CARDINALS BRING BACK FORMER BLUE JAYS PITCHER JOSE FERNANDEZ FOR THE 2023 SEASON

HAMILTON – The Hamilton Cardinals, announced today the re-signing of former Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers pitcher Jose Fernandez for the upcoming 2023 season.

Fernandez, 30, a native of Mao, Dominican Republic, signed with the Cardinals organization last season and posted a 0.86 ERA with 45 strikeouts and just four walks over 21 innings of work. 

“Fernandez owns the intangibles of an arm that can instill fear in a hitter, and we expect him to shine in Hamilton,” said George Halim, Cardinals General Manager. “It’s tough to imagine not competing when you have Jose – he’s the exclamation mark in our bullpen.”

Originally signed by the Blue Jays in 2012, Fernandez moved up through their minor league system before making his MLB debut in 2018, where he pitched in 13 games. In 2019, Fernandez made four appearances for the Detroit Tigers. 

Fernandez has accumulated 233 appearances in the minors with a 13-13 record, 25 saves, an ERA of 3.84 and 309 strikeouts in 337.1 innings.

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The Hamilton Cardinals Baseball Club is a member of Canada's best league, the Intercounty Baseball League and are preparing for their 65th year as franchise. The over 100-year old summer league is one of the oldest baseball leagues in the world, established in 1919. For more information visit: https://www.theibl.ca & https://www.iblcardinals.ca