Kelvin Cáceres
| Kelvin Cáceres | |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels – No. 71 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 26, 2000 Santiago, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 27, 2023, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 6.75 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| Teams | |
Kelvin José Cáceres (born January 26, 2000) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
Career
[edit]Cáceres signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent on May 15, 2018. He spent his first two professional seasons with rookie–level affiliates, the Dominican Summer League Angels and Arizona League Angels, logging a 4.98 ERA and 3.82 ERA, respectively.[1] Cáceres did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Cáceres returned to action in 2021, splitting the year between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Angels and Single–A Inland Empire 66ers. In 16 combined appearances, he struggled to an 0–6 record and 6.19 ERA with 65 strikeouts across 48.0 innings pitched.[3] He spent the 2022 season back with Inland Empire, appearing in 36 contests and pitching to a 3.84 ERA with 117 strikeouts across 77+1⁄3 innings of work.[4]
Cáceres split the 2023 season between the High–A Tri-City Dust Devils, Double–A Rocket City Trash Pandas, and Triple–A Salt Lake Bees. In 52 total games, he recorded a 4.12 ERA with 85 strikeouts and 8 saves across 54+2⁄3 innings pitched.[5] On September 27, 2023, Cáceres was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[6]
Cáceres was optioned to Triple–A Salt Lake to begin the 2024 season.[7] However, he suffered a right lat injury before making an appearance and was later placed on the 60–day injured list on May 9, 2024.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kelvin Caceres - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Kelvin Caceres Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Kelvin Cáceres - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Angels Select Kelvin Caceres". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Angels Surprisingly Call Up Pitcher Who Began Season in High-A". si.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Angels' Kelvin Caceres: Moved to Triple-A". cbssports.com. March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Angels Claim Niko Goodrum". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 2000 births
- Living people
- Arizona Complex League Angels players
- Arizona League Angels players
- Dominican Summer League Angels players
- Inland Empire 66ers players
- Los Angeles Angels players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic
- Rocket City Trash Pandas players
- Salt Lake Bees players
- Scottsdale Scorpions players
- Tri-City Dust Devils players