Career
His rise to prominence came under the tutelage of Edward Poisson, head baseball coach of Trinity High School in Manchester, New Hampshire. Fulchino is the pride of Hollis, New Hampshire. He is the first Hollis native to reach baseball"s major league.
He played for the New England Collegiate Baseball League"s Keene Swamp Bats while in college.
After eight seasons in the minor leagues, Fulchino has proven to be extremely valuable out of the bullpen at the major league level In 2009, Fulchino appeared on SportsCenter"s "Not Top 10" when a Kosuke Fukudome"s comebacker managed to end up caught inside Fulchino"s jersey.
Fulchino was shocked by the unlikely event, and can be seen in the video expressing his concern. Fulchino played one Major League Baseball game with the in 2006.
His major league debut was on June 22, 2006, against the Baltimore Orioles.
He pitched 1/3 of an inning and allowed 0 runs with one walk. Fulchino spent 2007 playing for the Albuquerque Isotopes, the Marlins Triple-A affiliate. In February 2008, Fulchino signed a minor league contract with the On June 8, 2008, Fulchino was called up to replace the struggling Joel Peralta.
On December 8, 2008, Fulchino was claimed off waivers by the During his 2009 season, Jeff was described as the 2nd most valuable pitcher.
He threw 81 innings over 62 games. Striking out 71 batters and boasting an European Research Area of 3.40.
Jeff continued his success in the 2010 season. After battling mid-season injury, Fulchino lowered his season European Research Area to 5.65.
As of August 20, 2010, Fulchino posted an European Research Area of 2.13 in his last 10 appearances.
San Diego Padres
He elected free agency on October 20, 2011, after spending the season with the San Diego Padres. Washington Nationals
On December 16, he signed a split contract with the Washington Nationals. Jeff pitched for the of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
He was named to the 2013 Atlantic League All Star team
Fulchino was named the closer for Willie Upshaw"son