The CTBC Brothers of Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League are reportedly in talks with former big league pitcher Shawn Morimando (h/t to CPBL Stats). If a deal emerges, it will be Morimando’s third stint with the Brothers, having made appearances with the team during the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
Morimando, 30, was selected by the Guardians in the 19th round of the 2011 draft and would make his major league debut with the team during the 2016 season. However, he would be unable to secure a permanent role in Cleveland’s bullpen, instead spending the 2017 season with their Triple-A affiliate in Columbus before being released mid-way through the 2018 season, eventually joining Toronto on a minor league deal. The lefty would spend the rest of the 2018 season and the entirety of the 2019 season with Toronto’s Triple-A team in Buffalo before spending the 2020 season in Australia.
Following the conclusion of the 2020 season, Morimando would return state-side, signing a minor league deal with the Marlins in February 2021 and eventually earning a promotion to the big league club in May — his first appearance at the Major League level since 2016. However, he struggled to a 9.58 ERA over 10 1/3 innings (four appearances) and was outrighted several times over the season before being released in late September. Morimando would spend the remainder of 2021 with the CTBC Brothers, and re-signed with the club following the conclusion of the season.
The southpaw had a strong start in his second season with the Brothers, pitching to a 2.56 ERA in 91 1/3 innings (14 starts) with an 89:29 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Nevertheless, the club released Morimando in July to allow him to pursue an opportunity in South Korea with the SSG Landers. After joining the Landers, Morimando continued his strong 2022 form, pitching 75 1/3 innings of 1.67 ERA baseball, albeit with a poorer 67:23 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Despite having played in parts of 12 seasons of affiliate baseball, Morimando has only recently turned 30 and could eventually look for a return to the affiliated ranks if he performs well in the CPBL. For now, Morimando will likely slot into the starting rotation of a Brothers’ team fresh off their second consecutive league victory.
Glad to see that MLBTR hasn’t shut down today, like the rest of the country. If I only I can get some food and drink somewhere. Nearest open restaurant is a half mile walk in the frigid cold.
First world problems
Not everyone has loved ones and that’s okay too.
Not everyone is Christian, either.
The cancer would be the biggest gripe. But I’m still counting my blessings. can’t say that it’s not cold out though. Because it is.
I am so sorry to hear you’re having to rough it for a day. But the closest restaurant any given day to me is about 4-5 miles away. And in all honesty, I think everything should be shut down so people can be with family.
Thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and you’ll get through this.
-4 and 20 mph wind. You beat that?
I’m sure Jesus is weeping for your situation and Heaven has been torn apart. No one should struggle like this.
Oh.
Merry Christmas, then.
Poor Maury has to work today. Merry Christmas.
365 Day Coverage!
Oh brother
Lots of “would” in that pile called the second paragraph, sez the Grinch.
But the coverage is much appreciated.
Happy Holidays to all curmudgeons and their relatives and loved ones.
Nice signing. The brothers’ starting rotation would be much better with him.
Who? I’m a Guardians fan and I’ve never heard of this guy. Beyond that I lived in Columbus 2012-2017, and I STILL never heard of this guy!
Look at the bright side….he’s never heard of you either
Merry Christmas