Vicente Campos | |
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![]() Campos with the Tampa Yankees | |
Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: La Guaira, Venezuela | July 27, 1992|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 27, 2016, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
MLB statistics (through 2016 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 3.18 |
Strikeouts | 4 |
Teams | |
José Vicente Campos Carnota (born July 27, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Career
Seattle Mariners
On May 14, 2009, Campos signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent. He spent his first two professional seasons with the Venezuelan Summer League Mariners, posting a 5.73 ERA in 13 games in 2011, and an 8–2 record and 3.16 ERA in 14 starts in 2012.[1]
Prior to the 2012 season, John Sickels of Minorleagueball.com considered Campos the Mariners' fifth best prospect.[2] He spent the 2013 season with the Low–A Everett AquaSox, making 14 starts and compiling a 5–5 record and 2.32 ERA with 85 strikeouts across 81+1⁄3 innings pitched.[3]
New York Yankees
On January 13, 2012, Campos and Michael Pineda were traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for Jesús Montero and Héctor Noesí.[4][5][6] He spent the 2012 season with the Single–A Charleston RiverDogs, but made only five starts due to injury. Campos returned to Charleston in 2013, making 26 appearances (19 starts) and registering a 3.41 ERA with 77 strikeouts and 2 saves across 87 innings pitched.[7]
On November 20, 2013, the Yankees added Campis to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[8] He underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2014 and missed the season as a result.[9] On December 2, 2014, the Yankees non-tendered Campos, and subsequently re–signed him to a minor league contract three days later.[10]
Campos spent the 2015 campaign with the High–A Tampa Yankees, also appearing in two games for the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Yankees. In 13 starts for Tampa, he pitched to a 3–7 record and 7.05 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 44+2⁄3 innings.[11] Campos was added back to the 40-man roster on November 4, 2015.
Arizona Diamondbacks
On July 31, 2016, the Yankees traded Campos to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Tyler Clippard.[12] The Diamondbacks promoted Campos to the major leagues on August 25.[13]
Los Angeles Angels
On November 4, 2016, the Los Angeles Angels claimed Campos off of waivers. In 11 games (9 starts) split between the rookie–level Arizona League Angels, High–A Inland Empire 66ers, and Triple–A Salt Lake Bees, he accumulated an 0–3 record and 8.22 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 23 innings pitched. On September 5, 2017, Campos was designated for assignment by the Angels.[14] He was released by the Angels on September 10.
On October 3, 2017, Campos re–signed with the Angels on a minor league contract.[15] In 12 games split between Salt Lake and the Double–A Mobile BayBears, he struggled to a 7.04 ERA with 20 strikeouts across 23 innings. Campos was released by the Angels organization on May 15, 2018.[16]
Sugar Land Skeeters
On June 26, 2018, Campos signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He did not appear for the Bees. On July 13, Campos signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters. In 22 games for Sugar Land, he compiled a 3–2 record and 5.64 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 22+1⁄3 innings pitched. Campos became a free agent following the 2018 season.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On January 30, 2019, Campos signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[17] He was released on June 21, 2019.
Lincoln Saltdogs
On June 29, 2019, Campos signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association. He made only one appearance for the team, allowing three earned runs with one strikeout in an inning of relief.
Pericos de Puebla
On July 2, 2019, Campos's contract was purchased by the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He was released on July 24, 2019.
Parma Baseball
On April 16, 2021, Campos signed with the Parma Baseball Club of the Italian Baseball League (IBL). On July 17, he contributed to the victory of the 14th European Champions Cup for Parma Baseball.
Pericos de Puebla (second stint)
On July 14, 2022, Campos signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He appeared in 12 games, going 0–1 with a 3.09 ERA and 11 strikeouts over 11+2⁄3 innings. Campos was released on January 19, 2023.[18]
Charros de Jalisco
On February 1, 2024, Campos signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.[19] On April 8, Campos was traded to the Charros de Jalisco.[20] In three appearances for Jalisco, he struggled to a 27.00 ERA with one strikeout across 2+1⁄3 innings of work. On April 22, Campos was released by the Charros.[21]
International career
Campos was selected to represent Spain at the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification.[22]
Personal life
Campos is cousin to shortstop Alcides Escobar, and pitchers Edwin Escobar and Kelvim Escobar, as well as nephew of shortstop José Escobar.[23]
See also
References
- ^ "Vicente Campos Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Sickels, John (December 9, 2011). "Seattle Mariners Top 20 Prospects for 2012". Minorleagueball.com. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ "Vicente Campos - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Source: Jesus Montero dealt to Mariners". Espn.go.com. January 14, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ "Yankees agree to trade slugger Jesus Montero to Seattle Mariners as part of multi-player deal to land Michael Pineda". Nydailynews.com. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ "Pineda trade becomes official". LoHud Yankees Blog. January 23, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
- ^ "Vicente Campos - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Yanks make deal with Padres, add six to 40-man roster". Newyork.yankees.mlb.com. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ "Jose Campos underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday - HardballTalk". nbcsports.com. April 26, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ "Yankees bring back Jose Campos; add more AAA infield depth - The LoHud Yankees Blog". The LoHud Yankees Blog. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ "On the 40-man: Vicente Campos". lohud.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Yankees add Tyler Clippard to replenish bullpen". ESPN.com. July 31, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "D-backs replenish bullpen by calling up Bracho, Campos: Dominic Leone, Steve Hathaway optioned to Reno". FOX Sports Arizona. August 25, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "Angels Activate Garrett Richards, Designate Mike Morin, Vicente Campos". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 10/3/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Released: Tazawa, McGowan, Cunningham, Campos". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (January 30, 2019). "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/30/2019". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ Vicente Campos Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball
- ^ "Vicente Campos es el 5° venezolano firmado por los Toros de Tijuana". elemergente.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 8 de abril de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 22 de abril de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ "All you need to know before the Classic's Regensburg Qualifier". MLB.com. September 15, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
- ^ Pelota Binaria website
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League)
- Vicente Campos on Instagram