Henry Urrutia


Henry Alexander Urrutia Rodríguez is a Cuban professional baseball designated hitter and left fielder for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles.

Professional career

Urrutia played in the Cuban National Series for Las Tunas. He debuted in the 2005-06 Cuban National Series, and played through 2009-10.
Urrutia attempted to defect from Cuba in 2010. After the failed attempt, he was suspended. He successfully defected to Haiti in September 2011.

Baltimore Orioles

Urrutia signed with the Baltimore Orioles, receiving a $778,500 signing bonus.
After having trouble acquiring a visa, Urrutia reported to the Bowie Baysox of the Double-A Eastern League in April 2013. After playing 52 games for Bowie, the Orioles promoted him to the Norfolk Tides of the Triple-A International League on June 28. After playing in 15 games for Norfolk, the Orioles promoted Urrutia to the major leagues on July 19. Urrutia was optioned back on Norfolk on August 17. He was recalled on September 3. He was placed on the restricted list on September 13 when the Orioles travelled to Toronto due to visa issues, and re-activated on September 16.
On August 19, 2015, Urrutia hit his first career home run off of New York Mets pitcher Carlos Torres. It was also his first career walk-off hit. Urrutia was released by the Orioles organization on May 25, 2017.

Boston Red Sox

On June 14, 2017, Urrutia signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Diablos Rojos del México

On January 29, 2018, Urrutia signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican Baseball League.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On August 16, 2018, Urrutia was traded to the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican Baseball League. He became a free agent following the season.

Toros de Tijuana

On February 19, 2019, Urrutia signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.

Saraperos de Saltillo

On June 4, 2019, Urrutia was traded to the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.

Personal

Urrutia is the son of Ermidelio Urrutia and a cousin of Osmani Urrutia. Both his father and cousin are Cuban outfielders.
He is currently married to Suse Urrutia with one son.