Luis Morales (baseball)
| Luis Morales | |
|---|---|
| Athletics – No. 58 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 24, 2002 Antilla, Cuba | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 1, 2025, for the Athletics | |
| MLB statistics (through August 16, 2025) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 1.86 |
| Strikeouts | 9 |
| Teams | |
Luis Danys Morales (born September 24, 2002) is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.
Career
Morales was born in Cuba.[1] He played for Gallos de Sancti Spíritus in Cuban National Series during the 2020–21 season, going 3–3 with a 5.95 ERA in 11 pitching appearances.[2] While playing on the Cuba national team in the 2020 U-23 Baseball World Cup in Mexico City, Morales defected.[3] He was ruled an international free agent by Major League Baseball for the 2023 MLB international signing period.[4]
Morales was signed by the Oakland Athletics on January 16, 2023.[5] He made his major league debut on August 1, 2025.[6]
References
- ^ Lockard, Melissa (January 16, 2023). "Luis Morales leads A's international class that is 'really talented from top to bottom'". The Athletic. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ "A's Agree to Terms with 17 International Players". MLB.com (Press release). January 16, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ McDaniel, Kiley (August 26, 2022). "Cuban teen Luis Morales declared free agent by MLB, expected to get record bonus for a pitcher, source confirms". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ Holmlund, Ted (August 27, 2022). "Cuban teen Luis Morales declared free agent by MLB, record signing bonus expected". New York Post. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ Sanchez, Jesse (January 16, 2023). "A's agree to deal with top international pitcher". MLB.com. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/athletics-to-call-up-no-3-prospect-luis-morales
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)