History of Alex Vesia in Timeline

Alexander Victor Vesia, known as Alex Vesia, is a professional baseball pitcher from the United States, 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 contributes to the Dodgers' pitching roster.

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April 11, 1996: Alexander Vesia's Birth

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

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2014: All-East County Honors

In 2014, Alexander Vesia's senior year at Steele Canyon High School, he earned All-East County honors in baseball.

2015: California Collegiate Athletic Association Freshman of the Year

In 2015, during his freshman season at Cal State East Bay, Alexander Vesia earned California Collegiate Athletic Association Freshman of the Year honors.

2016: All-CCAA Second Team Honors

In 2016, as a sophomore, Alexander Vesia earned All-CCAA Second Team honors.

2017: Alaska Baseball League

In 2017, following his junior year, Alexander Vesia played in the Alaska Baseball League for the Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks.

2018: Minor League Promotions

In 2018, Alexander Vesia began the year with the Clinton LumberKings, earned a promotion to the Jupiter Hammerheads in June, and then to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in August.

2018: All-CCAA First Team Honor and Draft

In 2018, as a senior at Cal State East Bay, Alexander Vesia 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, Alexander Vesia was named to Miami's 2020 Opening Day roster.

2020: MLB Debut

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

February 12, 2021: Trade to Los Angeles Dodgers

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

July 31, 2021: First Career MLB Win

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

September 21, 2021: First MLB Save

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

2022: 2022 Season

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

2023: 2023 Season

In 2023, Alexander 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

In 2024, Alexander Vesia had a 5–4 record with a 1.76 ERA in 66+1⁄3 innings over 67 games. During the 2024 NLDS, he injured an intercostal muscle 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.

October 26, 2025: Death of Daughter

On October 26, 2025, Alexander Vesia and his wife Kayla's infant daughter, Sterling, passed away.

2025: 2025 Season

In 2025, Alexander Vesia pitched in 59+2⁄3 innings over 68 games with a 4–2 record, 3.02 ERA, and five saves. He also pitched in seven postseason games.

April 14, 2026: Strikeout at Healthcare Appreciation Night

On April 14, 2026, during Healthcare Appreciation Night at Dodger Stadium, Alexander Vesia struck out the side in the top of the ninth on just 10 pitches to defeat the New York Mets 2-1.