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词条 Felipe Vázquez
释义

  1. Professional career

     Minor Leagues (2009–2015)  Washington Nationals (2015–2016)  2015  Pittsburgh Pirates (2016–present)  2016  2017  2018: All-Star season 

  2. Pitching style

  3. Personal life

  4. See also

  5. References

  6. External links

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| name = Felipe Vázquez
| image = Felipe Rivero on April 15, 2017 (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Vázquez with the Pirates in 2017
| team = Pittsburgh Pirates
| number = 73
| position = Pitcher
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|7|5}}
| birth_place = San Felipe, Yaracuy, Venezuela
| bats = Left
| throws = Left
| debutleague = MLB
| debutdate = April 17
| debutyear = 2015
| debutteam = Washington Nationals
| statyear = April 5, 2019
| statleague = MLB
| stat1label = Win–loss record
| stat1value = 12–12
| stat2label = Earned run average
| stat2value = 2.79
| stat3label = Strikeouts
| stat3value = 319
| stat5label = Saves
| stat5value = 63
| teams =
  • Washington Nationals ({{mlby|2015}}–{{mlby|2016}})
  • Pittsburgh Pirates ({{mlby|2016}}–present)

| awards =
  • All-Star (2018)

}}

Felipe Javier Vázquez (born Felipe Javier Rivero, July 5, 1991) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Washington Nationals. He was an All-Star in 2018.

Professional career

Minor Leagues (2009–2015)

Vázquez signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as an international free agent on July 30, 2008.[1] He represented the Rays at the 2012 All-Star Futures Game.[2] He was added to the Rays' 40-man roster on November 20, 2012.[3]

On February 13, 2014, Vázquez was traded to the Washington Nationals, along with José Lobatón and Drew Vettleson, in exchange for Nate Karns.[4][5] He suffered through elbow inflammation during the season, and was limited to 14 games started.[6] After the 2014 regular season, the Nationals assigned Vázquez to the Mesa Solar Sox of the Arizona Fall League.[6]

The Nationals transitioned Vázquez into a relief pitcher during spring training in 2015.[7] Vázquez opened the 2015 season with the Syracuse Chiefs of the Class AAA International League.[8]

Washington Nationals (2015–2016)

2015

On April 17, 2015, Vázquez made his major league debut by coming in to pitch the top of the ninth inning in a 7–2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He pitched one inning, allowing two hits and one run while striking out two batters.[9] He went on the disabled list due to gastrointestinal bleeding on April 22.[10] On June 1, the Nationals called up Vázquez to the major leagues from Syracuse.[11] At the end of the season, Vázquez was able to reach {{convert|100|mph}} with his fastball in relief. In 49 games for the Nationals, he pitched in {{frac|48|1|3}} innings, posting a 2–1 record with a 2.79 ERA. With Jonathan Papelbon suspended and Drew Storen injured, Vázquez converted two save opportunities during the final week of the season. He finished the season with a 2.79 earned run average.[7]

The following season he struggled through the first half of the season, posting an ERA of 4.53 in 47 games. He struck out 53 in {{frac|49|2|3}} innings.

Pittsburgh Pirates (2016–present)

2016

On July 30, 2016, the Nationals traded Vázquez, along with Taylor Hearn, to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Mark Melancon.[12] For the Pirates, he finished with a 3.29 ERA in 28 games.

2017

Vázquez began the 2017 season as a setup man.[15][16] After a 0.58 ERA in 31 games, on June 9 he was named co-closer for the Pirates along with Juan Nicasio, replacing Tony Watson.[13][14] Vázquez later assumed primary closing duties, with Nicasio becoming the eighth-inning setup man.[15] Vázquez was 5–3 with a 1.67 ERA, and earned 21 saves in 23 opportunities in 2017.[16] His fastest pitch of 2017 was 102.6 miles an hour, second-best in MLB only to pitches by Aroldis Chapman.[17] Of all MLB pitchers, he held left-handed batters to the lowest batting average, .082 (in 20 or more innings).[18]

2018: All-Star season

In 2018, Vázquez was selected to play in the 2018 All-Star Game, his first All-Star appearance. For the season he was 4–2 with 37 saves and a 2.70 ERA.

Pitching style

Vázquez throws a fastball which can reach over {{convert|100|mph}}. Vázquez's fastball averaged {{convert|96.4|mph}} in 2016 and around {{convert|98|mph}} in 2017.[19][16][25] As a prospect with the Rays, Vázquez initially threw only {{convert|86|mph}}.[19] He also throws an effective changeup at {{convert|89|–|90|mph}} with two-seam movement, which he picked up in the Rays minor league system. Vázquez began throwing it frequently in 2015, and uses it around 25 percent of the time.[19][16][25] The pitch has been referred to as a "Bugs Bunny changeup" by Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage.[20] Vázquez also throws a slider and a curveball.[21][22]

Personal life

In 2018, he changed his last name from Rivero to Vázquez to match the surname of his sister who's been a big part of his career.[23]

