Friday, December 17, 2010

Jimenez Signs With Japan’s Eagles

Former Major League pitcher Kelvin Jimenez has signed an agreement with Japan's Rakuten Eagles in Pacific League.

The team announced on Friday that the signing of 30-year-old right-hander from the Dominican Republic.

Jimenez made his major league debut in 2007 with the St. Louis Cardinals and was 3-0 with 35 strikeouts and a 6.82 ERA in two seasons with the National League team.

He spent the 2010 season with the Doosan Bears in the Korean professional league.