Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jesús Luzardo

How Jesús Luzardo built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jesús Luzardo is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. He debuted in 2019 and has also played for the Oakland Athletics and Miami Marlins. Luzardo also represented Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Drafted by the Washington Nationals

In 2016, The Washington Nationals selected Luzardo in the third round of the Major League Baseball draft, making him the first Peru-born player drafted by an MLB team since at least 1990.

June 28, 2017: Professional Debut

On June 28, 2017, Luzardo made his professional debut with the GCL Nationals against the GCL Marlins, reportedly hitting 98 miles per hour with his fastball.

July 16, 2017: Trade to the Oakland Athletics

On July 16, 2017, the Nationals traded Luzardo, Sheldon Neuse, and Blake Treinen to the Oakland Athletics for Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson.

June 11, 2019: Return to the Mound

On June 11, 2019, Luzardo returned to the mound with Class A-Advanced Stockton, and allowed one run over seven innings spanning two outings with 11 strikeouts before being promoted to the Triple A Las Vegas Aviators.

September 9, 2019: Promotion to Major Leagues

On September 9, 2019, the Athletics selected Luzardo's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Jesús Luzardo made his Major League Baseball debut.

July 28, 2021: Trade to the Miami Marlins

On July 28, 2021, the Athletics traded Luzardo to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Starling Marte and cash considerations.

2023: World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Jesús Luzardo represented the Venezuelan national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic.

December 22, 2024: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies

On December 22, 2024, the Marlins traded Luzardo and Paul McIntosh to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for prospects Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd.