Vicente Campos

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Vicente Campos

| image = File:Vicente Campos.jpg

| width =

| caption = Campos with the Tampa Yankees

| team = Free agent

| number =

| position = Pitcher

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1992|7|27}}

| birth_place = La Guaira, Venezuela

| bats = Right

| throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = August 27

| debutyear = 2016

| debutteam = Arizona Diamondbacks

| statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2016 season

| stat1label = Win–loss record|

| stat1value = 0–0

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 3.18

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 4

| teams=

Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2016}})

}}

José Vicente Campos Carnota (born July 27, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Career

=Seattle Mariners=

On May 14, 2009, Campos signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent. He spent his first two professional seasons with the Venezuelan Summer League Mariners, posting a 5.73 ERA in 13 games in 2011, and an 8–2 record and 3.16 ERA in 14 starts in 2012.{{Cite web|title=Vicente Campos Stats & Scouting Report|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/5225-vicente-campos/|access-date=May 21, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

Prior to the 2012 season, John Sickels of Minorleagueball.com considered Campos the Mariners' fifth best prospect.{{cite web|last=Sickels |first=John |url=http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/12/9/2619595/seattle-mariners-top-20-prospects-for-2012 |title=Seattle Mariners Top 20 Prospects for 2012 |date=9 December 2011 |publisher=Minorleagueball.com |access-date=November 19, 2012}} He spent the 2013 season with the Low–A Everett AquaSox, making 14 starts and compiling a 5–5 record and 2.32 ERA with 85 strikeouts across {{fraction|81|1|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Vicente Campos - Stats - Pitching|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/vicente-campos/11681/stats?position=P|access-date=May 21, 2024|website=fangraphs.com|language=en}}

=New York Yankees=

On January 13, 2012, Campos and Michael Pineda were traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for Jesús Montero and Héctor Noesí.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/7460297/new-york-yankees-deal-jesus-montero-seattle-mariners-michael-pineda-source-says |title=Source: Jesus Montero dealt to Mariners |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=January 14, 2012 |access-date=November 19, 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-agree-trade-slugger-jesus-montero-seattle-mariners-part-multi-player-deal-land-michael-pineda-article-1.1005950?localLinksEnabled=false |title=Yankees agree to trade slugger Jesus Montero to Seattle Mariners as part of multi-player deal to land Michael Pineda |publisher=Nydailynews.com |access-date=November 19, 2012}}{{cite news|url=http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2012/01/23/pineda-trade-becomes-official/|title=Pineda trade becomes official|publisher=LoHud Yankees Blog |date=January 23, 2012 |access-date=January 23, 2012}} He spent the 2012 season with the Single–A Charleston RiverDogs, but made only five starts due to injury. Campos returned to Charleston in 2013, making 26 appearances (19 starts) and registering a 3.41 ERA with 77 strikeouts and 2 saves across 87 innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Vicente Campos - Baseball Stats|url=https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/185039/|access-date=May 21, 2024|website=thebaseballcube.com|language=en}}

On November 20, 2013, the Yankees added Campis to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.{{cite web|url=http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/nyy/new-york-yankees-add-top-prospect-gary-sanchez-to-40-man-roster?ymd=20131120&content_id=64084834&vkey=news_nyy |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202235120/http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/nyy/new-york-yankees-add-top-prospect-gary-sanchez-to-40-man-roster?ymd=20131120&content_id=64084834&vkey=news_nyy |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 2, 2013 |title=Yanks make deal with Padres, add six to 40-man roster |publisher=Newyork.yankees.mlb.com |date=November 20, 2013 |access-date=December 14, 2013}} He underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2014 and missed the season as a result.{{cite web|url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/26/jose-campos-underwent-tommy-john-surgery-on-friday/|title=Jose Campos underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday - HardballTalk|work=nbcsports.com|date=26 April 2014 |access-date=May 24, 2015}} On December 2, 2014, the Yankees non-tendered Campos, and subsequently re–signed him to a minor league contract three days later.{{cite web|url=http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2014/12/15/yankees-bring-back-jose-campos-add-aaa-infield-depth/|title=Yankees bring back Jose Campos; add more AAA infield depth - The LoHud Yankees Blog|work=The LoHud Yankees Blog|access-date=May 24, 2015}}

Campos spent the 2015 campaign with the High–A Tampa Yankees, also appearing in two games for the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Yankees. In 13 starts for Tampa, he pitched to a 3–7 record and 7.05 ERA with 31 strikeouts across {{fraction|44|2|3}} innings.{{Cite web|title=On the 40-man: Vicente Campos|url=https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/mlb/lohud-yankees/2016/02/14/40-man-vicente-campos/80376906/|access-date=May 21, 2024|website=lohud.com|language=en}} Campos was added back to the 40-man roster on November 4, 2015.

