Vince Velasquez
Born: 6/7/1992 in Montclair, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-06-10 | Final Game: 2022-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 212 lbs
Full name: Vincent John Velasquez
Biography
Vince Velasquez, born in 1992, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2015 to 2022. Known for his powerful arm and strikeout capability, Velasquez made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by an emphasis on high strikeout rates and power pitching. He concluded his career with a record of 38-51 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.88, showcasing both the challenges and triumphs he faced on the mound.
Over the course of his career, Velasquez accumulated a total of 822 strikeouts, emphasizing his ability to overpower hitters and contribute significantly to his teams' pitching rotations. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in various pitching environments. Throughout his time in the league, Velasquez was recognized for his competitive spirit and determination, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 51 | 191 | 144 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 763.7 | 741 | 414 | 126 | 307 | 822 | 4.88 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.7 | 50 | 27 | 21 | 58 | 4.37 | 710.2 |
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 8 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 131.0 | 129 | 60 | 45 | 152 | 4.12 | 761.9 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 2 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 | 74 | 41 | 34 | 68 | 5.12 | -2120.3 |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 9 | 12 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 146.7 | 138 | 79 | 59 | 161 | 4.85 | 1492.2 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 7 | 8 | 33 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117.3 | 120 | 64 | 43 | 130 | 4.91 | -2113.0 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 36 | 21 | 17 | 46 | 5.56 | 249.3 |
| 2021 | PHI | NL | 3 | 6 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.7 | 76 | 54 | 45 | 85 | 5.95 | -2758.9 |
| 2021 | SDP | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8.53 | - |
| 2022 | CHW | AL | 3 | 3 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.3 | 68 | 40 | 25 | 69 | 4.78 | - |
| 2023 | PIT | NL | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 35 | 16 | 14 | 37 | 3.86 | 433.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | 157 | 9 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 49 | 0.204 | 0.233 | 0.236 | 0.469 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 24 | 40 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 16 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 32 | 40 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.225 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 35 | 30 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PHI | NL | 22 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SDP | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CHW | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | PIT | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 191 | 144 | 35 | 70 | 13 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HOU | P | 19 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | PHI | P | 24 | 24 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | PHI | P | 15 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | PHI | P | 31 | 30 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | PHI | P | 33 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
| 2019 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PHI | P | 9 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | PHI | P | 21 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SDN | P | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CHA | P | 27 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | PIT | P | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 191 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PHI | NL | $516,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $516,000 | ||