Rise to Success: Career Highlights of José Urquidy

How José Urquidy built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

José Urquidy is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He originally signed with the Houston Astros in 2015 as an international free agent, using the name José Luis Hernández. He officially changed his name and made his debut in MLB in 2019.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 2, 2015: Signed with the Houston Astros

On March 2, 2015, Urquidy signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent and made his professional debut that same year.

2015: Signed with the Houston Astros

In 2015, José Urquidy signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent under the name José Luis Hernández.

2016: Played with Quad Cities River Bandits and Lancaster JetHawks

In 2016, Urquidy played with the Quad Cities River Bandits and the Lancaster JetHawks, achieving a 6–5 record with a 2.94 ERA in 24 games.

2018: Returned and Pitched for Tri-City and Buies Creek Astros

In 2018, Urquidy returned from surgery and pitched for Tri-City and the Buies Creek Astros, with a 2–2 record and a 2.35 ERA in 13 games.

July 2, 2019: MLB Debut with Astros

On July 2, 2019, Urquidy was promoted to the major leagues by the Astros and made his debut that night against the Colorado Rockies.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, José Urquidy made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2019: Started with Corpus Christi Hooks, promoted to Round Rock Express

In 2019, Urquidy began the season with the Corpus Christi Hooks before being promoted to the Round Rock Express.

2019: Started Game 4 of the World Series

In 2019, Urquidy started Game 4 of the World Series for the Houston Astros versus the Washington Nationals, becoming the third Mexican-born World Series starting pitcher. He won the game, becoming the second Mexican-born pitcher to win a World Series game.

2020: 2020 Season Performance

In 2020, Urquidy had a 1–1 record with a 2.73 ERA in five starts.

2021: 2021 Season and World Series Performance

In 2021, Urquidy had an 8–3 record with a 3.62 ERA. He was the winning pitcher in two of Houston's victories against the Atlanta Braves in the World Series, becoming the first Mexican-born pitcher to earn multiple World Series wins and the winningest internationally born player in World Series history.

June 26, 2022: Near No-Hitter against Yankees

On June 26, 2022, Urquidy pitched 6+1⁄3 hitless innings against the New York Yankees before giving up a home run to Giancarlo Stanton.

August 27, 2022: Committed to Play for Team Mexico

On August 27, 2022, Urquidy committed to play for Team Mexico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

2022: 2022 Season Performance

In 2022, Urquidy had a 13–8 record with a 3.94 ERA in 29 games.

2022: Appearance in the 2022 World Series

In 2022, Urquidy made one appearance in the Astros' playoff run, pitching three scoreless innings. The Astros won the World Series, earning Urquidy his first championship and making him the 15th Mexican-born player to win a World Series.