William Cuevas
William Cuevas | |
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KT Wiz – No. 32 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Turmero, Aragua, Venezuela | October 14, 1990|
Bats: Switch Throws: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: April 21, 2016, for the Boston Red Sox | |
KBO: March 23, 2019, for the KT Wiz | |
MLB statistics (through 2018 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–3 |
Earned run average | 8.06 |
Strikeouts | 24 |
KBO statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 45–23 |
Earned run average | 3.64 |
Strikeouts | 490 |
Teams | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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William Enrique Cuevas Osorio [kway'-vahss / oh-so'-re-o] (born October 14, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the KT Wiz of the KBO League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 215 pounds (98 kg), Cuevas throws right-handed and is a switch hitter. He has played for the Colombia national baseball team.
Career
Path to the majors
Cuevas was signed by the Red Sox as an international free agent in July 2008. He spent two-and-a-half seasons with the
Cuevas emerged during his first season with Lowell, as he posted eight wins and two losses in 77⅓ innings of work, striking out 72 batters while walking only 15 for a solid 4.80 SO/BB ratio. He also set a Spinners record for the lowest earned run average (ERA) in a regular season, as his 1.40 ERA bested the 1.50 mark set by Kyle Weiland in 2008.[2] In addition, Cuevas ranked in the top of several statistical categories in the New York–Penn League, tying for first in wins, for second both in ERA and innings, and for third in strikeouts.[3]
Cuevas was promoted to the
Cuevas gained a promotion to the
Boston Red Sox
Cuevas started the 2016 season with Triple-A Pawtucket. He was selected by the Red Sox and added to their
Detroit Tigers
On November 19, 2016, Cuevas signed a minor league contract with the
Miami Marlins
On June 7, 2017, Cuevas signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins.[13] He played for the Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes, appearing in 15 games (11 starts) with a 2–7 record and 5.43 ERA. Cuevas elected free agency on November 6, 2017.[14]
Second stint with Boston
In January 2018, Cuevas signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox.
KT Wiz
On November 20, 2018, Cuevas was granted his unconditional release so he could sign with the KT Wiz of Korea's KBO League.[21] Cuevas produced a 13–10 record with a 3.62 ERA and 135 strikeouts over 184 innings in 2019. He re-signed with KT for the 2020 season for $900,000 (and $100,000 in incentives).[22] On December 13, 2020, Cuevas re-signed with the Wiz for the 2021 season on a one-year $750K contract with a mutual option for the 2022 season.[23] In November 2021, Cuevas was designated as the starting pitcher for the first game of the Korean Series in franchise history. He earned the win, pitching 7+2⁄3 innings and giving up one run on seven hits, with eight strikeouts. He was named MVP of the game.[24] On December 30, 2021, Cuevas re-signed with the Wiz for the 2022 season on a one-year contract worth up to $1.1 million.[25] He suffered an elbow injury following his second start of the season, and was later released by the club on May 18, 2022.[26]
Diablos Rojos del México
On July 14, 2022, Cuevas signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.[27] He made one appearance for the Diablos in 2022, surrendering 4 earned runs in 2⁄3 innings of work.
Los Angeles Dodgers
On April 3, 2023, Cuevas signed a minor league contract with the
KT Wiz (second stint)
On June 9, 2023, Cuevas was signed by the KT Wiz of the KBO League.[29] Cuevas was voted Player of the Month for August 2023, going 5-0 in five starts that month, giving up only two earned runs in 36 innings, for an ERA of 0.50. For the month of August 2023, he led all qualified KBO starters in wins and ERA, and was ranked second in strikeouts. [30] In 18 starts for the team in 2023, he registered a 12–0 record and 2.60 ERA with 100 strikeouts across 114+1⁄3 innings of work.
On December 7, 2023, Cuevas re-signed with the Wiz on a one-year, $1.5 million contract.[31]
International career
Cuevas was born in Venezuela, and is of Colombian descent through his mother. He played for the Colombia national baseball team at the 2017 and 2023 World Baseball Classic.[32]
See also
Sources
- ^ a b c d "William Enrique Cuevas | SoxProspects.com". www.soxprospects.com.
- ^ Crowell, Jim (September 2, 2012). "SoxProspects.com – William Cuevas made history". News.SoxProspects.com. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ "2012 New York-Pennsylvania League pitching leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ "Five Sea Dogs chosen for Eastern League All-Star team". SoxProspects.com. Retrieved on July 2, 2015.
- ^ 2015 Boston Red Sox Minor League Baseball pitching statistics. SoxProspects.com. Retrieved on April 20, 2016.
- ^ Red Sox make series of roster moves to help bullpen. WEEI.com. Retrieved on April 20, 2016.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Rays 12, Boston Red Sox 8". Retrosheet. April 21, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ "Tigers Option Joe Jimenez, Purchase Contract Of William Cuevas". 13 April 2017. Retrieved 2017-04-14.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers 7, Cleveland Indians 6". Retrosheet. April 14, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
- ^ Adams, Steve (June 1, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/1/17". mlbtraderumors.com.
- ^ Napoles, Michael (June 8, 2017). "Miami Marlins latest acquisition: RHP William Cuevas". marlinmaniac.com. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Red Sox Sign William Cuevas To Minor-League Contract". fenwaynation.com. January 5, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. July 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- ^ "Red Sox vs. Nationals - Box Score". ESPN. July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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- ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. September 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- ^ Miller, Randy (October 5, 2018). "MLB playoffs 2018: Boston Red Sox set 25-man roster for ALDS vs. New York Yankees". NJ.com. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (November 20, 2018). "Red Sox Outright Austin Maddox, Release William Cuevas". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- ^ "kt wiz¸ 외국인 투수 쿠에바스와 내년 시즌도 함께한다". KT Wiz. December 2, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "KBO's KT Wiz Re-Sign William Cuevas". 13 December 2020.
- ^ "'쿠에바스 완벽투' KT, 1차전 승리 우승 확률 75.7% 잡았다[KS1]". November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Korean Series champs KT Wiz retain starters Despaigne, Cuevas". Yonhap News Agency. December 30, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- ^ "Defending KBO champions KT Wiz release pitcher Cuevas, sign ex-MLB lefty Benjamin". Yonhap News Agency. May 18, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "PITCHER WILLIAM CUEVAS LLEGA A LOS DIABLOS ROJOS". diablos.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "William Cuevas signed with the Dodgers". en.ultimasnoticias.com.ve. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ "KT Wiz reunite with pitcher Cuevas". m-en.yna.co.kr. 2023-06-08.
- ^ Yonhap (September 11, 2023). "Wiz ace Cuevas voted KBO's top player for August". Korea Herald. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "KT Wiz reunite with ex-KBO MVP Rojas, re-sign ace Cuevas". m-en.yna.co.kr. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Woodbery, Evan (February 23, 2017). "New Tiger William Cuevas, a Venezuelan, will pitch for Colombia in WBC". mlive.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Winter League),
- William Cuevas on Instagram