Jefry Yan

Jefry Yan
Yan with the Saitama Seibu Lions in 2024
New York Mets – No. 84
Pitcher
Born: (1996-08-17) August 17, 1996
San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Professional debut
NPB: April 14, 2024, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
MLB: August 5, 2026, for the New York Mets
NPB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average5.58
Strikeouts35
MLB statistics
(through August 26, 2026)
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average3.00
Strikeouts10
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Jefry Yan (born August 17, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions.

Yan became known for his elaborate strikeout celebrations, named "La Sentencia 99",[1] which he developed during his minor league career.[2][3] His celebrations typically involve jumping high into the air and landing in a near-split position before slapping the ground and returning to the mound.[4] The celebrations attracted viral attention during spring training in 2025 and again following his major league debut in 2026.[5][6][7]

Career

Los Angeles Angels

On April 27, 2013, Yan signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent.[8] He made his professional debut in 2014 with the Dominican Summer League Angels, for whom he spent the 2015 season with as well. In 41 relief appearances across the two seasons, Yan accumulated a 6–3 record and 4.22 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 59+2⁄3 innings of work.[9] In 2016, Yan underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the ensuing season in recovery.[10]

Miami Marlins

On April 29, 2021, after having spent the prior four seasons out of affiliated baseball, during which he worked full time as a roofer, Yan signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[11][12] He had been discovered by the team while pitching in a men's league in Arizona.[13] Yan split the season between the Single-A Jupiter Hammerheads and Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, appearing in 21 games out of the bullpen, and posted a 2.61 ERA to go with 51 strikeouts across 31 innings of work.[14]

Yan returned to Pensacola in 2022. In 38 appearances, he pitched to a 2–4 record and 4.89 ERA with 88 strikeouts across 57 innings pitched.[15]

Yan split the 2023 season between Pensacola and the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. In 49 relief appearances between the two affiliates, he had a 3–5 record and 4.89 ERA with 102 strikeouts and 13 saves across 57 innings of work.[16] He was named a Southern League All-Star for his work as Pensacola's closer during the year.[17] Yan elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[18]

Saitama Seibu Lions

On December 5, 2023, Yan signed a one-year, $500,000 contract with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.[19] In 37 appearances for the Lions in 2024, he compiled a 5.58 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 30+2⁄3 innings pitched. On October 14, the Lions announced they would not be renewing Yan's contract for 2025, making him a free agent.[20]

Colorado Rockies

On December 15, 2024, Yan signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[21] In 27 appearances for the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, he struggled to a 1–3 record and 7.28 ERA with 45 strikeouts across 29+2⁄3 innings pitched. Yan was released by the Rockies on July 20, 2025.[22]

New York Mets

On August 1, 2025, Yan signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.[23] On July 2, 2026, the Mets added Yan to their 40-man roster and optioned him to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets.[24] In 14 appearances for Syracuse, he posted a 2–1 record and 2.40 ERA with 32 strikeouts and one save over 15 innings of work. On August 4, at age 29, 13 years after signing his first professional contract, Yan was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[25][12] On August 5, he made his major league debut against the Cleveland Guardians where he struck out two batters without allowing any runs.[26] On August 15, he recorded his first MLB win in a 5-4 decision over the Washington Nationals at Citi Field.

Personal life

Yan met Maria Torres, a realtor and healthcare administrator with an MBA, in 2017. The couple married in 2019.[27]

References

  1. ↑ "【西武】ジェフリー・ヤン投手インタビュー 「ラ・センテンシア99」の秘密に迫る！". 文化放送 (in Japanese). July 8, 2024. Archived from the original on January 18, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Jefry Yan, known for his leaping strikeout celebrations, brings his flair to major-league stage". The Athletic. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Mets reliever Jefry Yan goes airborne (and viral) during MLB debut: 'I celebrated accordingly'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  4. ↑ "12 years after pro debut, electric reliever Yan ready for MLB chance with Mets". MLB.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Why Jefry Yan's celebrations are talk of MLB spring training". ESPN. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Mets reliever Jefry Yan responds to boos after viral strikeout celebration". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Rookie's pitches sing in MLB debut -- and he can dance, too!". MLB.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Prospect Countdown #100: Jefry Yan". 247sports.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Jefry Yan - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Jefry Yan es el nuevo "showman" de la LIDOM". eldia.com.do. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Jefry Yan Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  12. 1 2 "From out of baseball to the big leagues, Mets' Jefry Yan finally gets his call-up". August 4, 2026.
  13. ↑ Law, Keith. "Marlins' top 20 prospects for 2022: Keith Law ranks Miami's farm system". The Athletic. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Miami Marlins 2021 Season Review: LHP Jefry Yan". marlinmaniac.com. December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Jefry Yan - Stats - Pitching". FanGraphs. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Jefry Yan". Baseball America. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Johnston, Monteverde, Yan Named Southern League All-Stars; Randel Named Manager of the Year". milb.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  18. ↑ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". Baseball America. November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Mike Rodriguez (@mikedeportes) on X". December 5, 2023.
  20. ↑ "news.yahoo.co.jp".
  21. ↑ "This pitcher's strikeout celebrations defy gravity". mlb.com. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com. July 20, 2025. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com. August 1, 2025. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Mets Select, Option Jefry Yan". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Mets bringing up six players following trades, including Dedniel Núñez, Jefry Yan". sny.tv.
  26. ↑ "Jefry Yan has high-flying celebration after striking out 1st batter". www.espn.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  27. ↑ Passan, Jeff (March 7, 2025). "Why Jefry Yan's celebrations are talk of MLB spring training". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
This page is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.