Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jeurys Familia Mojica was born on October 10, 1989, in Yaguate, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

He has also played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics. Familia was signed by the Mets as a non-drafted free agent in 2007. He made his MLB debut in 2012. During the 2015 season, Familia became the Mets' closer. He was named an MLB All-Star in 2016. The Mets traded him to Oakland in July 2018, then brought him back on a three-year deal after that season concluded. 

On September 4, 2012, Familia made his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Although Familia had mostly started in the minors, he was used out of the bullpen as a reliever in his inaugural season. Familia made one start in 2012 on October 1 against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park by pitching four scoreless innings, walking six batters, striking out three and giving up just one hit. 

Familia made the Mets' roster for Opening Day in 2013. He made one appearance before being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas for Aaron Laffey on April 7. After 4 appearances there, he was recalled on April 17. In 9 games with New York in 2013, he finished 3 games with a 4.22 ERA with 8 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.969 in 10.2 innings pitched while giving up 12 hits, 5 runs, 2 home runs, and 9 walks. He also recorded one save.