2014 SAN DIEGO PADRESADDITIONAL PLAYER BIOS

4 - Jake Goebbert - OF

21 - Adam Moore - C

16 - Abraham Almonte - OF

27 - Yangervis Solarte - INF

40 - Odrisamer Despaigne - RHP

61 - R.J. Alvarez - RHP

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ABRAHAM ALMONTE (36)POSITION: OutfielderAGE: 24, turns 25 June 27 BORN: 6-27-89 in Santo Domingo, DRBATS: Switch THROWS: Right HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 205ML SERVICE: 0 years, 31 daysCONTRACT STATUS: Signed through 2014ACQUIRED: In trade with New York (AL) in exchange for Shawn Kelley (rhp) on Feb. 13, 2013PRONUNCIATION: al-MOAN-tay

2013: • Reached base safely in 18 consecu-

tive games to begin his career (min. 1 AB), the 2nd-longest streak in club history to begin a career (Alvin Davis, 47 G in 1984).

• Made MLB debut Aug. 30 at Hous-ton (1x5, 2 RBI)…7th player in Mari-ners history w/2+ RBI in MLB debut.

• Hit first Major League home run Sept. 9 vs. Houston off Chia-Jen Lo.

• Named the Mariners Minor League Heart and Soul Award winner for his exemplary play and leadership.

• Combined to bat .300 (132x440) with 23 doubles, 6 triples, 15 home runs, 68 RBI and 26 stolen bases in 123 games with AA Jackson and AAA Tacoma.

• In 94 games with Tacoma hit .314 (106x338) with 17 doubles, 5 triples, 11 home runs, 50 RBI and 20 stolen bases…named Tacoma’s MVP.

• Went 6-for-6 (all singles) May 29 at Colorado Springs…one of 7 minor leaguers with a 6-hit game in 2013.

• Hit for the cycle April 27 at Chattanooga (4x5, 2 R, 2B, 3B, HR, 4 RBI) with AA Jackson.• Played for Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Winter League.PERSONAL: Abraham Almonte…resides in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.CAREER: Originally signed by the Yankees as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2005…

made professional debut in 2006 with the Dominican League Yankees.2006: Made professional debut with the Yankees Dominican Summer League squad…led

the league in stolen bases (36), ranked 4th in home runs (8) and 5th with 51 runs scored.2007: Batted .288 with 16 RBI in 49 games with the GCL Yankees.2008: Hit .228 with 61 runs, 20 doubles, 7 triples, 8 home runs and 46 RBI in 115 games

with A Charleston…ranked 2nd among Yankees farmhands with 29 steals…named to the South Atlantic League midseason All-Star team.

2009: Established career highs in hits (123), triples (10) and RBI (56)… recorded a career-high 26-game hitting streak from Aug. 6-Sept. 4, batting .405 (45x111)…was the longest hitting streak recorded in the South Atlantic League.

2010: Limited to 17 games with A Tampa, batting .263 (15x57) before undergoing surgery for a right labrum tear.

2011: Spent the entire season with A Tampa in the Florida State League…hit safely in a league-best 34 consecutive games from July 26-Sept. 1, batting .350 (50x143) with 8 doubles, 5 triples, 1 HR, 19 RBI and 26 runs scored during the streak…reached base safely in 36 consecutive games to finish the season…tied for 2nd in the league in triples (11) and 3rd in runs scored (92)…played in 31 games with Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League.

2012: Played the majority of the season with AA Trenton batting .276 (88x319) with 17 doubles, 4 triples, 4 home runs and 25 RBI in 78 games…named to the Eastern League Midseason All-Star squad…ranked 5th in the EL with 30 stolen bases in 35 attempts.

