Jorge De Leon
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Jorge Luis De Leon
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 168 lb.
- Born August 15, 1987 in Azua Dominican Republic
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Jorge De Leon is a minor league relief pitcher currently in the Houston Astros system.
Signed by Julio Linares and Sergio Beltre, De Leon began his professional career as a shortstop in 2006, playing for the DSL Astros, hitting .230 in 56 games. Again with the DSL Astros in 2007, De Leon hit .190 in 52 games. He moved stateside in 2008, playing for the Greeneville Astros and hitting .235 in 32 games. In 2009, he played for the Tri-City ValleyCats and the Lexington Legends, hitting a combined .206 in 66 games. He converted to pitching for the 2010 season, making 23 appearances for the ValleyCats and going 2-1 with a 0.64 ERA.
