Atahualpa Severino

Atahualpa Severino
Atahualpa Severino
	Severino with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2013
	Pitcher
	Born: November 6, 1984 (age 40); Cotuí, Dominican Republic
	Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
	September 6, 2011, for the Washington Nationals
Last MLB appearance
	September 26, 2011, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	1–0
Earned run average	3.86
Strikeouts	7
	Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
	Washington Nationals (2011);
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing Dominican Republic
World Baseball Classic

Atahualpa O. Severino (born November 6, 1984) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Washington Nationals.

Professional career

Washington Nationals

Severino began his professional career in 2006, pitching for the Dominican Summer Nationals. He appeared in 13 games, eight of which were starts, going 2-0 with a 0.99 ERA in 45+1⁄3 innings, striking out 69 batters.

In 2007, Severino pitched for the DSL Nationals (3-0, 0.48 ERA in 3 games started) and the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Nationals (1-0, 2.94 ERA in 13 games, five starts), going a combined 4-0 with a 2.06 ERA in 16 games (eight starts). He had 59 strikeouts in 52+1⁄3 innings.

Severino split the 2008 season between the Potomac Nationals (0-4, 3.96 ERA in 26 relief appearances) and the Hagerstown Suns (4-2, 4.05 ERA in 15 relief appearances), going a combined 4-6 with a 4.00 ERA in 41 relief appearances. He improved in 2009, as he split the season between Potomac (4-0, 2.54 ERA in 29 games) and the Double-A Harrisburg Senators (6-0, 2.78 ERA in 15 games), going a combined 10-0 with a 2.62 ERA in 44 relief appearances.^[1]

Severino appeared on the Major League roster with the Nationals for three days in 2010, but did not appear for the team, briefly becoming a phantom ballplayer. Severino made his Major League debut on September 6, 2011. He appeared as a reliever in 6 games in 2011, going 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA in 4+2⁄3 innings, striking out 7 and walking 1.^[2]

In 2012 Severino made 46 relief appearances for the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs, posting a record of 3-0 with a 2.81 ERA and three saves.^[3] He was designated for assignment on August 6, 2012.

Kansas City Royals

On November 16, 2012 the Kansas City Royals announced they had signed Severino to a minor league contract for the 2013 season. No financial terms of the deal were announced.^[3]

Pittsburgh Pirates

Severino was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 30, 2013, in exchange for cash considerations.^[4]

Atlanta Braves

On December 18, 2013, Severino signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization.^[5] He made 40 appearances for the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves in 2014, registering a 5-3 record and 3.22 ERA with 54 strikeouts and two saves across 44+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On April 1, 2016, Severino signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. In 59 appearances out of the bullpen, he compiled a 3-2 record and 2.70 ERA with 46 strikeouts across 46+2⁄3 innings pitched. Severino became a free agent after the season.

Diablos Rojos del México

On December 7, 2017, Severino signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. In eight appearances for México, he recorded a 3.60 ERA with six strikeouts over five innings of work. Severino was released by the Diablos on April 8, 2018.

Sultanes de Monterrey (second stint)

On April 13, 2018, Severino signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.

Tigres de Quintana Roo

On June 17, 2018, Severino was traded to the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League. In seven appearances for Quintana Roo, he struggled to an 0-2 record and 13.50 ERA with nine strikeouts across 4+2⁄3 innings pitched. Severino was released by the Tigres on July 27.

International career

He was selected Dominican Republic national baseball team at 2013 World Baseball Classic and 2019 Pan American Games Qualifier.^[6]

References

^ Baseball Reference Minors
^ Baseball Reference
^ ^a ^b Dutton, Bob (November 16, 2012). "Royals confirm four more minor-league signings". Retrieved November 16, 2012.
^ Adams, Steve (May 31, 2013). "Minor Moves: Pirates, Green, Wimberly, Jakubauskas". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
^ "Minor Moves: Tateyama, Severino, Wimberly, Indians". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
^ "DOMINICANA". Prē Pan 19 (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2019.

External links

Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet

[1] Baseball Reference Minors

[2] Baseball Reference

[Dutton-3] Dutton, Bob (November 16, 2012). "Royals confirm four more minor-league signings". Retrieved November 16, 2012.

[4] Adams, Steve (May 31, 2013). "Minor Moves: Pirates, Green, Wimberly, Jakubauskas". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved May 31, 2013.

[5] "Minor Moves: Tateyama, Severino, Wimberly, Indians". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 30, 2025.

[6] "DOMINICANA". Prē Pan 19 (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2019.

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