Jairo Asencio

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Jairo Asencio formerly listed as Luis Manuel Valdez

• Bats Right , Throws Right
• Height 6' 2" , Weight 205 lb.
• Debut July 12, 2009
• Born May 5, 1984 in Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic

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Jairo Asencio led the International League in saves under two different names. Going by Luis Valdez, he led the 2009 IL with 27 saves for the Gwinnett Braves. He was then revealed to really be Jairo Asencio. In the 2011 IL, his 26 saves for Gwinnett paced the circuit. He then starred in the 2012 Caribbean Series, allowing no hits, walks or runs in three innings while saving three games for the Leones del Escogido. He helped Escogido win the Series and took home the Caribbean Series MVP. The only relief pitcher to win the award before Asencio was Francisco Butto.

[edit] Related Sites

• Luis Valdez on mlb.com