Career Timeline of Alex Vesia: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Alex Vesia made an impact.

Alexander Victor "Alex" Vesia is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career with the Miami Marlins, making his debut in 2020. Vesia is recognized as a pitcher in professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: All-East County Honors

In 2014, during his senior year at Steele Canyon High School, Alex Vesia earned All-East County honors. He was also undrafted in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft and enrolled at California State University, East Bay.

2015: Freshman Season at Cal State East Bay

In 2015, during his freshman season at Cal State East Bay, Alex Vesia started 12 games and achieved a 5–4 record with a 2.18 ERA, earning California Collegiate Athletic Association Freshman of the Year honors.

2016: Sophomore Season at Cal State East Bay

In 2016, during his sophomore year, Alex Vesia made 15 starts, going 7–5 with a 3.30 ERA, striking out 64 batters in 95+1⁄3 innings, earning All-CCAA Second Team honors.

2017: Junior Year

In 2017, during his junior year, Alex Vesia appeared in 14 games (nine starts), with a 4–6 record and a 4.82 ERA. Following the season, he played in the Alaska Baseball League for the Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks.

2018: Professional Debut and Promotions

In 2018, Alex Vesia signed with the Miami Marlins, debuting with the Gulf Coast League Marlins before being promoted to the Batavia Muckdogs. Later that year, he played for the Clinton LumberKings, Jupiter Hammerheads, and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, achieving a 7–2 record with a 1.76 ERA and 100 strikeouts. He was also selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters and was named a Fall League All-Star.

2018: Senior Year and MLB Draft

In 2018, during his senior year at Cal State East Bay, Alex Vesia pitched in 14 games (making seven starts) and achieved an 8–2 record with a 1.94 ERA. He was named to the All-CCAA First Team and was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 17th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.

July 22, 2020: Made Miami's Opening Day Roster

On July 22, 2020, Alex Vesia was announced to have made Miami's 2020 Opening Day roster.

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, Alex Vesia made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Miami Marlins.

February 12, 2021: Traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers

On February 12, 2021, Alex Vesia and Kyle Hurt were traded by the Miami Marlins to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Dylan Floro.

July 31, 2021: First Career MLB Win

On July 31, 2021, Alex Vesia recorded his first career MLB win against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

September 21, 2021: First MLB Save

On September 21, 2021, Alex Vesia recorded his first MLB save against the Colorado Rockies.

2022: 2022 Season

In 2022, Alex Vesia pitched in 63 games, achieving a 5–0 record and a 2.15 ERA during the season. He also pitched 2+2⁄3 scoreless innings in the postseason.

2023: 2023 Season

In 2023, Alex Vesia had a 2–5 record and a 4.35 ERA in 56 games. He allowed one home run in two innings in the NLDS.

2024: 2024 Season

In 2024, Alex Vesia had a 5–4 record with a 1.76 ERA in 66+1⁄3 innings over 67 games. He injured an intercostal muscle during the NLDS but rejoined the roster for the 2024 World Series, allowing only one hit and one walk while striking out two in 2+2⁄3 scoreless innings.

2025: 2025 Season and Postseason

In 2025, Alex Vesia pitched in 59+2⁄3 innings over 68 games with a 4–2 record, 3.02 ERA, and five saves. In the postseason, he pitched in seven games, but he was not on the roster for the 2025 World Series due to a personal family matter.