Freddy Fermin

Freddy Fermin
Fermín with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2022
San Diego Padres – No. 54
Catcher
Born: (1995-05-16) May 16, 1995
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 15, 2022, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Batting average.264
Home runs20
Runs batted in94
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Freddy Antonio Fermin (born May 16, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals.

Career

Kansas City Royals

Fermin signed with the Kansas City Royals organization as an international free agent on July 25, 2015.[1] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Royals the following year, hitting .273 across 52 contests. In 2017, Fermín played in 47 games for the rookie-level Idaho Falls Chukars, slashing .282/.403/.356 with one home run and 39 RBI. He split the 2018 season between Idaho Falls and the rookie-level Burlington Royals, posting a cumulative .249/.346/.350 slash line with two home runs and 19 RBI.[2]

In 2019, Fermin split the season between the Single-A Lexington Legends and the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, hitting .260/.298/.418 with career-highs in home runs (12) and RBI (41) in 86 games between the two affiliates. Fermín did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] In 2021 he spent time with Northwest Arkansas and the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, batting .277/.355/.440 with 10 home runs and 47 RBI in 77 contests. He was assigned to Triple-A Omaha to begin the 2022 season.

On July 14, 2022, Fermin was selected to the 40-man roster and called up to the majors for the first time after multiple players were placed on the restricted list prior to a series in Canada against the Toronto Blue Jays.[4] He made his MLB debut on July 15, ultimately appearing in 3 games but going hitless in 7 at-bats. He was removed from the 40-man roster and returned to Omaha on July 17.[5]

On November 15, 2022, the Royals selected Fermin’s contract back to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6] Fermín was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to begin the 2023 season.[7] He played in 70 games for the team, hitting .281/.321/.461 with nine home runs and 32 RBI.[8]

Fermin began the 2024 season as the Royals' regular backup catcher.[9] He made 111 appearances for Kansas City during the regular season, slashing .271/.319/.366 with six home runs and 36 RBI.[10]

Fermin played in 67 games for the Royals in 2025, batting .255/.309/.339 with three home runs, 12 RBI, and one stolen base.[11]

San Diego Padres

On July 31, 2025, the Royals traded Fermin to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Freddy Fermin Stats & Scouting Report". Baseball America. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  2. ^ "Freddy Fermin 2018 Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Game Logs & Splits". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  3. ^ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "Royals' Freddy Fermin: Rises to big leagues". CBSSports.com. July 14, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  5. ^ "Royals' Freddy Fermin: Heads back to Triple-A". CBSSports.com. July 17, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "Royals' Freddy Fermin: Added to 40-man roster". CBSSports.com. November 15, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  7. ^ "Royals' Freddy Fermin: Moved to Triple-A". CBSSports.com. March 22, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  8. ^ "Freddy Fermin 2023 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  9. ^ Rogers, Anne (March 28, 2024). "Royals set 2024 Opening Day roster". MLB.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  10. ^ "Freddy Fermin 2024 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  11. ^ "Freddy Fermín 2025 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  12. ^ Cassavell, AJ (August 1, 2025). "Freddy Fermin among Padres newcomers after Trade Deadline frenzy". MLB.com. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
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