Vince Velasquez

Born: 6/7/1992 in Montclair, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 212 lbs

Full name: Vincent John Velasquez

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Biography

Vince Velasquez, born in 1992, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2015 to 2022. Known for his powerful arm and strikeout capability, Velasquez made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by an emphasis on high strikeout rates and power pitching. He concluded his career with a record of 38-51 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.88, showcasing both the challenges and triumphs he faced on the mound. Over the course of his career, Velasquez accumulated a total of 822 strikeouts, emphasizing his ability to overpower hitters and contribute significantly to his teams' pitching rotations. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in various pitching environments. Throughout his time in the league, Velasquez was recognized for his competitive spirit and determination, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
38	51	191	144	1	1	0	763.7	741	414	126	307	822	4.88	0

Career ERA 4.88 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 15.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2015	HOU	AL	1	1	19	7	0	0	55.7	50	27	21	58	4.37	3.96 (-10%)	710.2
2016	PHI	NL	8	6	24	24	1	1	131.0	129	60	45	152	4.12	4.19 (+2%)	761.9
2017	PHI	NL	2	7	15	15	0	0	72.0	74	41	34	68	5.12	4.36 (-18%)	-2120.3
2018	PHI	NL	9	12	31	30	0	0	146.7	138	79	59	161	4.85	4.15 (-17%)	1492.2
2019	PHI	NL	7	8	33	23	0	0	117.3	120	64	43	130	4.91	4.51 (-9%)	-2113.0
2020	PHI	NL	1	1	9	7	0	0	34.0	36	21	17	46	5.56	4.45 (-25%)	249.3
2021	PHI	NL	3	6	21	17	0	0	81.7	76	54	45	85	5.95	4.27 (-40%)	-2758.9
2021	SDP	NL	0	3	4	4	0	0	12.7	15	12	4	16	8.53	4.27 (-100%)	-
2022	CHW	AL	3	3	27	9	0	0	75.3	68	40	25	69	4.78	3.97 (-20%)	-
2023	PIT	NL	4	4	8	8	0	0	37.3	35	16	14	37	3.86	4.33 (+11%)	433.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
196	157	9	32	2	0	1	8	0	6	49	0.204	0.233	0.236	0.469	0.0

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career SLG .236 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.469 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2015	HOU	AL	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2016	PHI	NL	24	40	4	8	1	0	0	1	16	0.200	—	—	—	—
2017	PHI	NL	16	24	1	6	0	0	1	1	4	0.250	—	—	—	—
2018	PHI	NL	32	40	2	9	1	0	1	0	11	0.225	—	—	—	—
2019	PHI	NL	35	30	2	7	0	1	3	2	9	0.233	—	—	—	—
2020	PHI	NL	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2021	PHI	NL	22	22	0	2	0	0	2	1	9	0.091	—	—	—	—
2021	SDP	NL	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2022	CHW	AL	27	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2023	PIT	NL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	1	0	0
P	191	144	35	70	13	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2015	HOU	P	19	7	4	3	0	3
2016	PHI	P	24	24	3	14	2	0
2017	PHI	P	15	15	2	8	1	0
2018	PHI	P	31	30	5	18	2	0
2019	PHI	OF	1	0	1	1	0	0
2019	PHI	P	33	23	14	12	4	4
2020	PHI	P	9	7	1	8	1	0
2021	PHI	P	21	17	3	3	0	0
2021	SDN	P	4	4	0	0	0	0
2022	CHA	P	27	9	2	2	3	0
2023	PIT	P	8	8	1	2	0	0