José Ramón Leclerc is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher, currently a free agent, who previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics. He debuted in MLB in 2016 and has played professionally since then.
December 19, 1993: José Leclerc born
José Ramón Leclerc was born on December 19, 1993, in the Dominican Republic.
November 20, 2010: Signed with Texas Rangers
On November 20, 2010, Leclerc signed with the Texas Rangers as an international free agent.
2011: Professional Debut
In 2011, Leclerc made his professional debut with the DSL Rangers, achieving a 3–1 record with a 2.36 ERA.
2012: DSL Rangers Season
In 2012, Leclerc returned to the DSL Rangers, pitching to a 3–1 record and a 1.54 ERA.
2013: Hickory Crawdads
In 2013, Leclerc pitched for the Hickory Crawdads, achieving a 3–4 record with a 3.36 ERA.
2014: Myrtle Beach Pelicans
In 2014, Leclerc played for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, finishing the season with a 4–1 record and a 3.30 ERA.
2015: Added to Rangers 40-man Roster
After the 2015 season, the Rangers added Leclerc to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
2015: Frisco RoughRiders Season
In 2015, Leclerc pitched for the Frisco RoughRiders, struggling to a 6–8 record with a 5.77 ERA.
July 5, 2016: Promoted to Major Leagues
On July 5, 2016, the Rangers promoted Leclerc to the major leagues for the first time.
2016: MLB Debut
In 2016, José Leclerc made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.
2016: Season with Frisco and Round Rock
In 2016, Leclerc began the season with Frisco before being promoted to Round Rock.
2017: Opening Day Roster and First Save
In 2017, Leclerc made the Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster and earned his first career save on April 12. He later went on the disabled list on May 9 due to a sprained right index finger, finishing the 2017 season with a 2-3 record and a 3.94 ERA.
2018: Rangers' Closer and Pitcher of the Year
In 2018, Leclerc became the Rangers' closer and was named the 2018 Rangers' Pitcher of the Year. He produced a 2–3 record, 1.56 ERA, 85 strikeouts, and 12 saves.
March 6, 2019: Contract Extension with Rangers
On March 6, 2019, Leclerc signed a four-year contract extension with the Rangers through the 2022 season.
2020: Limited Games due to Pandemic
In 2020, Leclerc only pitched in 2 games due to the pandemic.
March 29, 2021: Tommy John Surgery Announcement
On March 29, 2021, it was announced that Leclerc would undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2021 season.
June 2022: Return to MLB Action
After completing rehab, Leclerc returned to MLB action in June 2022, going 0–3 with a 2.83 ERA.
2022: Contract Year
2022 was the final year of Leclerc's four-year contract extension with the Rangers.
2023: Club Option Year
2023 was a club option year in Leclerc's contract with the Rangers.
2023: Rangers Season
In 2023, Leclerc appeared in 57 games for the Rangers, posting a 2.68 ERA.
2023: MLB Record in Postseason
In the 2023 postseason, Leclerc set an MLB record by closing his team's first seven games of the postseason.
2023: World Series Debut and Win
On October 28, 2023, Leclerc made his World Series debut, earning the win and his first World Series title with the Rangers.
2024: Club Option Year
2024 was a club option year in Leclerc's contract with the Rangers.
2024: Rangers Season and Free Agency
In 2024, Leclerc made 64 appearances for the Rangers, posting a 4.32 ERA. He became a free agent after the season.
January 17, 2025: Signed with the Athletics
On January 17, 2025, Leclerc signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Athletics.
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