Vicente Campos

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Campos and the second or maternal family name is Carnota.
Vicente Campos
Vicente Campos.jpg
Campos with the Tampa Yankees
Pitcher
Born: (1992-07-27) July 27, 1992 (age 29)
La Guaira, Venezuela
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 27, 2016, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Last MLB appearance
August 27, 2016, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.18
Strikeouts4
Teams

José Vicente Campos Carnota (born July 27, 1992) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2016.

Career[]

Prior to the 2012 season, John Sickels of Minorleagueball.com considered him the Seattle Mariners' fifth best prospect for 2012.[1]

New York Yankees[]

On January 13, 2012, Campos and Michael Pineda were traded to the New York Yankees for Jesús Montero and Héctor Noesí.[2][3][4] He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[5] He underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2014 and missed the season.[6] After the 2014 season, the Yankees non-tendered Campos, and then signed him to a minor league contract.[7] Campos was added to the 40-man roster on November 4, 2015.

Arizona Diamondbacks[]

On July 31, 2016, the Yankees traded Campos to the Diamondbacks for Tyler Clippard.[8] The Diamondbacks promoted Campos to the major leagues on August 25.[9]

Los Angeles Angels[]

On November 4, the Angels claimed Campos off of waivers. He was released by the organization on May 15, 2018.

New Britain Bees[]

On June 26, 2018, Campos signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Sugar Land Skeeters[]

On July 13, 2018, Campos signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Pittsburgh Pirates[]

On January 30, 2019, Campos signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[10] He was released on June 21, 2019.

Lincoln Saltdogs[]

On June 29, 2019, Campos signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association.

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 Parma Baseball in Italy. On July 17, 2021, he contributed to the victory of the 14th European Champions Cup for Parma Baseball.

Personal life[]

Campos is cousin to shortstop Alcides Escobar, and pitchers Edwin Escobar and Kelvim Escobar, as well as nephew of shortstop José Escobar.[11]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Sickels, John. "Seattle Mariners Top 20 Prospects for 2012". Minorleagueball.com. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  2. ^ "Source: Jesus Montero dealt to Mariners". Espn.go.com. January 14, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Pineda trade becomes official". LoHud Yankees Blog. January 23, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
  5. ^ "Yanks make deal with Padres, add six to 40-man roster". Newyork.yankees.mlb.com. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  6. ^ "Jose Campos underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday - HardballTalk". nbcsports.com. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  7. ^ "Yankees bring back Jose Campos; add more AAA infield depth - The LoHud Yankees Blog". The LoHud Yankees Blog. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  8. ^ "Yankees add Tyler Clippard to replenish bullpen". ESPN.com. July 31, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ Todd, Jeff (January 30, 2019). "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/30/2019". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  11. ^ Pelota Binaria website

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