2015 Edward Mujica 11 Playoff Saves

Lore & Background

Mujica signed with the Indians as an undrafted free agent on October 22, 2001. He made his MLB debut on June 21, 2006, with Cleveland. He was traded to the Padres on April 1, 2009, and later to the Marlins on November 13, 2010. On July 31, 2012, he was traded to the Cardinals. He became the Cardinals' closer in 2013 and was selected to the All-Star Game. He signed with the Red Sox on December 7, 2013. After being designated for assignment in 2015, he was traded to the Athletics. He signed a minor league contract with the Royals on July 15, 2016, and was released on August 10, 2016.

Reader's Guide

Mujica is mainly a two-pitch pitcher, utilizing a four-seam fastball at 90-93 mph and a splitter at 86-89. He also has a two-seam fastball and a slider in the low 80s. Lefties see a very heavy diet of splitters; right-handed hitters tend to see a greater assortment of pitches, including the slider.

Did You Know?

• Mujica earned the win in the first regular season game at Citi Field on April 13, 2009.
• He earned his first career save on May 23, 2009, against the Chicago Cubs.
• Mujica was selected to the 2013 All-Star Game as a replacement for Adam Wainwright.
• He was traded to the Kansas City Royals on July 15, 2016, but was released on August 10, 2016.