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Johan Quezada

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Johan Quezada
Guerreros de Oaxaca – No. 43
Pitcher
Born: (1994-08-25) August 25, 1994 (age 30)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 12, 2020, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average14.73
Strikeouts2
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

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Minnesota Twins

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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+13 innings pitched.[1] He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[2]

Miami Marlins

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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

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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)

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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

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On May 16, 2024, Quezada signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[19] In 22 games (1 start) across 20 innings he was terrible going 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA with 15 strikeouts and 1 save.

References

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  1. ^ Year. "Johan Quezada Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2019". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "Alfaro's 2 RBIs help Marlins earn split against Phils, 5-3". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 12, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "Nola goes distance as Phillies blast Marlins in Game 1 of twin bill". The Morning Call. September 11, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  5. ^ "Aaron Nola pitches 7-inning CG as Phillies beat Marlins 11-0". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 12, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Phillies Clear Out Bullpen, Decline Options On Hector Neris, David Phelps, David Robertson". CBS Philadelphia. October 30, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Phillies decline options on 3 players, including Hector Neris". RSN. October 30, 2020.
  9. ^ "Johan Quezada traded to Cards". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. February 10, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Palmero, Gregg (March 29, 2022). "Cardinals clear space for Pujols, designate Quezada". WMDB-TV. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  13. ^ "Where top Cardinals prospects will begin the regular season". KSDK. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  14. ^ "Offishial news, 2/4/23: FanFest Caravan; Jake Eder interview". fishstripes.com. February 4, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  15. ^ "Jean Segura hits game-ending single as Marlins beat Cubs 3-2". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 28, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "Johan Quezada Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  18. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-11
  19. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 16 de mayo de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
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