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Dominican baseball player (born 1980)
Baseball player
Héctor R. Luna (born February 1, 1980) is a Dominican Republic former professional baseball infielder . He last played for the Hiroshima Carp in Nippon Professional Baseball . He is primarily an infielder, but has played every position at the major league level except pitcher and catcher .
Cleveland Indians [ edit ]
Luna was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Indians in 1999 and played from 2000 to 2003 with the Indians farm system, reaching as high as AA with the Akron Aeros in 2003.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays [ edit ]
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays drafted Luna from the Indians in the 2002 Rule 5 Draft . He returned to the Indians in April 2003.
St. Louis Cardinals [ edit ]
Luna was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals from the Indians in the Rule 5 Draft in December 2003 . He made his major league debut with the Cardinals on April 8, 2004 . He hit a home run in his first Major League at-bat, against Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano .[1]
In the 2004 World Series , while playing against the Boston Red Sox , Luna appeared in one game. In the eighth inning of the Game 4, he pinch hit for second baseman Tony Womack and struck out.[2]
Return to Indians [ edit ]
On July 30, 2006 , Luna was traded by the Cardinals to the Cleveland Indians for second baseman Ronnie Belliard .[3] Joe Inglett for the remainder of the season.
After the 2006 season, the Indians acquired Josh Barfield from the San Diego Padres to be the team's everyday second baseman, leaving Luna to fight for a utility infield role with three other candidates during the team's 2007 spring training . He performed poorly during spring training, committing eight errors and batting just .012 in 28 spring games. The Indians kept Mike Rouse as their utility infielder and Luna began 2007 with the AAA Buffalo Bisons .
Toronto Blue Jays [ edit ]
On August 3, 2007, the Toronto Blue Jays claimed Luna off waivers,[4] [5]
Luna with the Dodgers in 2009 spring training
Los Angeles Dodgers [ edit ]
Luna became a free agent after the 2008 season and signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers .[6]
Luna was assigned to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes for the 2009 season. He had a successful year for the Isotopes, hitting .351 with 17 home runs and 62 RBI in 92 games.[7]
Florida Marlins [ edit ]
On December 4, 2009, Luna signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins .[8] [5]
Boston Red Sox [ edit ]
On January 3, 2011, Luna signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox .[9]
Philadelphia Phillies [ edit ]
On December 21, 2011, Luna signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies .[10] 2012 season with the AAA Lehigh Valley IronPigs , his contract was purchased by the Phillies on May 11. Luna replaced the injured Laynce Nix on the Phillies' 25-man roster.[11] Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field .[12] [13]
Pittsburgh Pirates [ edit ]
Luna signed with the Pirates on August 31, 2012.[14]
Chunichi Dragons [ edit ]
In November 2012, Luna signed with the Chunichi Dragons worth $450,000 with up to $200,000 in incentives.[15]
Hiroshima Carp [ edit ]
On December 18, 2015 as a free agent, Luna signed with the Hiroshima Carp on a one-year deal.[16] [7] Jason Pridie and Steve Delabar .[17]
Through four seasons in NPB, Luna had a career batting average of .309.[7]
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ "Infield flies: Cards acquire Belliard from Tribe for Luna" . ESPN Associated Press . July 30, 2006. Retrieved December 26, 2021 .
^ "Jays pick up Luna; dump Clayton, Clark" . CBC.ca . Retrieved December 26, 2021 .
^ a b "Hector Luna Stats" . Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved December 26, 2021 .
^ Shaikin, Bill (January 8, 2009). "Dodgers sign Yhency Brazoban -- and 14 others -- to minor league contracts" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved December 26, 2021 .
^ a b c "Hector Luna Minor, Winter & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History" . Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved December 26, 2021 .
^ Rodriguez, Juan C. (December 4, 2009). "Six-year minor league free agent signings" . Sun-Sentinel the original on December 8, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2021 .
^ Drellich, Evan (February 2, 2011). "Red Sox sign four free agents to Minors deals" . Boston Red Sox MLB.com . Archived from the original on February 10, 2011. Retrieved February 10, 2011 .
^ Sheldon, Mark (December 21, 2011). "Phillies give Minor League deals to Hector Luna, Luis Montanez" . Philadelphia Phillies MLB.com . Archived from the original on January 7, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2012 .
^ Johnston, Pat (May 11, 2012). "Laynce Nix Injury: Phillies Place Nix On 15-Day DL, Call Up Three Players" . SB Nation Philly . Retrieved December 26, 2021 .
^ Gelb, Matt (May 16, 2012). "Ty Wigginton, Hector Luna lead Phillies to 9-2 win over Chicago Cubs" . The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved December 26, 2021 .
^ Blontz, Blaine (August 30, 2012). "Phillies INF Hector Luna Outrighted; Elects Free Agency" . MLB Daily Dish . SB Nation . Retrieved December 26, 2021 .
^ Williams, Tim (August 31, 2012). "Minor Moves: Pirates Sign Hector Luna, Upper Level Promotions" . Pirates Prospects . Retrieved August 31, 2012 .
^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (November 21, 2012). "Minor Moves: Ka'aihue, Hinshaw, Luna, Pirates" . MLB Trade Rumors . Retrieved November 21, 2012 .
^ "Carp, third baseman Luna finalize one-year deal" . The Japan Times . Retrieved December 18, 2015 .
^ "Carp cut ties with Luna, Pridie, Delabar" . The Japan Times . Retrieved January 16, 2017 .
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