Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Yohel Pozo

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Yohel Pozo made an impact.

Yohel Enrique Pozo is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher and first baseman. He currently plays for the St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to joining the Cardinals, Pozo played for the Texas Rangers in 2021.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2009: Little League World Series Participation

In 2009, Yohel Pozo played for Venezuela in the Little League World Series.

August 17, 2013: Signing with the Texas Rangers

On August 17, 2013, Yohel Pozo signed with the Texas Rangers as an international free agent for a $100,000 signing bonus.

2014: Playing with the Dominican Summer League Rangers

In 2014, Yohel Pozo played with the Dominican Summer League Rangers, hitting .273/.329/.333 with 29 RBI.

2015: Continued play in the Dominican Summer League

In 2015, Yohel Pozo continued playing with the Dominican Summer League Rangers, hitting .272/.335/.354 with one home run and 24 RBI.

2016: Season with the Arizona League Rangers

In 2016, Yohel Pozo played with the Arizona League Rangers, achieving a batting average of .343/.382/.448 with one home run and 22 RBI.

2017: Split Season in Low-A and Single-A Leagues

In 2017, Yohel Pozo split the season between the Spokane Indians of the Low-A Northwest League and the Hickory Crawdads of the Single-A South Atlantic League, hitting a combined .323/.351/.478 with four home runs and 25 RBI.

2018: Return to Hickory Crawdads

In 2018, Yohel Pozo returned to the Hickory Crawdads, achieving a batting average of .264/.312/.411 with 10 home runs and 49 RBI.

2019: Season with Down East Wood Ducks

In 2019, Yohel Pozo played with the Down East Wood Ducks of the High-A Carolina League, hitting .246/.274/.357 with nine home runs and 43 RBI.

November 2, 2020: Free Agency

On November 2, 2020, Yohel Pozo became a free agent after not playing in a game that year due to the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the minor league season.

November 17, 2020: Signing with the San Diego Padres

On November 17, 2020, Yohel Pozo signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.

August 13, 2021: MLB Debut

On August 13, 2021, Yohel Pozo's contract was selected by Texas and he was promoted to the active roster, making his major league debut against the Oakland Athletics. He recorded his first career hit off Cole Irvin and his first MLB home run off Sergio Romo that night.

November 30, 2021: Non-Tendered by the Rangers

On November 30, 2021, Yohel Pozo was non-tendered by the Rangers, making him a free agent.

2021: MLB Debut with the Texas Rangers

In 2021, Yohel Pozo played in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers.

November 10, 2022: Elected Free Agency

On November 10, 2022, Yohel Pozo elected free agency following the season.

December 13, 2022: Signing with the Oakland Athletics

On December 13, 2022, Yohel Pozo signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Oakland Athletics.

November 11, 2023: Re-signing with Oakland

On November 11, 2023, Yohel Pozo re-signed with Oakland on a minor league contract.

2023: Playing for the Las Vegas Aviators

In 2023, Yohel Pozo played in 92 games for the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, achieving a batting average of .306/.338/.523 with 18 home runs and 81 RBI.