Ubaldo Jimenez Career ERA

Lore & Background

Jiménez was born in Nagua, Dominican Republic. His father served in the Dominican Army. At 16, he was offered a contract by the New York Mets, but his mother insisted he finish high school. He signed with the Colorado Rockies on April 25, 2001, for $50,000, in part because they allowed him to skip training to finish high school. He made his MLB debut on September 26, 2006, as a relief pitcher. He earned his first MLB win on July 29, 2007. On April 17, 2010, he no-hit the Atlanta Braves, the first no-hitter in Rockies history. He was traded to the Cleveland Indians on July 31, 2011. He earned his 100th MLB victory on September 22, 2015, as a member of the Baltimore Orioles.

Reader's Guide

Jiménez is a right-handed pitcher. His primary tenure with the Rockies was from 2006 to 2011, ending when he was traded in July 2011. He did not pitch for the Chicago White Sox according to the source. His career ERA is 4.41.

Did You Know?

• Jiménez threw the fastest fastball among starters in the majors in 2008, averaging 94.9 mph.
• He set a franchise record for consecutive scoreless innings by a starting pitcher in 2010.
• He was the first pitcher in Rockies history to win NL Pitcher of the Month more than once.