Niuman Romero
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1985 (40 years old)
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Shortstop
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Niuman José Romero (born January 24, 1985) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox.
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Cleveland Indians
Romero was originally signed by the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent on November 20, 2002. In 2005, he officially joined the Indians organization and played for the rookie-level Burlington Indians. The following season he played for the Single-A Lake County Captains, hitting .228/.319/.274 in 114 games. Romero split the 2007 season between Lake County and the High-A Kinston Indians, hitting a combined .231/.359/.306 in 81 games between the two teams. Romero returned to Kinston in 2008 and slashed .296/.351/.403 with 6 home runs and 53 RBI in 108 games. Romero was assigned to the Double-A Akron Aeros to begin the 2009 season, and was later promoted to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers.
On September 8, 2009, Romero was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut that day, going 0-for-1 against the Texas Rangers. In his debut campaign, Romero appeared in 10 major league games, going 2-for-14 with a walk. On October 30, 2009, Romero was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A Columbus. Romero was invited to Spring Training in 2010 but did not make the team and was assigned to Columbus to begin the year.
Boston Red Sox
On May 1, 2010, Romero was acquired by the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations. He was assigned to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox upon being acquired. On July 2, 2010, he was called up to replace Ángel Sánchez, who was traded to the Houston Astros for Kevin Cash. He only appeared in two games for the Red Sox in 2010 before he was designated for assignment and returned to the minors. Romero finished the year hitting .246/.314/.311 in 99 games for Pawtucket and elected free agency on October 15.
Toronto Blue Jays
On March 1, 2011 Romero signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Romero was assigned to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s to begin the season, and 4-for-25 in 8 games for the team.
Philadelphia Phillies
Romero was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies on May 25, 2011, in exchange for cash considerations. Romero played in 34 games for the Double-A Reading Phillies, also receiving a hitless at-bat for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, and hit .239/.312/.266 with no home runs and 11 RBI before he was released on July 13.
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