History of Pedro Feliciano in Timeline

Pedro Juan Feliciano Molina, a Puerto Rican baseball pitcher nicknamed "Perpetual Pedro," played nine seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets (2002-2004, 2006-2010, 2013). He also played in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks in 2005.

August 25, 1976: Birth of Pedro Feliciano

Pedro Juan Feliciano Molina was born on August 25, 1976, in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico.

1995: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers

Pedro Feliciano was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 31st round of the 1995 MLB draft.

1999: Shoulder Injury

Feliciano suffered a shoulder injury in 1999, which sidelined him for the entire season.

2000: Return to Baseball and AA Level Play

Feliciano returned to baseball in 2000 after his injury, pitching at the AA level and making one appearance at the AAA level.

2001: Struggles at the AAA Level

Despite pitching well in AA, Feliciano struggled at the AAA level in 2001.

September 4, 2002: MLB Debut

Pedro Feliciano made his MLB debut on September 4, 2002, pitching two scoreless innings for the New York Mets against the Florida Marlins.

2002: MLB Debut with the New York Mets

Feliciano made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets in 2002.

April 3, 2003: Return to the New York Mets

Feliciano re-signed with the New York Mets on a minor league contract on April 3, 2003.

2004: Time with the Mets and AAA Norfolk Tides

Feliciano spent the 2004 season going back and forth between the Mets and their AAA affiliate, the Norfolk Tides.

January 24, 2005: Contract Sold to the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

The New York Mets sold Pedro Feliciano's contract to the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League on January 24, 2005.

2005: Season with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

Feliciano played the entire 2005 season with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Japan's Pacific League.

February 28, 2006: Third Stint with the Mets

Pedro Feliciano began his third stint with the New York Mets on February 28, 2006 after signing a new contract.

2006: Return to the New York Mets

Feliciano began his third stint with the New York Mets in 2006.

June 30, 2007: First MLB Save

Feliciano recorded his first MLB save on June 30, 2007, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

2007: Four-Year Stretch of Relief Appearances

From 2007 to 2010, Feliciano made 344 relief appearances, the most in MLB history over four consecutive seasons.

2008: Leading the League in Appearances

Feliciano established himself as a key bullpen pitcher for the Mets in 2008, leading the league in games pitched.

2008: Leading the League in Games Pitched and Days Pitched on Zero Rest

Feliciano led MLB in games pitched (58 of which he recorded fewer than 3 outs) and days pitched on zero days rest (36) in 2008.

2009: Continued Success as a Reliever

Feliciano remained a reliable relief option for the Mets in 2009.

2010: Record-Breaking Season with the Mets

Feliciano led the league in games pitched for the third consecutive year in 2010, setting a major league record with 92 appearances.

January 3, 2011: Signing with the New York Yankees and Season-Ending Injury

Feliciano signed with the New York Yankees but suffered a season-ending shoulder injury requiring surgery, leading to accusations from the Yankees that the Mets had overused him.

2012: Recovery from Surgery and Departure from the Yankees

Feliciano spent the 2012 season recovering from shoulder surgery and did not make an appearance for the Yankees. He left the team after the season when his contract expired.

January 21, 2013: Return to the New York Mets

Feliciano signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets on January 21, 2013.

2013: Final Season with the New York Mets and Heart Diagnosis

Feliciano played his final season in Major League Baseball with the New York Mets in 2013, the same year he was diagnosed with left ventricular noncompaction.