Gigantes del Cibao Announce Signing of Jake Faria for Next Season
San Francisco de Macorís – The Gigantes del Cibao have confirmed the incorporation of starting pitcher Jake Faria as a reinforcement for the upcoming season of the Dominican Professional Winter Baseball League (LIDOM). Faria, a 32-year-old American, arrives with a distinguished record in professional baseball. The player has five seasons of experience in the Major Leagues, where he defended the colors of the Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. In his most recent participation, Faria played in the Mexican Baseball League with the Guerreros de Oaxaca, accumulating experience in international circuits, with a record of 3-4 in 13 starts.Management Statements
With this new acquisition, the Gigantes del Cibao reaffirm their goal of building a competitive team for the fans. Faria joins Chris Ellis, Caleb Smith, Reid Birlingmair, Scott Engler, and Daniel Mengden as the team’s imports for the upcoming season. The team plans to start its training on Monday, September 22, at the Julián Javier stadium in San Francisco.Jake is a starting pitcher with proven experience in the Major Leagues. We are confident that he will bring leadership and depth to our pitching staff, being an important piece in our aspirations for next season.
Lic. Alfredo Acebal Rizek, President of Baseball Operations of the Giants
