Alexander Victor "Alex" Vesia is a 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 known for his pitching abilities and contributions to the Dodgers' bullpen.
Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia is away from the team due to a 'deeply personal family matter,' casting doubt on his availability for the World Series. The team has announced his absence but provided no further details.
On April 11, 1996, Alexander Victor Vesia was born.
In 2014, during his senior year at Steele Canyon High School, Alexander Vesia received All-East County honors. He was also undrafted in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft and subsequently enrolled at California State University, East Bay.
In 2015, Alexander Vesia's freshman season at Cal State East Bay, he achieved a 5-4 record with a 2.18 ERA over 74 1/3 innings. He was also named California Collegiate Athletic Association Freshman of the Year in 2015.
In 2016, Alexander Vesia had a 7-5 record with a 3.30 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 95 1/3 innings as a sophomore. He was also awarded All-CCAA Second Team honors in 2016. That summer, he played in the Northwoods League for the Mankato MoonDogs.
In 2017, during Alexander Vesia's junior year, he had a 4-6 record with a 4.82 ERA. Following the season, he played in the Alaska Baseball League for the Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks.
In 2018, Alexander Vesia signed with Miami, debuting with the Gulf Coast League Marlins before moving to the Batavia Muckdogs. Later in 2018, 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 across these teams. He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters following the season and was named a Fall League All-Star.
In 2018, Alexander Vesia's senior year at Cal State East Bay, he achieved an 8-2 record with a 1.94 ERA. He was named to the All-CCAA First Team in 2018. After his senior season, he was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 17th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.
On July 22, 2020, it was announced that Alexander Vesia had made Miami's 2020 Opening Day roster.
In 2020, Alexander Vesia made his Major League Baseball debut with the Miami Marlins.
On February 12, 2021, Alexander Vesia and Kyle Hurt were traded from the Miami Marlins to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Dylan Floro.
On July 31, 2021, Alexander Vesia secured his first career Major League Baseball win against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
On September 21, 2021, Alexander Vesia recorded his first MLB save against the Colorado Rockies.
In 2022, Alexander Vesia pitched in 63 games, for a 5-0 record and 2.15 ERA during the season and pitched 2+2⁄3 scoreless innings in the postseason.
In 2023, Alexander 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. After the season, he agreed to a $1 million contract for 2024 in salary arbitration.
In 2024, Alexander Vesia went 5-4 with a 1.76 ERA in 66 1/3 innings over 67 games. During the 2024 NLDS, he injured an intercostal muscle but later 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.
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