| IP | 3.0 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 24.00 |
| WHIP | 3.333 |
| BB/9 | 15.0 |
| SO/9 | 6.0 |
- Full name Elih Christopher Villanueva
- Born 07/27/1986 in Miami, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 230 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Florida State
- Debut 06/15/2011
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Drafted in the 27th round (808th overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2008.
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Elih Villanueva transferred from Miami-Dade JC, where he posted a 0.81 ERA last season, and became the Sunday starter role for the Seminoles. He wound up leading the team in ERA with a 6-2, 3.23 mark in 14 starts. Villanueva uses plus pitchability to get the most of his average curveball, changeup and fastball--which sits between 89-91 mph.
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- Rated Best Control in the Miami Marlins in 2011
- Rated Best Control in the Miami Marlins in 2010
Career Transactions
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Gigantes del Cibao activated RHP Elih Villanueva.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
- Frederick Baseball Club placed RHP Elih Villanueva on the reserve list.
- Frederick Baseball Club activated RHP Elih Villanueva from the temporarily inactive list.
- Frederick Baseball Club placed RHP Elih Villanueva on the temporarily inactive list.
- Frederick Baseball Club signed RHP Elih Villanueva.
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Leones del Caracas activated RHP Elih Villanueva.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Leones del Caracas.
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Kentucky Wild Health Genomes activated RHP Elih Villanueva from the temporarily inactive list.
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Kentucky Wild Health Genomes placed RHP Elih Villanueva on the temporarily inactive list.
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Kentucky Wild Health Genomes activated RHP Elih Villanueva from the temporarily inactive list.
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Kentucky Wild Health Genomes placed RHP Elih Villanueva on the temporarily inactive list.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Kentucky Wild Health Genomes.
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RHP Elih Villanueva, and assigned to Tigres de Aragua.
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Charleston Dirty Birds placed RHP Elih Villanueva on the temporarily inactive list.
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Charleston Dirty Birds activated RHP Elih Villanueva from the temporarily inactive list.
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Charleston Dirty Birds placed RHP Elih Villanueva on the temporarily inactive list.
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West Virginia Power activated RHP Elih Villanueva from the temporarily inactive list.
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West Virginia Power placed RHP Elih Villanueva on the temporarily inactive list.
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West Virginia Power activated RHP Elih Villanueva from the temporarily inactive list.
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West Virginia Power placed RHP Elih Villanueva on the temporarily inactive list.
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West Virginia Power signed free agent RHP Elih Villanueva.
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Sultanes de Monterrey signed free agent RHP Elih Villanueva.
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Sultanes de Monterrey released RHP Elih Villanueva.
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West Virginia Power signed free agent P Elih Villanueva.
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Charros de Jalisco placed Elih Villanueva on the reserve list.
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Elih Villanueva assigned to Charros de Jalisco.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Leones del Escogido.
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RHP Elih Villanueva elected free agency.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Toros del Este.
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Portland Sea Dogs activated RHP Elih Villanueva from the 7-day disabled list.
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Portland Sea Dogs placed RHP Elih Villanueva on the 7-day disabled list.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Lowell Spinners.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Lowell Spinners from Portland Sea Dogs.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Red Sox Ext. Spring Training.
- RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Red Sox Ext. Spring Training from Lowell Spinners.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Lowell Spinners from Portland Sea Dogs.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Portland Sea Dogs.
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Boston Red Sox signed free agent RHP Elih Villanueva to a minor league contract.
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RHP Elih Villanueva elected free agency.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Norfolk Tides from Bowie Baysox.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Bowie Baysox from Norfolk Tides.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Norfolk Tides from Bowie Baysox.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Bowie Baysox from Norfolk Tides.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Norfolk Tides from Bowie Baysox.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Bowie Baysox from Norfolk Tides.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Baltimore Orioles.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Norfolk Tides.
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Baltimore Orioles signed free agent RHP Elih Villanueva to a minor league contract.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Dominican Republic.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Toros del Este.
- RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Pacific Coast League All-Stars.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Leones del Escogido.
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New Orleans Zephyrs activated RHP Elih Villanueva from the 7-day disabled list.
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New Orleans Zephyrs sent RHP Elih Villanueva on a rehab assignment to GCL Marlins.
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New Orleans Zephyrs placed RHP Elih Villanueva on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to April 25, 2013.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Toros del Este.
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Miami Marlins sent RHP Elih Villanueva outright to New Orleans Zephyrs.
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Miami Marlins designated Elih Villanueva for assignment.
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Florida Marlins activated RHP Elih Villanueva.
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Florida Marlins optioned RHP Elih Villanueva to New Orleans Zephyrs.
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Florida Marlins selected the contract of RHP Elih Villanueva from New Orleans Zephyrs.
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Elih Villanueva assigned to New Orleans Zephyrs from Jacksonville Suns.
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Florida Marlins invited non-roster RHP Elih Villanueva to spring training.
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Elih Villanueva roster status changed by Jacksonville Suns.
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Jacksonville Suns placed RHP Elih Villanueva on the temporarily inactive list.
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RHP Elih Villanueva assigned to Jacksonville Suns from Jupiter Hammerheads.
- RHP Elih Villanueva elected free agency.
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Elih Villanueva assigned to Jupiter Hammerheads from Jamestown Jammers.