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On July 31, 2016, the Yankees traded Campos to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Tyler Clippard.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17185228/new-york-yankees-acquire-reliever-tyler-clippard-arizona-diamondbacks|title=Yankees add Tyler Clippard to replenish bullpen|date=July 31, 2016|work=ESPN.com|access-date=August 25, 2016}} The Diamondbacks promoted Campos to the major leagues on August 25.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/arizona/story/d-backs-replenish-bullpen-call-up-silvino-bracho-vicente-campos-082516|title=D-backs replenish bullpen by calling up Bracho, Campos: Dominic Leone, Steve Hathaway optioned to Reno|work=FOX Sports Arizona|date=August 25, 2016|access-date=August 25, 2016}}

=Los Angeles Angels=

On November 4, 2016, the Los Angeles Angels claimed Campos off of waivers. In 11 games (9 starts) split between the rookie–level Arizona League Angels, High–A Inland Empire 66ers, and Triple–A Salt Lake Bees, he accumulated an 0–3 record and 8.22 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 23 innings pitched. On September 5, 2017, Campos was designated for assignment by the Angels.{{Cite web|title=Angels Activate Garrett Richards, Designate Mike Morin, Vicente Campos|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/angels-activate-garrett-richards-designate-mike-morin-vicente-campos.html|access-date=August 16, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He was released by the Angels on September 10.

On October 3, 2017, Campos re–signed with the Angels on a minor league contract.{{Cite web|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 10/3/17|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/10/minor-mlb-transactions-10317.html|access-date=August 16, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} In 12 games split between Salt Lake and the Double–A Mobile BayBears, he struggled to a 7.04 ERA with 20 strikeouts across 23 innings. Campos was released by the Angels organization on May 15, 2018.{{Cite web|title=Released: Tazawa, McGowan, Cunningham, Campos|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/05/marlins-release-junichi-tazawa-dustin-mcgowan.html|access-date=August 16, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

=Sugar Land Skeeters=

On June 26, 2018, Campos signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He did not appear for the Bees. On July 13, Campos signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters. In 22 games for Sugar Land, he compiled a 3–2 record and 5.64 ERA with 17 strikeouts across {{fraction|22|1|3}} innings pitched. Campos became a free agent following the 2018 season.

=Pittsburgh Pirates=

On January 30, 2019, Campos signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/minor-mlb-transactions-13019.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 1/30/2019|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 30, 2019|access-date=January 30, 2019}} He was released on June 21, 2019.

=Lincoln Saltdogs=

On June 29, 2019, Campos signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association. He made only one appearance for the team, allowing three earned runs with one strikeout in an inning of relief.

=Pericos de Puebla=

On July 2, 2019, Campos's contract was purchased by the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He was released on July 24, 2019.

=Parma Baseball=

On April 16, 2021, Campos signed with the Parma Baseball Club of the Italian Baseball League (IBL). On July 17, he contributed to the victory of the 14th European Champions Cup for Parma Baseball.

=Pericos de Puebla (second stint)=

On July 14, 2022, Campos signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He appeared in 12 games, going 0–1 with a 3.09 ERA and 11 strikeouts over {{fraction|11|2|3}} innings. Campos was released on January 19, 2023.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210726042624/https://www.milb.com/player/vicente-campos-553883 Vicente Campos Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball]

=Charros de Jalisco=

On February 1, 2024, Campos signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=Vicente Campos es el 5° venezolano firmado por los Toros de Tijuana|url=https://elemergente.com/2024/02/vicente-campos-es-el-5-venezolano-firmado-por-los-toros-de-tijuana.html|access-date=March 3, 2024|website=elemergente.com|language=en}} On April 8, Campos was traded to the Charros de Jalisco.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 8 de abril de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-8-de-abril-de-2024|access-date=April 9, 2024|website=Minor League Baseball|language=en}} In three appearances for Jalisco, he struggled to a 27.00 ERA with one strikeout across {{fraction|2|1|3}} innings of work. On April 22, Campos was released by the Charros.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 22 de abril de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-22-de-abril-de-2024|access-date=April 23, 2024|website=Minor League Baseball|language=en}}

International career

Campos was selected to represent Spain at the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification.{{cite web|title=All you need to know before the Classic's Regensburg Qualifier|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/regensburg-world-baseball-classic-qualifier-preview-and-guide|website=MLB.com|date=15 September 2022|access-date=17 September 2022}}

Personal life

Campos is cousin to shortstop Alcides Escobar, and pitchers Edwin Escobar and Kelvim Escobar, as well as nephew of shortstop José Escobar.[http://www.pelotabinaria.com.ve/beisbol/mostrar.php?ID=campjos001 Pelota Binaria website]