Jeff Fiorentino
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| Jeff Fiorentino | |
|---|---|
 Fiorentino with the Baltimore Orioles | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: April 14, 1983 Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: May 12, 2005, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| NPB: March 26, 2010, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: October 4, 2009, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| NPB: June 13, 2010, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .270 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 21 |
| NPB statistics | |
| Batting average | .246 |
| Home runs | 2 |
| Runs batted in | 15 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Jeffrey Philip Fiorentino (born April 14, 1983) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland Athletics between 2005 and 2009. He also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2010. He was nicknamed Screech due to his resemblance to the character of the same name from the television sitcom Saved by the Bell.[1]
Amateur
A native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, Fiorentino attended Nova High School and Florida Atlantic University, where he played baseball for the Owls under head coach Kevin Cooney. In 2003, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2][3]
Baltimore Orioles
During the 2005 season, Fiorentino played several games for the Baltimore Orioles after being called up from the Single-A Frederick Keys. He was then sent back down after nearly two weeks of action at the major league level. In 2006 and 2007, Fiorentino played for the Double-A Bowie Baysox.
Oakland Athletics
The Orioles designated Fiorentino for assignment on January 2, 2008, and on January 4 he was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. On January 25, Fiorentino was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics. Fiorentino made two appearances for Oakland, going 1-for-2 (.500) with one RBI. The remainder of his time was spent with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, for whom he went 6-for-22 (.273) with three RBI and one stolen base. Fiorentino was designated for assignment by Oakland on May 30.
Baltimore Orioles (second stint)
On June 5, 2008, Fiorentino was claimed off waivers by his original team, the Baltimore Orioles. He played in 68 games for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, batting .268/.361/.355 with two home runs, 25 RBI, and seven stolen bases.
Fiorentino split the 2009 campaign between Norfolk and the Double-A Bowie Baysox, hitting .299/.375/.487 with 12 home runs, 67 RBI, and 15 stolen bases across 109 total appearances. On October 29, 2009, Fiorentino was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk.[4]
Hiroshima Toyo Carp
On January 31, 2010, Fiorentino signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. He was released to sign with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Atlanta Braves
Fiorentino was traded to the Atlanta Braves on May 4, 2011, in return for cash. He joined the Double-A Mississippi Braves.[5]
Oakland Athletics
On November 19, 2011, Fiorentino signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. He was released by the Athletics organization on June 2, 2012.[6][7]
York Revolution
On July 13, 2012, Fiorentino signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on June 16, 2013.