Nestor Cortes
Born: 12/10/1994 in Hialeah, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2018-03-31
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 210 lbs
Biography
Nestor Cortes, born in 1994, is an active professional baseball pitcher who has made a significant impact since his debut in 2018. Currently playing for the New York Yankees, Cortes is known for his distinctive pitching style, characterized by a blend of deception and finesse. His ability to keep hitters off balance has contributed to his success on the mound, as evidenced by his career record of 33-21 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.8. With a total of 575 strikeouts, Cortes continues to demonstrate his prowess as a strikeout artist in Major League Baseball.
Cortes's performance earned him an All-Star selection, a testament to his growth and effectiveness as a pitcher in a highly competitive era of the sport. As he continues his career, he plays a vital role in the Yankees’ pitching rotation, showcasing the evolution of the game in the modern era, where pitchers increasingly rely on a mix of traditional techniques and innovative approaches. Cortes's journey through the league reflects not only his personal achievements but also the changing dynamics of pitching in the contemporary game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 21 | 135 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 568.0 | 501 | 240 | 89 | 160 | 575 | 3.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 5 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | 75 | 42 | 28 | 69 | 5.67 | - |
| 2020 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 15.26 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYY | AL | 2 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93.0 | 75 | 30 | 25 | 103 | 2.90 | - |
| 2022 | NYY | AL | 12 | 4 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 | 108 | 43 | 38 | 163 | 2.44 | - |
| 2023 | NYY | AL | 5 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.3 | 59 | 35 | 20 | 67 | 4.97 | - |
| 2024 | NYY | AL | 9 | 10 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174.3 | 162 | 73 | 39 | 162 | 3.77 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | SEA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYY | AL | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | NYY | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | NYY | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | NYY | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WS | NYA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | ALCS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | ALDS1 | NYA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14.0 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5.14 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
| 2022 | ALCS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13.50 |
| 2022 | ALDS1 | NYA | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10.0 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2.70 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 135 | 86 | 19 | 33 | 2 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BAL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | NYA | P | 33 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | SEA | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYA | P | 22 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | NYA | P | 28 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | NYA | P | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | NYA | P | 31 | 30 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 135 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cy Young Award | AL | 8th | 3.0 | 210 | 0 |