| Jeff Fulchino | |
|---|---|
Fulchino with the Houston Astros
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1979-11-26) November 26, 1979 (age 44) Titusville, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 22, 2006, for the Florida Marlins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 12, 2011, for the San Diego Padres | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 9–10 |
| Earned run average | 4.84 |
| Strikeouts | 162 |
| Teams | |
Jeffrey Paul Fulchino (born November 26, 1979) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
Fulchino played one Major League Baseball game with the Florida Marlinsin2006. His major league debut was on June 22, 2006, against the Baltimore Orioles. He pitched 1/3 of an inning and allowed 0 runs with one walk. Fulchino spent 2007 playing for the Albuquerque Isotopes, the Marlins Triple-A affiliate.
In February 2008, Fulchino signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. On June 8, 2008, Fulchino was called up to replace the struggling Joel Peralta.
On December 8, 2008, Fulchino was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros.[1]
During his 2009 season, Jeff was described as the Houston Astros 2nd most valuable pitcher. He threw 81 innings over 62 games; striking out 71 batters and boasting an ERA of 3.40. Jeff continued his success in the 2010 season. After battling mid-season injury, Fulchino lowered his season ERA to 5.65. As of August 20, 2010, Fulchino posted an ERA of 2.13 in his last 10 appearances.
He elected free agency on October 20, 2011, after spending the season with the San Diego Padres.
On December 16, he signed a split contract with the Washington Nationals.
Jeff pitched for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was named to the 2013 Atlantic League All Star team. Fulchino was named the closer for Willie Upshaw's Bridgeport Bluefish.
After retiring from baseball, Fulchino became a real estate agent in Monroe, Connecticut.[2]
