Luis Severino facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Luis Severino |
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Severino with the Mets in 2024
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| Athletics – No. 40 | |||
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| Born: February 20, 1994 Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic |
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| August 5, 2015, for the New York Yankees | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) |
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| Win–loss record | 65–44 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.81 | ||
| Strikeouts | 949 | ||
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Luis Severino (born February 20, 1994), also known as "Sevy", is a talented professional baseball pitcher. He plays for the Athletics in Major League Baseball (MLB). Luis was born in the Dominican Republic. Before joining the Athletics, he played for the New York Yankees and New York Mets.
Severino first signed with the Yankees in 2011. He made his big league debut in 2015. After a tough 2016 season, he became one of the best pitchers in the league in 2017. He was even named an All-Star twice, in 2017 and 2018. He missed some seasons due to injuries. After playing for the Mets in 2024, he signed with the Athletics.
Playing Career
Starting in the Minor Leagues
Luis Severino signed with the New York Yankees on December 26, 2011. He received a $225,000 bonus. He had always been a Yankees fan. When he started, his fastball could reach 91 miles per hour.
He began his professional journey in the Dominican Summer League. In 2013, he moved up to the Charleston RiverDogs. His fastball speed increased to 97 mph.
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Before the 2014 season, Baseball America said he was the Yankees' ninth-best young player. He played for Charleston, then the Tampa Yankees. Later, he was promoted to the Trenton Thunder. He even played in the 2014 All-Star Futures Game. In 2014, he had a 6–5 record with a 2.46 earned run average (ERA). He also had 127 strikeouts.
In 2015, Severino was ranked the best young player in the Yankees' system. He started the season with Trenton. He then moved up to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. He had a great record of 7–0 with a 1.91 ERA there. The Yankees decided not to trade him. They wanted him for their team.
Playing for the New York Yankees
2015: His First Big Season
Luis Severino made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut on August 5, 2015. He pitched against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. He was only 21 years old. This made him the youngest pitcher to start a game in the 2015 season.
In his first game, he pitched five innings. He allowed only two hits and one earned run. He also struck out seven batters. He finished his first season with a 5–3 record. His ERA was 2.89, and he had 56 strikeouts.
2016: A Learning Year
Severino started the 2016 season in the Yankees' main pitching group. He faced some challenges early on. He was placed on the disabled list due to a triceps injury. Later, he was sent to the Triple-A team.
When he returned, he mostly pitched as a reliever. As a reliever, he had a much better record. He finished the season with a 3–8 record overall. His ERA was 5.83.
2017: Becoming an All-Star
In 2017, Severino became a top pitcher for the Yankees. He struck out 11 batters in one game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He had many strong starts. He pitched seven shutout innings against the Red Sox.
He was chosen for the American League All-Star team. This was his first All-Star selection. He ended the season with a 14–6 record. His ERA was 2.98, and he had 230 strikeouts. He was one of the best pitchers in the league. He finished third in the voting for the Cy Young Award. This award goes to the best pitcher in each league.
2018: Another All-Star Season
Severino was named the Yankees' Opening Day starter in 2018. On May 2, he pitched his first complete game shutout. He allowed no runs against the Houston Astros. He struck out 10 batters in that game.
He had a fantastic first half of the season. He won 14 games before the All-Star break. He was again named to the 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. He finished the season with a 19–8 record. His ERA was 3.39.
2019-2023: Facing Injuries
In 2019, Severino signed a four-year contract extension. However, he faced several injuries. He missed most of the 2019 season. He only made three starts late in the year.
In 2020, he had Tommy John surgery. This is a common surgery for pitchers. It meant he missed the entire 2020 season. He continued to recover in 2021. He had some setbacks during his rehabilitation. He finally returned to play in September 2021.
In 2022, Severino became the longest-tenured Yankee player. He had another injury that season. On October 4, he pitched seven no-hit innings against the Texas Rangers. His manager pulled him from the game. The no-hitter was broken up later by another pitcher.
In 2023, Severino had a challenging season. He finished with a 4–8 record and a 6.65 ERA. His season ended early due to an oblique injury. After the season, he became a free agent.
Playing for the New York Mets
On December 1, 2023, Severino signed a one-year contract with the New York Mets. He continued to show his talent. On August 17, 2024, he pitched his second career complete game shutout. This was a 4–0 win against the Miami Marlins.
In 2024, he had an 11-7 record for the Mets. His ERA was 3.91, and he had 161 strikeouts. After the season, he became a free agent again.
Joining the Athletics
On December 6, 2024, Luis Severino signed a three-year contract with the Athletics. This was the largest contract in the team's history.
Pitching Style
Luis Severino uses a "three-quarters" delivery when he pitches. He throws four main pitches. These include a four-seam fastball that averages 98 mph. He also throws a slider, a change-up, and a cutter. His fastball has been clocked as high as 101 mph. His slider is known for its high spin rate.
Personal Life
Severino grew up in Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic. He was a big fan of the Yankees. He especially admired fellow Dominican player Robinson Canó. Luis is married to Rosmaly. They have a daughter and a son, Luis Jr.
See also
In Spanish: Luis Severino para niños
