Robert Suárez

Robert Alexander Suárez Subero (born March 1, 1991) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers of the Nippon Professional Baseball(NPB). He previously played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of the NPB.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Suarez and the second or maternal family name is Subero.
Robert Suárez
Suarez with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
Hanshin Tigers – No. 75
Pitcher
Born: (1991-03-01) March 1, 1991
Bolívar State, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Professional debut
LMB: 2015, for the Saraperos de Saltillo
NPB: April 10, 2016, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
LMB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record5–0
ERA1.72
Strikeouts48
NPB statistics
(through 2020season)
Win–loss record6-12
ERA3.53
Holds37
Saves26
Strikeouts151
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Career

Saraperos de Saltillo

Suarez spent the 2015 season with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

On November 2, 2015, Suarez signed with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) .[1][2]

On April 10, 2016, Suarez made his NPB debut.[3] In 2016, he finished the regular season with a 2–6 record, a 3.19 ERA, 64 strikeouts, 26 holds, and one save in 53 2/3 innings.

On February 8, 2017, Suarez was selected to the Venezuela national baseball team for the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[4] On March 12, he injured his right elbow in a game against Mexico.[5] He had Tommy John surgery on April 14.[6]

On August 11, 2018, Suarez pitched in the Pacific League against the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters for the first time in two years. [7] He finished the regular season with 11 games pitched, a 1–1 win–loss record, a 6.30 ERA, 3 holds, and 10 strikeouts in 10 innings.

Suarez finished the 2019 regular season with 9 Games pitched, a 0–4 Win–loss record, a 5.74ERA, and 27 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings. He pitched in the 2019 Japan Series. On November 28, the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks announced that the team would not re-sign Suárez for next season.[8] On December 2, 2019, he became free agent.[9]

Hanshin Tigers

On December 19, 2019, Suárez signed with the Hanshin Tigers of the NPB.[10] In 2020, Suárez pitched to a 2.24 ERA over 52.1 innings.

On December 2, 2020, he become a free agent.[11] On December 24, 2020, Suárez re-signed with the Tigers.[12]

Personal

Albert Suárez is his brother, who also pitches in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.

References
  1. "ロベルト・スアレス投手入団のお知らせ". 福岡ソフトバンクホークス オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). November 2, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  2. Nikkan Sports baseball news -Nikkan Sports Retrieved November 3, 2015.(Japanese)
  3. "ソフトバンク「投げるあぶさん」スアレス万全初登板". 日刊スポーツ (in Japanese). April 10, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  4. "Miggy, Altuve lead loaded Venezuela offense". MLB.com. February 8, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  5. "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク・スアレス、右前腕部の軽度の肉離れ". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). March 18, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  6. "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク・スアレス右肘靱帯再建手術で今季絶望". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). April 14, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  7. "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク・スアレス復活投684日ぶり1回0封". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). August 12, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  8. "Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Press release (Japanese) 2019/11/28(木) プレスリリース 来季契約について". Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Official site (in Japanese). November 28, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  9. "2019年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  10. "外国人選手との契約締結について". 阪神タイガース 公式サイト (in Japanese). December 19, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  11. "2020年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  12. "外国人選手との契約合意について". 阪神タイガース 公式サイト (in Japanese). December 24, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
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