Rafael Fernandes (baseball)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Miranda and the second or paternal family name is Fernandes.

Rafael Fernandes
Fernandes with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1986-04-23) April 23, 1986 (age 38) São Paulo, Brazil
Bats: Right Throws: 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
Tokyo Yakult Swallows (2009–2013)

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.[1] 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.[2]

Representing Brazil

He represented Brazil at the 2003 Baseball World Cup, 2005 Baseball World Cup and 2013 World Baseball Classic.

References

1. "Rafael Fernandes Japanese Leagues Statistics & History".
2. @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)