D-Backs Add LHP Anthony Vasquez to Jackson Roster
April 9, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release
Jackson Generals LHP Anthony Vasquez
(Jackson Generals)
Jackson, Tenn. -- In coordination with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Jackson Generals announced Monday the addition of left-handed pitcher Anthony Vasquez to their active roster. In a separate roster move, Generals infielder Cody Decker was promoted to Triple-A Reno. Vasquez's addition at Jackson, combined with Decker's departure, keeps the active roster for the Generals at 24. Vasquez will start today's contest for the Generals against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
BULLET BIO: LHP Anthony Vasquez
31 years old; born 9/19/86 in San Antonio, Texas
Height/Weight: 6'0", 190 lbs.
Drafted out of Southern Cal in 2009 MLB Draft by Seattle (Rd. 18)
Pitched for the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (2010) and Jackson Generals (2011, 2013) as a Seattle Mariners prospect
7 MLB starts with Seattle in 2011, featuring an 8.90 ERA
Has thrown 100+ innings in each of the past three MiLB seasons
2017: 164.2 IP in the Detroit Tigers organization (AAA-Toledo, AA-Erie); 12-10 record, 3.83 ERA, 1.29 WHIP
Career MiLB marks: 203 appearances, 73-63 record, 3.85 ERA
ROSTER MOVES - JACKSON GENERALS (AA-Arizona)
ADD: LHP Anthony Vasquez (jersey: #8)
DELETE: INF Cody Decker
**NUMBER CHANGE: RHP Taylor Widener will now wear #17 at Jackson
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