Yoelqui Céspedes
Yoelqui Céspedes | |
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![]() Céspedes with the Cuba national baseball team in 2017 | |
Free agent | |
Outfielder | |
Born: Yara, Cuba | September 24, 1997|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Yoelqui Céspedes Maceo (born September 24, 1997), also known as Yoelkis Céspedes, is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He played for Alazanes de Granma of the Cuban National Series before he defected from Cuba.
Career
Early career
Céspedes played for the Alazanes de Granma of the Cuban National Series. He batted .287/.351/.415 in Cuba.[1] He also played for the Cuba national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[2][3]
On June 25, 2019, Céspedes
Chicago White Sox
On December 22, 2020, Céspedes agreed to a $2 million contract with the
Céspedes split the 2023 season between Birmingham and the Triple–A Charlotte Knights. In 121 games between the two affiliates, he batted .230/.319/.350 with 10 home runs, 37 RBI, and 16 stolen bases.[11] On March 30, 2024, Céspedes was released by the White Sox organization.[12]
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
On April 24, 2024, Céspedes signed with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[13] In 3 games for the RedHawks, he went 0–for–11 with no home runs or RBI. On May 16, Céspedes was released by the RedHawks.[14]
Personal life
His half-brother is Yoenis Céspedes.[15][16][17]
See also
References
- ^ a b Jackson, Josh (June 19, 2021). "White Sox prospect Cespedes to debut". MLB.com. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ^ "The Cespedes brothers, Yoenis and Yoelkis, are not quite alike". ESPN.com. February 6, 2017.
- ^ Lara-Cinisomo, Vince (February 8, 2017). "2017 CUBA WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC ROSTER". Baseball America. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- ^ "Report: Yoelkis Cespedes defects from Cuba". TSN. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ "Céspedes brothers reunite, prepare for Majors". MLB.com.
- ^ "White Sox To Sign Yoelki Cespedes". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ Duber, Vinnie (January 15, 2021). "Sox add top ranked international free agent Yoelqui Céspedes". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ "Futures Game rosters are STACKED". MLB.com.
- ^ "Yoelqui Cespedes facing challenges, but 'sky is limit for this kid,' White Sox say". Chicago Sun-Times. November 6, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ^ "Céspedes working his way back to elite status". MLB.com.
- ^ "2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 49: Yoelqui Céspedes". southsidesox.com. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "White Sox Release Lucius Fox, Yoelqui Cespedes". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "The Cespedes brothers, Yoenis and Yoelkis, are not quite alike". February 6, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ Calcaterra, Craig (February 2, 2017). "Meet Yoenis Cespedes' little brother Yoelkis". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ "Yoenis Cespedes brother Yoelkis stars for Cuba". MLB.com. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)