Fausto J. Carmona (born December 7, 1983 in Santo
Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a right-handed
pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League
Baseball. Carmona made his major league debut with
the Indians on April 15, 2006. He was initially used
as a starting pitcher but later in the season was
turned into a reliever, and now is a starting
pitcher again.
He is known for his hard sinker and exhibiting good
control of his pitches. He did not throw
exceptionally hard when he first debuted in the
minor leagues at age 18, but has since developed a
fastball that can reach 97 mph. He also throws a
slider and a changeup, but he only occasionally uses
those pitches because he chooses to rely on his
sinker to get quick ground ball outs.
Carmona was the first non-rehab start player and
full-time roster member of the Lake County Captains
to play a game in the big leagues.
