Nick Vespi | |
---|---|
Baltimore Orioles – No. 79 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Miami, Florida, U.S. | October 10, 1995|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
May 20, 2022, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 6–0 |
Earned run average | 4.17 |
Strikeouts | 37 |
Teams | |
|
Nicholas Anthony Vespi (born October 10,1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.
Vespi played college baseball at Palm Beach State College. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 18th round of the 2015 MLB draft. [1] [2] Vespi made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Orioles. He split the 2016 season with the GCL Orioles and Low-A Aberdeen IronBirds,registering a 5-1 record and 1.88 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 52.2 innings pitched across 13 games (10 starts). In 2017,Vespi split time between Aberdeen and the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds,posting a 4-3 record and 4.41 ERA with 69 strikeouts in 49.0 innings of work.
Vespi was called up to the majors for the first time on May 17,2022. [3] Vespi made his Major League debut on May 20,pitching two innings for the Orioles in an extra innings game against the Tampa Bay Rays,striking out three,giving up no runs,and being credited with his first career MLB win. [4] He made 25 total appearances for the Orioles in 2022,logging a 5-0 record 4.10 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 26.1 innings pitched. On January 5,2023,Vespi underwent hernia surgery. [5]
Vespi was optioned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides to begin the 2023 season. [6] In 9 appearances for the Orioles,he recorded a 4.30 ERA with 9 strikeouts across 14+2⁄3 innings pitched. Vespi was again optioned to Triple–A Norfolk to begin the 2024 season. [7]
On December 16, 2022, Vespi announced that he had been selected to represent Italy in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. [8]
Below are select minor league players and the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Baltimore Orioles:
Hunter Luke Harvey is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Baltimore Orioles selected him with the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2019 with the Orioles.
Luis Francisco Ortiz is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Texas Rangers selected Ortiz in the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut in 2018. He has previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants.
Tanner Alexander Scott is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2017.
Logan Shane Allen is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians/Guardians and the Baltimore Orioles. Allen was drafted by the Boston Red Sox out of IMG Academy in the 8th round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
Cody Austin Sedlock is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles.
Alexander James Wells is an Australian professional baseball pitcher for the East Belmont Saints of the Geelong Baseball Association. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles.
Keegan Lee Akin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2020.
Stefan Brook Crichton is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Joshua Cole Rogers is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals.
Dayton Lane Hall is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles.
James Allin Yacabonis is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, and New York Mets.
Grayson Greer Rodriguez is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Orioles selected Rodriguez in the first round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut in 2023.
Bruce Anthony Zimmermann is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Seth William Johnson is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Spenser David Watkins is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland Athletics. Watkins was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 30th round of the 2014 MLB draft.
Cody McKinley Morris is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cleveland Guardians. He played college baseball at the University of South Carolina, and was drafted by Cleveland in the seventh round of the 2018 MLB draft.
Drew Michael Rom is an American professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Baltimore Orioles selected him in the fourth round of the 2018 MLB draft.
Félix Alexander Bautista, nicknamed "The Mountain", is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was signed by the Miami Marlins as an international free agent in 2012. He made his MLB debut in 2022.
Yennier Canó Banes is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022 with the Minnesota Twins.