| Rafael Fernandes | |
|---|---|
 Fernandes with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1986-04-23) April 23, 1986 (age 38) São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Bats: RightThrows: Right | |
| NPB debut | |
| August 6, 2011, for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows | |
| NPB statistics (through 2013 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 8.31 |
| Strikeouts | 4 |
| Teams | |
Rafael Miranda Fernandes (born April 23, 1986) is a Brazilian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Career
Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Fernandes signed with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball in 2009. He made his NPB debut on August 6, 2011. In 10 NPB games, from 2011 to 2012, Fernandes pitched to a 1–0 record and 8.31 ERA with 4 strikeouts. He became a free agent after the 2013 season.
Canberra Cavalry
Fernandes signed with the Canberra Cavalry of the Australian Baseball League for the 2015/2016 season. He recorded a 2–3 record and 5.61 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 13 games.
Ibaraki Astro Planets
On April 17, 2021, Fernandes signed with the Ibaraki Astro Planets of the Baseball Challenge League.
Representing Brazil
He represented Brazil at the 2003 Baseball World Cup, 2005 Baseball World Cup and 2013 World Baseball Classic.
References
- "Rafael Fernandes Japanese Leagues Statistics & History".
- @NPB_Reddit (17 April 2021). "Former Yakult Swallows pitcher Rafael Fernandes has signed on to play for the Ibaraki Astro Planets of the independ…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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- 1986 births
- Living people
- Brazilian expatriate baseball players in Japan
- Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers
- Baseball players from São Paulo
- Tokyo Yakult Swallows players
- 2013 World Baseball Classic players
- Brazilian expatriate baseball players in Australia
- Canberra Cavalry players
- Baseball biography stubs