, episode entitled "C. E. D'oh!," Bart Simpson exclaims "Look at me! I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!" while playing baseball, to which Milhouse replies "Well, I'm Esteban Yan of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays!", referencing the relative obscurity of the two pitchers and their respective teams.[citation needed]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Esteban Yan Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved August 26, 2009.
  2. ^ "Expos Continue Housecleaning, Trade Grissom," The Associated Press (AP), Friday, April 7, 1995. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  3. ^ "Rangers Sign Yan to One-Year Contract". 27 December 2002.
  4. ^ "Cardinals Get Esteban Yan from Rangers". 27 May 2003.
  5. ^ "Reds get Yan from Angels".
  6. ^ "Esteban Yan". MiLB.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
  7. ^ "Bridgeport Bluefish current transactions". Archived from the original on 2015-01-08. Retrieved 2010-08-30.

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