Tony Pena Jr.
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Born: Mar 23, 1981
- Debut: April 13, 2006
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
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Newsbreakers
December 11, 2009
"Shortstop-turned-reliever" Tony Pena Jr. has signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants, according to Fox Sports.
Our View:
Pena went 1-2 with a 2.33 ERA in 10 outings in the Royals' farm system last season, with nine of those appearances coming in Single-A. In his only Triple-A game, he struck out three batters in three scoreless innings.
September 8, 2009
Royals' converted pitcher Tony Pena Jr. made his Triple-A debut on Sunday, according to MLB.com. Pena Jr. threw three scoreless innings and struck out three in the outing.
Our View:
Pena Jr. has been getting some pretty solid reviews from the minors, and it sounds like he is well on his way to becoming a viable professional pitcher. He still has quite a bit of learning to do, but the experiment is looking like an early success.
August 28, 2009
According to MLB.com, former Royals infielder and current Royals' minor league pitcher Tony Pena Jr. pitched two hitless, scoreless innings for the team's Single-A affiliate in his last outing. Pena has thrown four straight scoreless innings after giving up four runs over his first 4.2 innings after being converted to a pitcher.
Our View:
It sounds like the Pena pitching experiment is off to a pretty good start. He has a very good arm, and if he learns how to pitch he could make it back to the show at some point in his career. Pena is the reverse Rick Ankiel, so we will see if it works out as well for him as it did for Rick.
July 26, 2009
ESPN is reporting that the Kansas City Royals have decided to convert shortstop Tony Pena Jr. to a pitcher. Pena was hitting .098 for the Royals when he was designated for assignment on July 16.
Our View:
Pena has shown he doesn't have the ability to hit at the major league level, but this move seems like quite a stretch. Don't expect to see him on the mound in KC anytime soon, if ever. The good news is the team doesn't have to watch him flail at the plate anymore.
July 16, 2009
Tony Pena Jr. has been designated for assignment.
Our View:
Perhaps the worst offensive player in the major leagues, it is conceivable that Pena may never play in another big league ball game. He should not be considered for an add in any format, under any circumstance, should he latch on somewhere else.
June 2, 2009
The Kansas City Star is reporting that the Royals have activated Tony Pena Jr. from the DL to replace Sidney Ponson. Pena was on the DL after surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his left hand.
Our View:
Pena holds no fantasy value as a backup infielder, but he is still a better fantasy option than Ponson was. If Pena can find his way into the lineup on a regular basis he could garner some attention, but until that point stay away.
May 6, 2009
Tony Pena Jr. underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured left hamate bone in his hand, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Pena is expected to be on the shelf for 4-6 weeks while recovering. He should not be missed in fantasy leagues, as he hitless over 11 at-bats as a reserve infielder.
May 4, 2009
According to the Kansas City Star, Tony Pena Jr. has been placed on the 15-day DL with a broken bone in his hand. He is expected to be out four to eight weeks.
Our View:
Pena played the final two innings of Saturday's game with the injury and had to swing with one hand and couldn't completely close his glove. That proves he's tough, but fantasy leagues don't give points for moxie. Pena did not have a hit in 11 at-bats on the season.
April 4, 2009
Tony Pena Jr. has made the Royals' opening day roster, according to the Kansas City Star. Manager Trey Hillman said, "Tony is on. I like his offensive approach much better than he had at this time last year. Obviously, we all love what he brings to the table defensively. That is a premier position, so he has a lot of value."
Our View:
Pena only hit .169 over 225 at-bats with the Royals last season, and is not expected to hold much fantasy value as a reserve middle infielder.
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