Anthony Vasquez (baseball)


Anthony Russell Vasquez is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners.

Career

Vasquez attended Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, Texas, Texas A&M University, and the University of Southern California. He played college baseball for the Texas A&M Aggies and the USC Trojans.
The Seattle Mariners selected Vasquez in the 18th round of the 2009 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut on August 23, 2011. He recorded his first MLB strikeout against the second batter he faced. After the 2011 season, he was outrighted to the minor leagues.
Vasquez signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles in April 2014. Vasquez signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on February 3, 2015. Vasquez re-signed with the Phillies on January 12, 2016.
On January 10, 2017, Vasquez signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
On February 23, 2018, Vasquez signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was released by the organization on August 2, 2018. On August 7, 2018, Vasquez signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. On January 16, 2019, Vasquez signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks. He was released on July 25, 2019. On July 30, Vasquez again signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.

Scouting report

Vasquez throws a fastball around, a changeup at around, and a curveball that sits around.

Personal life

Vasquez's father, Rudy, works as a scout for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In November 2012, Vasquez underwent surgery to repair a cerebral arteriovenous malformation after a blood vessel in his brain ruptured. His relative, Chris Beene, is a major influence in his life.