Lino Urdaneta's 2004 Upper Deck SP Authentic Future Watch autograph card
Lino Urdaneta can probably recall every major league game that he’s pitched in.
All three of them.
From September 9th, 2004, until May 6th, 2007, Urdaneta was Mr. Infinity. During his major league debut with the Detroit Tigers, Urdaneta faced six batters and gave up five hits and a walk before leaving the game. They all came around to score.
As of spring training 2007, Urdaneta was one of approximately 19 major league players with ERAs of infinity.
In May of 2007, Urdaneta returned to the major leagues with the New York Mets. During his brief time in the New York bullpen, he appeared in two games. Fortunately for his career ERA, this time Urdaneta recorded a few outs.
Then on May 16th, just days after he was demoted to the minor leagues, Urdaneta was suspended for 50 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
He never appeared in another major league game.
Beckett Media lists 35 different baseball cards featuring Lino Urdaneta, but they all picture him as a Detroit Tiger or on one of the minor league or Venezuelan league teams he’s played for. He has certified autographs in the 2004 Upper Deck SP Authentic set, which is helpful for any Tigers or Mets fans who are seeking autographs of everyone who’s played for their favorite teams.
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