History of Alex Vesia in Timeline

Alexander "Alex" Victor 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 a valuable asset to the Dodgers pitching staff.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 11, 1996: Alexander Vesia Born

On April 11, 1996, Alexander Victor Vesia was born.

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2014: All-East County Honors

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

2015: California Collegiate Athletic Association Freshman of the Year

In 2015, during Alex Vesia's freshman season at Cal State East Bay, he was named California Collegiate Athletic Association Freshman of the Year after starting 12 games and achieving a 5–4 record with a 2.18 ERA over 74+1⁄3 innings.

2016: All-CCAA Second Team Honors

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

2017: Junior Year at Cal State East Bay

In 2017, during Alex Vesia's junior year, he appeared in 14 games, pitching to a 4-6 record with a 4.82 ERA.

2018: Professional Debut and Promotions

In 2018, Alex Vesia signed with the Miami Marlins and made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Marlins before being promoted to the Batavia Muckdogs. He also began the year with the Clinton LumberKings before earning a promotion to the Jupiter Hammerheads in June and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in August.

2018: All-CCAA First Team Selection & MLB Draft

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

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

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

2020: MLB Debut with Miami Marlins

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 was traded by the Marlins, along with Kyle Hurt, 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 Performance

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 Performance

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

2024: 2024 Season Performance

In 2024, Alex Vesia was 5-4 with a 1.76 ERA in 66+1⁄3 innings over 67 games. He also injured an intercostal muscle during the NLDS but rejoined the roster for the 2024 World Series.