Jorge Guzmán
Jorge Guzmán Florentino (born January 28, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.
| Jorge Guzmán | |
|---|---|
Guzmán at the 2018 All-Star Futures Game | |
| Acereros de Monclova | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 28, 1996 Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 6, 2020, for the Miami Marlins | |
| MLB statistics (through August 18, 2021) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 27.00 |
| Strikeouts | 3 |
| Teams | |
Career edit
Houston Astros edit
Guzmán signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent on June 15, 2014.[1] He made his professional debut in 2015 with the Dominican Summer League Astros and also played for the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Astros that season, posting a combined 5.04 ERA in 55.1 innings pitched between both teams. In 2016, he played for the GCL Astros and rookie–level Greeneville Astros and pitched to a combined 3–4 record and 4.05 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 40 innings pitched between both clubs.
New York Yankees edit
On November 17, 2016, Guzmán was traded from the Astros, along with Albert Abreu, to the New York Yankees for Brian McCann.[2][3] He spent the 2017 season with the Low–A Staten Island Yankees[4] where he posted a 5–3 record and 2.30 ERA in 13 games started.[5]
Miami Marlins edit
On December 11, 2017, Guzmán was traded to the Miami Marlins (along with Starlin Castro and José Devers) in exchange for outfielder Giancarlo Stanton and cash considerations.[6] He spent the 2018 season with the High–A Jupiter Hammerheads, going 0–9 with a 4.03 ERA in 21 starts.[7]
On November 20, 2018, the Marlins added Guzmán to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[8] He spent 2019 with the Double–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp,[9] going 7–11 with a 3.50 ERA over 25 games (24 starts), striking out 127 over 138+2⁄3 innings.
On August 3, 2020, Guzmán was promoted to the Major Leagues. Guzmán made his MLB debut on August 6, against the Baltimore Orioles, and allowed 2 runs in an inning of work.[10]
On May 9, 2021, Guzmán was placed on the 60-day injured list with elbow inflammation.[11] He was activated off of the injured list on July 13.[12] On September 3, Guzmán was placed back on the 60-day injured list with right elbow soreness.[13] In 2 games for Miami, Guzmán had surrendered 6 runs on 4 hits and 6 walks with 3 strikeouts in 1+2⁄3 innings of work. On October 27, he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Jacksonville.[14] He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[15]
San Francisco Giants edit
On January 31, 2022, Guzmán signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[16] He spent a chunk of the season on rehab assignment, appearing for the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Giants, Single–A San Jose Giants, and High–A Eugene Emeralds. Once healthy, he joined the Double–A Richmond Flying Squirrels, where he struggled to a 22.50 ERA across two appearances. Overall, he made 16 appearances on the season, recording a 3.63 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 17+1⁄3 innings pitched.[17]
Guzmán began the 2023 season with the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, making 27 appearances and registering a 3.00 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 36.0 innings pitched. He was released by the Giants organization on June 28, 2023.[18]
Lake Country DockHounds edit
On July 21, 2023, Guzmán signed with the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[19] In 2 starts, he surrendered 9 runs on 6 hits and 7 walks across 3.0 innings of work.
Acereros de Monclova edit
On July 27, 2023, Guzmán was traded to the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[20]
References edit
- ^ Sanchez, Mark W. (July 8, 2017). "Yankees' Brian McCann trade haul are breaking speed guns | New York Post". Nypost.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Yankees trade catcher Brian McCann to Houston Astros for 2 pitching prospects". NJ.com. November 18, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Yankees trade Brian McCann to Astros for Albert Abreu and Jorge Guzman". Newsday. November 17, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Guzman starting to turn heads for Yankees". MiLB.com. July 4, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Jorge Guzman Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ Gerbosi, Ryan (December 11, 2017). "Giancarlo Stanton officially becomes a Yankee". Newsday. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ "Jorge Guzman Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ^ "Marlins add 7 players, fill out 40-man roster". MLB.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "MiLB Opening Day: What to know, how to follow Marlins minor league affiliates in 2019". April 4, 2019.
- ^ Joe Trezza (August 7, 2020). "4 HRs not enough as O's drop 4th straight". MLB.com. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ "Marlins Select Luis Madero, Option Daniel Castano". May 9, 2021.
- ^ "Marlins Activate Jorge Guzman". July 13, 2021.
- ^ "Marlins' Jorge Guzman: Shifts to 60-day IL". September 3, 2021.
- ^ "Marlins' Jorge Guzman: Outrighted off 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 9, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Giants Sign Jorge Guzman To Minor League Deal". January 31, 2022.
- ^ "Jorge Guzman - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "SF Giants release trio of minor leaguers, including recent acquisition". aroundthefoghorn.com. June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Team".
- ^ "2023 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference (Minors)