Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jorge Alcalá

How Jorge Alcalá built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jorge Luis Alcalá is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Minnesota Twins in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is a professional athlete in the sport of baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 2014: Signed with Houston Astros

In December 2014, Alcalá signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent.

2015: Professional Debut

In 2015, Alcalá made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Astros, achieving a 2–0 record with a 3.06 ERA in 32.1 innings pitched.

2016: Played with Gulf Coast Astros, Greeneville Astros and Tri-City ValleyCats

In 2016, Alcalá played with the Gulf Coast Astros, Greeneville Astros and Tri-City ValleyCats, achieving a combined 3–3 record with a 2.41 ERA in 15 games.

2017: Played with Quad Cities River Bandits and Buies Creek Astros

In 2017, Alcalá played with the Quad Cities River Bandits and Buies Creek Astros, compiling a 7–6 record with a 3.05 ERA in 22 games.

July 27, 2018: Traded to Minnesota Twins

On July 27, 2018, Alcalá and Gilberto Celestino were traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Ryan Pressly and he was assigned to the Chattanooga Lookouts.

2018: Promotion to Corpus Christi Hooks

In 2018, Alcalá started the season with Buies Creek before being promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks.

September 14, 2019: Contract selected by Twins

On September 14, 2019, the Twins selected Alcalá's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.

2019: Minor League Season

In 2019, Alcalá split the minor league season between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and the Rochester Red Wings, combining to go 6–7 with a 5.47 ERA over 109 innings.