ALMONTE’s CAREER HIGHSMOST HITS: 2 — 3 times; last 9/16/13 at DET

MOST HOME RUNS: 1 — 2 times;last 9/16/13 at DET

MOST RBI: 2 — 2 times; last 9/9/13 vs. HOU MOST STOLEN BASES: 1 — 9/7/13 vs. TB

LONGEST HITTING STREAK: 6 — 2 times; last 9/9-16/13CAREER GRAND SLAMS:

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ON-BASE STREAKAlmonte reached base safely in each of his first 18 career games, the 2nd-longest streak in Mariners history:

Player Year On-Base StreakAlvin Davis 1984 47 GAbraham Almonte 2013 18 GDustin Ackley 2011 13 GJamie Allen 1983 10 G

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ALMONTE’s PLAYING RECORDYEAR CLUB AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HB BB SO SB CS SLG OBP2006 DSL Yankees .254 63 209 51 53 94 11 3 8 26 1 0 0 55 45 36 14 .450 .4092007 GCL Yankees .288 49 160 29 46 65 4 3 3 16 2 1 1 21 34 8 9 .406 .3722008 Charleston .228 115 443 61 101 159 20 7 8 46 3 1 1 47 101 29 10 .359 .3032009 Charleston .280 115 440 63 123 172 14 10 5 56 4 3 2 35 81 36 5 .391 .3332010 Tampa .263 15 57 9 15 20 3 1 0 3 0 0 0 6 16 5 3 .351 .3332011 Tampa .268 131 537 92 144 205 27 11 4 52 3 4 2 52 100 30 11 .382 .3332012 Trenton .276 78 319 47 88 125 17 4 4 25 2 1 0 37 59 30 5 .392 .350 GCL Yankees .222 7 18 2 4 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 2 0 .333 .3002013 Jackson .255 29 102 18 26 46 6 1 4 18 0 0 0 18 28 6 1 .451 .367 Tacoma .314 94 338 63 106 166 17 5 11 50 6 1 2 49 66 20 7 .491 .403 SEATTLE .264 25 72 10 19 29 4 0 2 9 2 2 0 6 21 1 0 .403 .313Minor Lg Totals .269 696 2623 435 706 1058 121 45 47 292 21 11 8 322 534 202 65 .403 .350ML Totals .264 25 72 10 19 29 4 0 2 9 2 2 0 6 21 1 0 .403 .313

ALMONTE’s CAREER TRANSACTIONS— Signed by New York (AL) as a non-drafted free agent, July 2, 2005.— Acquired by Seattle in exchange for Shawn Kelley (rhp), Feb. 13, 2013.

ALMONTE (continued)

# of Player Games YearIchiro Suzuki 27 2009Ichiro Suzuki 25 2007Joey Cora 24 1997Ichiro Suzuki 23 2001Ichiro Suzuki 21 2004Ichiro Suzuki 21 2001Richie Zisk 21 1982Dan Meyer 21 1979Yuniesky Betancourt 20 2007Ichiro Suzuki 20 2006Ichiro Suzuki 20 2004Mike Carp 20 2011Alex Rodriguez 20 1996Jose Lopez 19 2008Ichiro Suzuki 19 2007Ichiro Suzuki 19 2003Phil Bradley 19 1986Ichiro Suzuki 18 2006Joey Cora 18 1996Alex Rodriguez 17 2000Edgar Martinez 17 1997Edgar Martinez 17 1992Ichiro Suzuki 17 2008

# of Player Games YearKyle Seager 16 2013Ichiro Suzuki 16 2008Adrian Beltre 16 2006Bret Boone 16 2004Ichiro Suzuki 16 2004John Olerud 16 2002Ichiro Suzuki 16 2001Ken Griffey Jr. 16 1999Joey Cora 16 1998Joey Cora 16 1998Alex Rodriguez 16 1997Harold Reynolds 16 1989Craig Reynolds 16 1978Kyle Seager 15 2013Adrian Beltre 15 2006Bret Boone 15 2003Ichiro Suzuki 15 2002Ichiro Suzuki 15 2001Ichiro Suzuki 15 2008David Segui 15 1999Edgar Martinez 15 1991Jack Perconte 15 1985Richie Zisk 15 1981Willie Horton 15 1979

