Shuruendy Valeriano

Shuruendy Yonathan Valeriano
also listed as Shurendy

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 160 lb.

• Born February 26, 1998 in Willemstad Curaçao

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Biographical Information

Shuruendy Valeriano has pitched in the minors and for the Dutch national team.

Valeriano was signed by Tampa Bay Rays scout Chairon Isenia in September 2017. He was 6-3 with five saves and a 2.38 ERA in 18 games for the 2018 DSL Rays 1, with a 1.00 WHIP. He tied for 8th in the Dominican Summer League in victories. He had a 4-2, 3.27 record with four saves for the 2019 DSL Rays 2, striking out 44 in 33 innings.

He pitched once for the Netherlands in the 2019 Europe/Africa Olympic Qualifier. Against South Africa, he relieved Mike Bolsenbroek in the 6th with a 7-1 lead. He got Kyle Botha on a fly, then walked Jonathan Phillips, whiffed Brandon Bouillon and retired Dayle Feldtman. Darren Boltman singled to open the 7th but the right-hander recovered to strike out the next three batters: Rowan Ebersohn, Andrew Norman and Benjamin Smith. He was relieved by former major leaguer Shairon Martis.

Returning to his native Curaçao, he pitched for the Royal Scorpions and Santa Maria Pirates.