Johan Quezada
Johan Quezada | |
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Guerreros de Oaxaca – No. 43 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | August 25, 1994|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 12, 2020, for the Miami Marlins | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 14.73 |
Strikeouts | 2 |
Teams | |
Johan Ramon Quezada (born August 25, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.
Career
[edit]Minnesota Twins
[edit]On September 10, 2012, Quezada signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. He would spend the next 7 seasons in the Twins minor league system, playing for the DSL Twins in 2013 and 2014, the GCL Twins in 2015, the Elizabethton Twins in 2016–2018, and the Single-A Cedar Rapids Kernels in 2018.
Quezada spent the 2019 campaign with the High–A Fort Myers Miracle, making 33 relief outings and logging a 7–2 record and 3.44 ERA with 49 strikeouts across 52+1⁄3 innings pitched.[1] He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[2]
Miami Marlins
[edit]On December 18, 2019, Quezada signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization. The Marlins promoted him to the major leagues on September 11, 2020.[3][4][5] He made his major league debut on September 12 against the Philadelphia Phillies.[6]
St. Louis Cardinals
[edit]The Philadelphia Phillies claimed Quezada off of waivers on October 30, 2020.[7][8] On February 10, 2021, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired Quezada from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations.[9][10][11] Quezada spent the entire 2021 season split between three minor league affiliates: the rookie-level Florida Complex League Cardinals, the Double-A Springfield Cardinals, and the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. In 18 total appearances between the three clubs, Quezada struggled to a 6.38 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 24.0 innings pitched.
On March 29, 2022, Quezada was designated for assignment by the Cardinals following the signing of Albert Pujols.[12] On March 30, Quezada was sent outright to Double-A Springfield.[13] He made 44 appearances in the Cardinals’ farm system in 2022, posting a 2–1 record and 4.83 ERA with 73 strikeouts in 59.2 innings pitched. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.
Miami Marlins (second stint)
[edit]On February 3, 2023, Quezada signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[14] He made one start for the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos before being promoted to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. He made 4 appearances for Jacksonville, posting a 2–0 record and 2.70 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 6.2 innings pitched. On April 28, Quezada had his contract selected to the active roster.[15] He made one appearance for Miami, surrendering 3 runs and allowing 5 walks in 0.2 innings of work against the Atlanta Braves. Quezada was designated for assignment on May 3 after Devin Smeltzer was added to the roster.[16] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Jacksonville on May 5.[17] Quezada elected free agency on October 11.[18]
Guerreros de Oaxaca
[edit]On May 16, 2024, Quezada signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ Year. "Johan Quezada Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2019". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ "Alfaro's 2 RBIs help Marlins earn split against Phils, 5-3". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 12, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Nola goes distance as Phillies blast Marlins in Game 1 of twin bill". The Morning Call. September 11, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Aaron Nola pitches 7-inning CG as Phillies beat Marlins 11-0". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 12, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Wilson, David (September 13, 2020). "Marlins set another record for MLB debuts, and the latest on Miguel Rojas' hand injury". Miami Herald. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Phillies Clear Out Bullpen, Decline Options On Hector Neris, David Phelps, David Robertson". CBS Philadelphia. October 30, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Phillies decline options on 3 players, including Hector Neris". RSN. October 30, 2020.
- ^ "Johan Quezada traded to Cards". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. February 10, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Salisbury, Jim (February 10, 2021). "Phillies trade pitcher Johan Quezada to Cardinals to clear 40-man roster for Didi Gregorius". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Goold, Derrick (February 10, 2021). "Cardinals acquire 6-foot-9 righthander with 98-mph fastball for bullpen depth". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Palmero, Gregg (March 29, 2022). "Cardinals clear space for Pujols, designate Quezada". WMDB-TV. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Where top Cardinals prospects will begin the regular season". KSDK. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Offishial news, 2/4/23: FanFest Caravan; Jake Eder interview". fishstripes.com. February 4, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ "Jean Segura hits game-ending single as Marlins beat Cubs 3-2". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 28, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Acuña Jr. homers, Braves go deep 6 times, rout Marlins 14-6". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 3, 2023. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Johan Quezada Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-11
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 16 de mayo de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Living people
- 1994 births
- Baseball players from Santo Domingo
- Cedar Rapids Kernels players
- Dominican Summer League Twins players
- Elizabethton Twins players
- Florida Complex League Cardinals players
- Fort Myers Miracle players
- Gulf Coast Twins players
- Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic
- Memphis Redbirds players
- Miami Marlins players
- Pensacola Blue Wahoos players
- Toros del Este players