Alfredo Aceves
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Alfredo Aceves
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 220 lb.
- Born December 8, 1982 in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico
[edit] Biographical Information
Alfredo Aceves became the Boston Red Sox's closer by default at the start of the 2012 season, after Jonathan Papelbon's departure via free agency and an injury suffered in spring training by his expected successor, Andrew Bailey. As 2011's set-up man, Daniel Bard, had just been converted into a starter, new BoSox manager Bobby Valentine found himself with few viable options for the job. Aceves had been a middle reliever and spot starter the previous year, having an outstanding season with a 10-2 record and a 2.61 ERA in 55 games. However, in his first appearance on April 5th, facing the Detroit Tigers, he gave up the game-winning hit to Austin Jackson, the only batter he faced, then in his second game on April 8th, he came in to protect a 10-7 lead in the 9th, and immediately gave up a pair of singles and a game-tying home run to Miguel Cabrera; he left the game again without having retired anyone.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 2009
