Sauryn Lao
| Sauryn Lao | |
|---|---|
| Seattle Mariners | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 14, 1999 Barahona, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 22, 2025, for the Seattle Mariners | |
| MLB statistics (through April 22, 2025) | |
| Win-loss record | 0-0 |
| Earned run average | 0.00 |
| Strikeouts | 3 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Sauryn Lao (born August 14, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Los Angeles Dodgers
Lao signed as an infielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016 at the age of 16.[1] He helped the AZL Dodgers win a league championship in 2018, with a two-RBI triple in the final game of the championship series.[2] He batted .253 in five minor league seasons, reaching the High-A level.[3] During the 2022 season, he converted into a pitcher,[4] making his first appearance on the mound in 2023. He reached Triple-A in 2024, with a 5.22 ERA in 20 relief appearances for Oklahoma City.[3] He became a free agent after the 2024 season.[5]
Seattle Mariners
On December 14, 2024, Lao signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[6] He began the 2025 season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.[7] On April 20, Lao was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] He made his MLB debut on April 22, striking out 3 and allowing an unearned run in 1+2⁄3 innings against the Boston Red Sox.[9] Lao was designated for assignment by the Mariners on April 30.[10] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on May 2.[11]
References
- ^ Timmons, Mark. "Who is Sauryn Lao… and Other Stuff". LA Dodger Talk. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ Lara-Cinisomo, Vincent (September 1, 2018). "Dodgers hang on, win AZL championship". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ a b "Sauryn Lao Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Booth, Tim (April 20, 2025). "Mariners pitcher Sauryn Lao, a former infield prospect, makes his MLB debut". Seattle Times. Archived from the original on April 20, 2025. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ Moriyama, Chad (November 25, 2024). "Notes: Mookie position change, May & Gonsolin avoid arb, 40-man roster shuffle, coaching changes, awards galore, minor-league signings, more". Dodgers Digest. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ Kowascth, Teren. "Seattle Mariners Sign Intriguing Prospect Sauryn Lao to Minor League Deal". On SI. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ "Five of MLB Pipeline's Top-30 Mariners Prospects Will Open in Tacoma". MiLB.com. March 28, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ Deeds, Nick (April 22, 2025). "Casey Lawrence Elects Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Sauryn Lao 2025 Pitching Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Adams, Steve (April 30, 2025). "Luke Raley Out At Least Six Weeks; Mariners Select Rhylan Thomas". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ "Mariners Outright Sauryn Lao". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors)