Edward Mujica

Edward Mujica
Mujica with the Oakland Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Relief pitcher
Born: (1984-05-10) May 10, 1984 (age 32) Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 21, 2006, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics (through 2015 season)
Win–loss record	24-28
Earned run average	3.85
Strikeouts	423
Saves	50
Teams
Cleveland Indians (2006–2008) San Diego Padres (2009–2010) Florida/Miami Marlins (2011–2012) St. Louis Cardinals (2012–2013) Boston Red Sox (2014–2015) Oakland Athletics (2015)
Career highlights and awards
All Star (2013)

Edward José Mujica (Spanish pronunciation: [muˈxika]; born May 10, 1984) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres, Florida/Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, and Oakland Athletics.

Mujica originally signed with the Indians as an undrafted free agent in October, 2001. He quickly became one of the top pitching prospects in the Cleveland organization.

Mujica began his career as a starter with San Felipe, Burlington and Lake County in 2002, 2003, and 2004. He became a full-time reliever in 2005, and dominated the Carolina League as the closer with the Kinston Indians, earning a 2.08 ERA, 14 saves, 32 strikeouts and just two walks in 26 innings before being promoted to Double-A Akron. He continued his dominance with the Aeros, going 2–1 with 10 saves, a 2.88 ERA, 33 strikeouts, and only five walks in  34 ²⁄₃ innings.