Brailyn Márquez (born January 30, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs.
| Brailyn Márquez | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 30, 1999 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 27, 2020, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics (through 2020 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 67.50 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Professional career
editMárquez signed with the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent, in August 2015. He made his professional debut in 2016 with the Dominican Summer League Cubs, going 4–2 with a 1.48 earned run average (ERA) over 12 starts. Márquez played 2017 with the Arizona League Cubs, pitching to a 2–1 record and a 5.52 ERA over 11 games (nine starts), and 2018 with the Eugene Emeralds and South Bend Cubs,[1] compiling a 1–4 record with a 3.13 ERA over 12 starts.
Márquez started 2019 with South Bend before being promoted to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.[2][3] Over 22 starts between the two teams, he pitched to a 9–5 record with a 3.13 ERA, striking out 128 over 103+2⁄3 innings.
Márquez was selected to the 40-man and active rosters by the Cubs on September 27, 2020.[4] He made his MLB debut that night against the Chicago White Sox, pitching 2⁄3 of an inning of relief.[5]
In 2021, Márquez suffered a delayed spring training, a COVID-19 infection, as well as a left shoulder strain, all culminating in a lost season of development for him.[6] In 2022, Márquez underwent a surgical debridement procedure on his left shoulder and missed the entire season.[7]
On November 18, 2022, Márquez was non-tendered and became a free agent. On December 5, Márquez re-signed with the Cubs on a minor league contract. Márquez split the 2023 season between the Double–A Tennessee Smokies, High–A South Bend, Single–A Myrtle Beach, and the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Cubs. In 23 combined appearances, he accumulated a 4.99 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 30+2⁄3 innings of work. Márquez elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[8]
On December 3, 2023, Márquez signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.[9][10] He was released on February 22, 2024.[11]
References
edit- ^ Ernst, Michael (February 11, 2019). "Offseason Prospect Overview: Brailyn Marquez". chicagonow.com. ChicagoNow. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ Gonzales, Mark (August 6, 2019). "Cubs pitching prospect Brailyn Marquez promoted to Class A Myrtle Beach". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ Stokes, Dan (August 7, 2019). "Marquez unhittable in Carolina League debut". MiLB.com. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ Polishuk, Mark (September 27, 2020). "Cubs Promote Brailyn Marquez, Designate Patrick Wisdom". mlbtraderumors.com. MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ Gonzales, Mark (September 27, 2020). "A resilient Cubs bullpen bounced back from a rough start in 2020 to become a team strength". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ Stebbins, Tim (July 8, 2021). "Cubs top prospect Márquez sidelined with shoulder strain". nbcsports.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Shoulder surgery ends Cubs' Marquez' 2022 season". nbcsports.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Brailyn Marquez Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions".
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet