Silvino Bracho is a Venezuelan right-handed reliever from Maracaibo who has spent his career bouncing between MLB and the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP). He made his big-league debut on August 30, 2015, and has worn the uniforms of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds — but it’s back home in Venezuela where he’s truly found his groove.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Silvino Bracho
- Position: Pitcher (Reliever)
- Team: Águilas del Zulia (LVBP)
- Number: 56
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’10» / 190 lb
- Born: July 17, 1992 (34 years old), Maracaibo, Venezuela 🇻🇪
- MLB Debut: August 30, 2015
Background
Bracho grew up in Maracaibo, a city with deep baseball roots in western Venezuela. Signed by an MLB organization early in his career, he worked his way up to the majors and debuted with Arizona in 2015. As a right-handed specialist, he settled into the reliever role that has defined him at every level of the game.
MLB Career
Bracho’s time in the majors has come in short bursts. His 2020 stint with the Diamondbacks was limited to just 1.0 inning. His 2022 stop with the Braves covered 4.1 innings. His most productive MLB run came with the Reds in 2023: a 3.68 ERA across 7.1 innings with 6 strikeouts — his best showing at the big-league level.
MLB Stats
- 2023 – Cincinnati Reds: 7.1 IP, 3.68 ERA, 6 K, 1.50 WHIP
- 2022 – Atlanta Braves: 4.1 IP, 6.23 ERA, 4 K, 0.92 WHIP
- 2020 – Arizona Diamondbacks: 1.0 IP, 18.00 ERA, 1 K, 2.00 WHIP
Venezuelan Winter League
The LVBP is where Bracho has been at his best. Pitching for his hometown Águilas del Zulia, he has built a reputation as one of the circuit’s steadiest arms out of the bullpen.
- 2023-24: 22 G, 1.16 ERA, 2 W, 2 L, 7 SV, 20 K, 23.1 IP
- 2024-25: 24 G, 2.92 ERA, 1 W, 1 L, 10 SV, 19 K, 24.2 IP
- 2025-26: 25 G, 2.08 ERA, 4 W, 1 L, 11 SV, 17 K, 26.0 IP
His 2025-26 campaign was his finest: a 2.08 ERA with 11 saves in 26.0 innings across 25 appearances. That kind of consistency has made him one of the most trusted relievers in Zulia’s bullpen season after season.
The Big Picture
Bracho is a case study in a reliever who found his footing not in the majors, but at home. While his MLB appearances have been limited, his work with Águilas del Zulia tells a different story — three straight seasons of meaningful contributions, with ERAs of 1.16, 2.92 and 2.08. At 34, he remains a key piece of the Zulia bullpen and a respected arm in Caribbean winter ball.
