Anthony Vasquez (baseball)

Anthony Russell Vasquez (born September 19, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners.

Anthony Vasquez
Sultanes de Monterrey – No. 33
Pitcher
Born: (1986-09-19) September 19, 1986
San Antonio, Texas
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 23, 2011, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
(through 2011 Season)
Win–loss record1–6
Earned run average8.90
Strikeouts13
Teams

Career

Vasquez attended Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, Texas, Texas A&M University, and the University of Southern California (USC). He played college baseball for the Texas A&M Aggies and the USC Trojans.

The Seattle Mariners selected Vasquez in the 18th round of the 2009 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut on August 23, 2011. He recorded his first MLB strikeout against the second batter he faced. After the 2011 season, he was outrighted to the minor leagues.[1]

Vasquez signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles in April 2014. Vasquez signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on February 3, 2015. Vasquez re-signed with the Phillies on January 12, 2016.

On January 10, 2017, Vasquez signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[2] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

On February 23, 2018, Vasquez signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was released by the organization on August 2, 2018. On August 7, 2018, Vasquez signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. On January 16, 2019, Vasquez signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks. He was released on July 25, 2019. On July 30, Vasquez again signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.

Scouting report

Vasquez throws a fastball around 85 miles per hour (137 km/h), a changeup at around 76 miles per hour (122 km/h), and a curveball that sits around 70 miles per hour (110 km/h).[3]

Personal life

Vasquez's father, Rudy, works as a scout for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In November 2012, Vasquez underwent surgery to repair a cerebral arteriovenous malformation after a blood vessel in his brain ruptured. His relative, Chris Beene, is a major influence in his life.[4]

References
  1. "Mariners Ink 3, Will add Wilson, Big Unit to HOF". Sportspress Northwest. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  2. Beck, Jason (January 10, 2017). "Tigers sign Minors contracts with 22 players". MLB.com. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  3. "Vasquez to get spot start in Tuesday's nightcap". Seattle Mariners. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  4. "Vasquez recovering from emergency brain surgery". Seattle Mariners. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
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