Darius Vines

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Darius Vines
Atlanta Braves – No. 61
Pitcher
Born: (1998-04-30) April 30, 1998 (age 26)
Oxnard, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 30, 2023, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
(through May 24, 2024)
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average5.45
Strikeouts22
Teams

Darius Marque Vines (born April 30, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.

Amateur career

Vines attended

2017 MLB draft but again did not sign and transferred to Yavapai College. In 2019 Vines transferred to California State University, Bakersfield. After one year at Bakersfield, he was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the seventh round of the 2019 MLB draft and signed.[3]

Professional career

Vines spent his first professional season with the rookie–level

Rome Braves. In 22 starts between the two affiliates, Vines pitched to a 6–4 record and 2.92 ERA with 129 strikeouts across 111 innings pitched.[6]

Vines began the 2022 season with the Double–A

40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[8]

Vines was optioned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers to begin the 2023 season.[9] On August 28, 2023, Vines was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[10] He faced the Colorado Rockies two days later, pitching six innings, yielding two earned runs, and recording the win in his debut.[11][12] At the end of the 2023 regular season, Vines pitched for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League.[13]

Vines was optioned to Triple–A Gwinnett to begin the 2024 season.[14] On April 12, Vines was called up to the Braves' roster to replace Allan Winans.[15] Following two starts for the Braves, Vines was optioned to Triple–A on April 22.[16]

References

  1. ^ Curley, Joe (March 16, 2015). "Vines excels no matter what sport he plays". VC Star. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Darius Vines is the Baseball Player of the Year".
  3. ^ "CSUB pitcher Vines selected in 7th round of MLB Draft". June 4, 2019.
  4. ^ "Introducing Atlanta Braves pitcher Darius Vines". batterypower.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "Darius Vines - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Darius Vines Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "Braves select contracts of Darius Vines, Roddery Muñoz, and Braden Shewmake". batterypower.com. November 15, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  9. ^ "Braves' Darius Vines: Sent packing to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  10. ^ "Braves reinstate All-Star 2B Ozzie Albies from injured list". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  11. ^ "Vines' strong outing in big league debut leads Braves past Rockies 7-3". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 30, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  12. ^ Bowman, Mark (August 31, 2023). "'This lineup is ridiculous': Braves set new franchise single-season homer record". MLB.com. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  13. ^ Bradley, Cole (October 24, 2023). "Vines, Schwartz receive Week 3 Fall League honors". Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  14. ^ "Braves' Darius Vines: Cut from major-league camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  15. ^ "Braves notes: Darius Vines will stay ready for anything; Sean Murphy keeps moving". The Atlanta-Journal Constitution. April 12, 2024.
  16. ^ "Braves' Darius Vines: Optioned after Sunday's start". CBS Sports. April 22, 2024.

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