See also

  • List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=Felipe Rivero Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=553878}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120620&content_id=33666532&vkey=news_tb&c_id=tb |title=Promising Rays duo cued for Futures Game |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=June 20, 2012 |accessdate=November 8, 2013}}
3. ^{{cite web|author=|url=http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121120&content_id=40387908&vkey=pr_tb&c_id=tb |title=Rays add four players to 40-man roster |publisher=Tampabay.rays.mlb.com |date=November 20, 2012 |accessdate=November 8, 2013}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://curlyw.mlblogs.com/2014/02/13/nationals-acquire-catcher-jose-lobaton-lhp-felipe-rivero-and-of-drew-vettleson-from-tampa-bay/|title=Nationals acquire catcher Jose Lobaton, LHP Felipe Rivero and OF Drew Vettleson from Tampa Bay|work=Curly W Live|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/nationals-journal/wp/2014/02/27/felipe-rivero-acquired-in-jose-lobaton-nate-karns-trade-adjusting-to-the-nationals/|title=Felipe Rivero, acquired in Jose Lobaton-Nate Karns trade, adjusting to the Nationals|work=Washington Post|first=James|last=Wagner|date=February 27, 2014|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.masnsports.com/byron-kerr/2014/11/felipe-rivero-with-bounce-back-win-for-mesa-3-1.html|title=Byron Kerr: Felipe Rivero with bounceback win for Mesa|work=MASNsports|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}
7. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/felipe-rivero-thrust-into-a-relievers-role-now-sees-himself-as-a-future-closer/2016/03/06/3fe7dc32-e3e5-11e5-a6f3-21ccdbc5f74e_story.html|title=Felipe Rivero, thrust into a reliever's role, now sees himself as a future closer|first=James|last=Wagner|work=Washington Post|date=March 6, 2016|accessdate=March 9, 2016}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.syracuse.com/chiefs/index.ssf/2015/04/the_2015_syracuse_chiefs_pitching_is_a_plus_offense_will_be_a_work_in_progress.html|title=2015 Syracuse Chiefs: pitching is a plus, offense will be a work in progress|work=syracuse.com|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/nationals-journal/wp/2015/04/18/felipe-rivero-makes-major-league-debut/|title=Felipe Rivero makes major league debut|work=Washington Post|accessdate=April 23, 2015}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/nationals-journal/wp/2015/04/22/nationals-call-up-matt-grace-put-felipe-rivero-on-the-dl-trade-xavier-cedeno/|title=Nationals call up Matt Grace, put Felipe Rivero on the DL, trade Xavier Cedeño|work=Washington Post|accessdate=April 23, 2015}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2015/06/01/felipe-rivero-recalled-matt-grace-optioned-to-syracuse/|title=Felipe Rivero recalled, Matt Grace optioned to Syracuse|first=James|last=Wagner|work=Washington Post|date=June 1, 2015|accessdate=March 9, 2016}}
12. ^{{citeweb|url=http://m.pirates.mlb.com/news/article/192634870/nationals-land-mark-melancon-from-pirates/|title=Nationals land closer Melancon from Pirates|work=MLB.com|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=July 30, 2016}}
13. ^{{cite news|title=Tony Watson out as closer as Pirates turn to Felipe Rivero and Juan Nicasio|url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/19592006/pittsburgh-pirates-remove-tony-watson-closer-role-turn-felipe-rivero-juan-nicasio|accessdate=October 4, 2017|work=ESPN.com|date=June 9, 2017}}
14. ^{{cite news|author1=RotoWire|title=Pirates' Felipe Rivero: Will share closer duties|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-felipe-rivero-will-share-closer-duties/|accessdate=October 4, 2017|work=CBS Sports|date=June 9, 2017}}
15. ^{{cite news|last1=Berry|first1=Adam|title=Bucs part ways with Nicasio; Phils make claim: Pittsburgh opts to place reliever on outright waivers instead of make trade|url=http://m.pirates.mlb.com/news/article/251664634/pirates-place-juan-nicasio-on-outright-waivers/|accessdate=October 4, 2017|work=MLB.com|date=August 31, 2017|location=Pittsburgh}}
16. ^{{cite news|author1=RotoWire|title=Pirates' Felipe Rivero: Picks up 21st save|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-felipe-rivero-picks-up-21st-save/|accessdate=October 4, 2017|work=CBS Sports|date=October 1, 2017}}
17. ^Statcast | MLB.com
18. ^[https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/splits-leaderboards?splitArr=5&splitArrPitch=&position=P&autoPt=true&splitTeams=false&statType=player&statgroup=1&startDate=2017-03-01&endDate=2017-10-31&players=&filter= Splits Leaderboards | FanGraphs]
19. ^1 2 3 {{cite news|last1=Berry|first1=Adam|title=Rivero has 'nasty' arsenal of pitches: Reliever one of three lefty hurlers in Majors to hit 100 mph in 2016|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/218306428/pirates-felipe-rivero-has-amazing-arm/|accessdate=October 4, 2017|work=MLB.com|date=March 7, 2017|location=Bradenton, Florida}}
20. ^{{cite news|last1=Biertempfel|first1=Rob|title=Change is good for Pirates reliever Rivero|url=http://triblive.com/sports/pirates/12009929-74/rivero-changeup-fastball|accessdate=October 4, 2017|work=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review|date=March 2, 2017}}
21. ^1 2 3 {{cite news|last1=Sheinin|first1=Dave|title=Former Nats reliever Felipe Rivero can throw 101 mph, and that's not even his best pitch|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2017/06/07/felipe-rivero-has-developed-a-filthy-change-up-and-hes-become-nearly-unhittable/|accessdate=October 4, 2017|work=The Washington Post|date=June 7, 2017|location=Baltimore}}
22. ^1 2 {{cite news|last1=Nesbitt|first1=Stephen J.|title=Felipe Rivero can thank the changeup for his strong start|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2017/05/08/felipe-rivero-pirates-bullpen-changeup-mlb/stories/201705090018|accessdate=October 4, 2017|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|date=May 8, 2017}}
23. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2018/04/09/felipe-rivero-name-change-prescilla-vazquez-sister-pirates-closer/stories/201804090160|title=Felipe Rivero has changed his name to Felipe Vázquez|publisher=}}

External links

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