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SOLARTE, Yangervis – INF NON-ROSTER INVITEEHT: 5-11; WT: 195; B: S; T: R; BORN: 7/7/87 in Valencia, Venezuela; RESIDES: Valencia, Venezuela; OBTAINED: Signed by the Yankees as a minor league free agent on 1/16/14; M.L. SVC: 0.000; CAREER NOTES: Was originally signed by the Minnesota Twins as a non-drafted free agent on 7/9/05 and spent his first six seasons with the organization (2006-11)…2013: Spent the entire season with Triple-A Round Rock, batting .276 (145-for-526) and setting career highs in HR (12) and RBI (75)…scored 66R and tied for the team lead with 31 doubles, also leading the club in games (133), hits and RBI…produced a 14-game hitting streak from 5/20-6/2 (.434, 23-for-53, 3HR) and an 11-game hitting streak from 6/19-30 (.404, 19-for-47, 2HR)…had 5RBI on 6/21 vs. Memphis…hit .381 in May and .322 in June, but only .219 after the All-Star break (32-for-146)…went 1-for-30 in his final 8G (.033)…batted .321 vs. LHP (52-for-162, 3HR) and .255 vs. RHP (93-for-364, 9HR)…recorded 42 multi-hit games, the third consecutive season in which he had multiple hits in at least 40G…following the season, hit .303 (40-for-132) in 38G for Aragua of the Venezuelan Winter League, marking the fourth time in the past five seasons he hit .300-or-better for the club…went 5-for-5 on 11/21 vs. Zulia, marking the first 5-hit game of his professional career…2012: Spent his entire first season in the Rangers organization with Triple-A Round Rock and batted .288 (149-for-518) with 28 doubles, 11HR , 54RBI and 69R in 130G…grounded into 29 double plays, most in the PCL…was the second-hardest player in the league to strike out (12.91 PA/K)…produced the league’s second-longest hitting streak of the season from 4/19-5/11 (22G, .376, 35-for-93, 5HR)…recorded three straight 3-hit games from 4/20-22…batted .326 (44-for-135) in his final 35G…spent time at 2B (91G), 3B (13G), 1B (1G) and LF (21G)…led all PCL second basemen with 93 double plays turned…following the season, hit .301 (53-for-176) in 47G with Aragua of the VWL…2011: Spent the season with Double-A New Britain, batting .329 (151-for-459) with 36 doubles, 3 triples, 7HR, 49RBI and 64R in 121G…played 89G at 2B and 16G in LF…ranked second in the Eastern League in batting and fourth in hits…was also the toughest player in the league to strike out (13.08 PA/K)…produced a 15-game hitting streak from 4/21-5/7 (.417, 25-for-60), earning him an EL “Player of the Week” honor on 5/2…batted .439 (18-for-41) in his final 9G… hit .300-or-better in every month…recorded 41 multi-hit games…was named an EL midseason and postseason All-Star, as well as an MiLB.com Organization All-Star…following the season, played in 32G with Aragua of the VWL and hit .317 (33-for-104)…signed by the Texas Rangers as a minor league free agent on 11/30…2010: Combined with the GCL, Single-A Fort Myers and Double-A New Britain to bat .292 (94-for-322) with 5HR in 84G…in 45G with Fort Myers, hit .320 (55-for-172) to rank third on the club in BA… following the season, hit .268 (26-for-97) in 30G with Aragua of the VWL…2009: Played in 4G with Single-A Fort Myers (.188, 3-for-16)…played in 9G with the GCL Twins from 8/10-29 (.179, 5-for-28) and spent his final 3G with Double-A New Britain (.143, 1-for-7)…appeared in 29G with Aragua of the VWL and hit .302 (29-for-96)…2008: Combined at Single-A Fort Myers and Single-A Beloit to hit .238 (70-for-294) in 83G…2007: Played in 52G for the GCL Twins, batting .303 (53-for-175) and tying for the team lead in RBI (33)…2006: Made his professional debut with the DSL Twins and hit .278 (54-for-194) in 53G…PERSONAL: Name is pronounced “YAWN-gurr-veess soh-LAHR-tay”…attended Tomas Alba Edison High School in Venezuela.

Solarte’s Career Playing RecordYear Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E OBP SLG2006 DSL Twins .278 53 194 32 54 9 2 2 29 2 1 3 27 18 2 2 10 .373 .3762007 GCL Twins .303 52 175 25 53 4 3 1 33 10 5 2 11 18 7 3 3 .342 .3772008 Fort Myers .259 42 147 18 38 9 1 3 16 3 0 4 7 25 2 2 5 .310 .395 Beloit .218 41 147 16 32 4 0 0 17 3 1 2 14 13 7 2 5 .293 .2452009 Fort Myers .188 4 16 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .188 .250 GCL Twins .179 9 28 4 5 0 0 0 4 1 2 1 5 1 0 0 1 .306 .179 New Britain .143 3 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .143 .1432010 Fort Myers .320 45 172 19 55 9 1 2 15 2 0 1 13 13 3 0 9 .371 .419 New Britain .276 32 127 14 35 9 0 3 19 1 1 0 3 18 1 1 1 .290 .417 GCL Twins .174 7 23 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 .208 .1742011 New Britain .329 121 459 64 151 36 3 7 49 7 2 5 24 38 5 4 11 .367 .4662012 Round Rock .288 130 518 69 149 28 0 11 54 0 6 3 41 44 3 1 16 .340 .4052013 Round Rock .276 133 526 66 145 31 0 12 75 2 8 2 39 69 3 0 12 .323 .403Minor League Totals .286 672 2539 332 725 140 10 41 312 31 26 23 185 263 33 15 73 .336 .397

