Amaury Telemaco was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on January 19, 1974, in Higuey, Dominican Republic, and began his professional career in 1992 when he was signed by the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent.
Telemaco made his MLB debut on September 15, 1996, for the Cubs against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched two innings in relief, allowing one hit and no runs. He played for the Cubs for five seasons, from 1996 to 2001, and was primarily used as a relief pitcher. During his time with the Cubs, he had a record of 10-12 with an ERA of 4.42.
In 2002, Telemaco signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as a free agent. He played for the Phillies for three seasons, from 2002 to 2004, and was used as both a starter and a reliever. During his time with the Phillies, he had a record of 9-11 with an ERA of 4.47.
Telemaco's final season in the MLB was in 2005, when he played for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He appeared in 12 games for the Diamondbacks, all in relief, and had a record of 0-1 with an ERA of 5.40.
Overall, Telemaco played in the MLB for nine seasons, appearing in 237 games and pitching 535 innings. He had a career record of 21-23 with an ERA of 4.92. He struck out 346 batters and walked 207.
After his playing career, Telemaco worked as a coach and instructor in the Phillies organization. He also worked as a scout for the Boston Red Sox. In 2017, he was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.
Telemaco's career was not particularly remarkable, but he was a solid pitcher who was able to stick around in the MLB for nearly a decade. He was known for his fastball and his ability to induce ground balls. While he never became a star, he was a valuable member of several teams and made a lasting impact on the game of baseball.
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