Cristofer Ogando

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Cristofer Ogando

|image = Cristofer Ogando (cropped).png

|caption = Ogando with Leones del Escogido in 2020

|team = Caliente de Durango

|number = 28

|position = Relief pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|10|23}}

|birth_place = Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = July 3

|debutyear = 2022

|debutteam = Tampa Bay Rays

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2022 season

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 0–0

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 4.15

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 2

|teams =

Tampa Bay Rays ({{mlby|2022}})

}}

Cristofer Jesus Ogando (born October 23, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher for the Caliente de Durango of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Professional career

=Miami Marlins=

Ogando signed with the Miami Marlins on January 17, 2013, as an international free agent.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/3695/cristofer-ogando/|title=Cristofer Ogando at Baseball America|work=Baseball America|access-date=July 3, 2022}} He made his professional debut for the Dominican Summer League Marlins in 2013, pitching in five games and ending the season with an 8.53 earned run average.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=ogando002cri|title=Cristofer Ogando statistics at Baseball-Reference (Minors)|work=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=July 3, 2022}} After being released by the Marlins on December 17, 2013, he did not play professionally from 2014 to 2017, instead playing in amateur baseball leagues.{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/104872009/rule-5-report/|title=Rule 5 report|page=C3|work=Tampa Bay Times|via=Newspapers.com|date=December 14, 2018|access-date=July 3, 2022}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On June 5, 2018, Ogando signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He split the year between the Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks, rookie–level Missoula Osprey, and Low–A Hillsboro Hops. In 19 relief outings split between the three affiliates, Ogando pitched to a 1.34 ERA with 45 strikeouts across {{fraction|33|2|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Cristofer Ogando - Stats - Pitching|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/cristofer-ogando/20667/stats?position=P|access-date=March 19, 2024|website=fangraphs.com|language=en}}

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On December 13, 2018, Ogando was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. He split the {{by|2019}} season between the Single–A Bowling Green Hot Rods and High–A Charlotte Stone Crabs, accumulating a 2.63 ERA with 70 strikeouts and 8 saves. Ogando did not play in a game in {{by|2020}} due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=March 19, 2024|website=mlb.com|language=en}} In {{by|2021}}, Ogando split the year between Bowling Green, the Double–A Montgomery Biscuits, and Triple-A Durham Bulls, combining to post a 5–3 record and 4.91 ERA with 74 strikeouts.

He began 2022 back with Durham, pitching to a 3.03 ERA across 21 games.

On July 3, 2022, Ogando was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{cite web |title=Rays Select Cristofer Ogando |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/rays-select-cristofer-ogando.html |website=mlbtraderumors |date=3 July 2022 |access-date=July 3, 2022}} Ogando made his debut that day against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing one run in 2.0 innings and striking out Vladimir Guerrero Jr..{{cite web |title=Debut was a long time coming for Rays' Cristofer Ogando |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2022/07/03/debut-was-a-long-time-coming-for-rays-cristofer-ogando/ |website=tampabay.com |author=Topkin, Marc|access-date=July 8, 2022}} He was sent back down to Durham the following day.{{cite web |title=Red Sox win 8th straight Fourth of July game by beating Rays at Fenway |url=https://www.wcvb.com/article/red-sox-rays-mlb-recap-july-4-2022/40503461# |website=tampabay.com |author=Powtak, Ken|date=4 July 2022 |access-date=July 8, 2022}} On July 21, Ogando was designated for assignment following the signing of Roman Quinn.{{cite web |title=Rays Sign Roman Quinn To Major League Contract |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/rays-sign-roman-quinn-to-major-league-contract.html |website=mlbtraderumors |date=21 July 2022 |access-date=July 21, 2022}} He had his contract selected again on September 23. On September 29, Ogando was designated for assignment following the promotion of Easton McGee. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Durham on October 1. Ogando elected free agency on October 11.{{Cite web|title=Cristofer Ogando: Moves on from Tampa Bay|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/cristofer-ogando-moves-on-from-tampa-bay/|access-date=June 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=12 October 2022 |language=en}}

=Pericos de Puebla=

On April 19, 2023, Ogando signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-19-de-abril-de-2023|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 19 de abril de 2023|website=MiLB.com|language=ES|date=April 19, 2023|access-date=April 20, 2023}} In 10 appearances for Puebla, he logged a 6.75 ERA with 8 strikeouts in {{fraction|10|2|3}} innings of work. Ogando was released by the team on May 11.{{Cite web|title=Cristofer Ogando Stats, Fantasy & News|url=https://www.milb.com/player/cristofer-ogando-642657|access-date=June 20, 2023|website=milb.com|language=en}}

=Charleston Dirty Birds=

On June 20, 2023. Ogando signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{cite web | url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ | title=Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions }} In 10 games for the Dirty Birds, he recorded a 3.72 ERA with 13 strikeouts in {{fraction|9|2|3}} innings pitched.

=Staten Island FerryHawks=

On July 20, 2023, Ogando was traded to the Staten Island FerryHawks in exchange for a player to be named later.{{cite web | url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ | title=Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions }} In 6 appearances for Staten Island, he registered a 2.57 ERA with 9 strikeouts and one save in 7.0 innings pitched. On January 8, 2024, Ogando was released by the FerryHawks.{{cite web | url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ | title=Transactions – Atlantic League Pro Baseball }}

=Charleston Dirty Birds (second stint)=

On February 17, 2024, Ogando signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{cite web | url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ | title=Transactions – Atlantic League Pro Baseball }} In 24 appearances (9 starts), he posted a 8–0 record with a 4.02 ERA and 90 strikeouts over {{fraction|69|1|3}} innings. Ogando became a free agent following the season.

=Saraperos de Saltillo=

On December 5, 2024, Ogando signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/saraperos-el-lanzador-dominicano-cristofer-ogando-llega-a-saltillo|title=Saraperos: El lanzador dominicano Cristofer Ogando llega a Saltillo|date=5 December 2024|website=milb.com|language=es}} He made seven starts for Saltillo in 2025, posting a 4-3 record and 7.43 ERA with 24 strikeouts across {{fraction|26|2|3}} innings pitched. Ogando was released by the Saraperos on June 3, 2025.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 3 de junio de 2025|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-3-de-junio-de-2025|access-date=June 4, 2025|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}}

=Caliente de Durango=

On June 6, 2025, Ogando signed with the Caliente de Durango of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 6 de junio de 2025|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-6-de-junio-de-2025|access-date=June 8, 2025|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}}