CAREER2014: Signed with the Padres as a minor league free agent on May 2. Made seven minor league starts between Double-A San Antonio (two) and Triple-A El Paso (fi ve) after signing with the Padres as a minor league free agent on May 2...in his seven minor league appearances, put together a 1-3 record with a 6.03 ERA (21 ER, 31.1 IP) with 41 strikeouts against 18 walks. Is the second Cuban-born pitcher to ever appear in a game for the Padres (Eddie Oropesa, 16 games in 2004) and the fi rst to ever make a start. Threw 7.0 shutout innings in his Major League debut on June 23 at San Francisco, striking out one and walking none...per STATS, Inc, was just the seventh Major League pitcher since 1914 to pitch 7.0 or more shutout innings and not allow a walk in his Big League debut...became the fourth pitcher in Padres franchise history to pitch 7.0 or more shutout innings in his Major League debut, joining Ricky Bones on August 11, 1991 (7.0 IP), Eric Nolte on August 1, 1987 (7.0 IP) and Jimmy Jones on September 21, 1986 (9.0 IP) Earned a winning decision in each of his fi rst two Major League starts (6/23 at SF, 6/29 vs. ARI) having allowed just one run over 13.2 innings of work...Since 1914, Despaigne was the 21st player to go 2-0 with 0 or 1 run allowed in 13.2+ IP in his fi rst two career MLB games and the fi rst National League player to accomplish this feat since Geraldo Guzman in 2000 for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Was the seventh player in Padres franchise history to earn a winning decision in each of his fi rst two career appearances, joining Mike Thompson (2006), Oliver Perez (2002), Brian Tollberg in (2000), Joey Hamilton (1994), Larry Hardy (1974) and Dave Freisleben (1974)…he is the sixth starting pitcher in franchise history to accomplish this feat, removing Tollberg from the list above. Made his Major League debut in a starting role on June 23rd at San Francisco with fellow Havana, Cuba, native Yasmani Grandal as the starting catcher...according to Elias Sports Bureau, this marked the fi rst time since June 13, 1969 that a Major League team started a Cuban-born pitcher and catcher in the same game...RHP Camilo Pascual and catcher Paul Casanova were the last battery-mates to accomplish this feat for the Washington Senators.

PERSONALOdrisamer Orue Despaigne…pronounced oh-DREE-sah-mer deh-SPAWN-yay...played professionally for the Havana Industriales of Cuba’s Serie Nacional for eight seasons prior to signing with the Padres...posted a career 61-43 record with a 3.55 ERA (378 ER, 957.1 IP) with 684 strikeouts against 390 walks in 213 games.

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE’S CAREER PITCHING RECORDYR CLUB W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK AVG2014 San Antonio (AA) 0-0 1.17 2 2 0 0 0 7.2 4 1 1 0 1 5 12 1 0 .154 El Paso (AAA) 1-3 7.61 5 5 0 0 0 23.2 36 20 20 3 1 13 29 0 0 .356Minor League Totals 1-3 6.03 7 7 0 0 0 31.1 40 21 21 3 2 18 41 1 0 .315

*Led league +Tied for league lead @Rehab assignment

CAREER TRANSACTIONS2014........Signed by the San Diego Padres as a minor league free agent, May 2.

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNERIGHT-HANDED PITCHER

BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0/190CURRENT AGE: 27 SERVICE TIME: 0.000BORN: April 4, 1987 in Havana, CubaRESIDENCE: Barcelona, SpainACQUIRED: Signed as a minor league free agent, May 2, 2014CONTRACT STATUS: Signed through 2014

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