Richard Salazar

Baseball player
Richard Salazar
Pitcher
Born: (1981-10-06) October 6, 1981 (age 42)
Caracas, Venezuela
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Richard Jesus (da Silva) Salazar (born September 6, 1981) is a Venezulean former professional baseball pitcher who is currently a coach in the Minnesota Twins minor league system.

He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 13th round of the 2001 MLB Draft out of Miami-Dade College. He played in the Orioles farm system through 2007, reaching AAA with the Norfolk Tides. In 2005, he was suspended 15 games for violating baseball's minor league steroid policy.[1][2]

Upon his release by the Orioles organization, he began playing independent league baseball in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball with the Wichita Wingnuts (2008-2009), Shreveport-Bossier Captains (2009-2011) and the Sioux City Explorers (2011-2012). He also played with the Rockland Boulders of the Can-Am League.

He was on the roster for the Spain national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Players suspended under baseball's steroids policy
  2. ^ Nine minor-leaguers suspended for violating steroids policy
  3. ^ Ex-MDC baseball star still perseveres
  4. ^ A World of Opportunities

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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Spain roster – 2013 World Baseball Classic
  • Manager 2 Mauro Mazzotti
  • Pitching coach Renny Duarte
  • First base coach 17 Felix Cano
  • Third base coach 8 Candelario Diaz
  • Bench coach 18 Manny Crespo
  • Coach José Alguacil
  • Coach 14 Miguel Erroz


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