Andrew Vasquez

Andrew Jude Vasquez (born September 14, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, and Detroit Tigers. Vasquez played college baseball for the University of California, Santa Barbara and Westmont College. He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 32nd round of the 2015 MLB draft.

Early life and education Vasquez attended Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 44th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and played college baseball at the University of California, Santa Barbara and Westmont College.

Career Minnesota Twins Vasquez was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 32nd round, with the 950th overall selection, of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft and signed.

Vasquez split the 2016 season between the Low–A Elizabethton Twins and Single–A Cedar Rapids Kernels. He accumulated a 3–0 record with a 1.41 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 38 innings of work.

Vasquez split his 2018 minor league season between Fort Myers, the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts, and the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. In 40 appearances for the three affiliates, he accumulated a 1–2 record with a 1.30 ERA and 108 strikeouts across innings. In nine appearances during his rookie campaign, Vasquez compiled a 1-0 record and 5.40 ERA with seven strikeouts across five innings of work. In his minor league season, Vasquez spent time with the GCL Twins, the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, and Rochester, registering a cumulative 2-3 record and 5.40 ERA with 51 strikeouts in innings pitched across 30 appearances. He returned to action in 2021 with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, and posted a 4-0 record with a 3.61 ERA and 68 strikeouts in innings pitched across 33 appearances. He was added to the major league roster on September 2. Vasquez only pitched innings for Los Angeles, appearing in two games. He allowed one run on one hit while striking out three batters in those games. Vasquez also pitched six innings for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers and allowed two runs on six hits. On November 30, Vasquez was non-tendered by the Dodgers, making him a free agent.

Toronto Blue Jays On March 15, 2022, Vasquez signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He posted an 8.10 ERA with six strikeouts in innings of relief for the team before he suffered an ankle sprain. Vasquez spent time in rehabilitation with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons and rookie-level Florida Complex League Blue Jays.

Philadelphia Phillies On August 2, 2022, Vasquez was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies. He made four appearances for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, posting a 2.25 ERA with three strikeouts across four innings. Vasquez was designated for assignment by Philadelphia on August 15.

San Francisco Giants On August 17, 2022, Vasquez was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants. He was designated for assignment by the team on August 31, following the promotion of Andrew Knapp. Vasquez cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats on September 1. In 14 games for Sacramento, he recorded a 5–0 record and 2.20 ERA with 23 strikeouts in innings pitched. On October 3, the Giants selected Vasquez's contract to the major league roster. He logged two scoreless innings in San Francisco's season finale against the San Diego Padres, recording four strikeouts.

Philadelphia Phillies (second stint) On November 9, 2022, Vasquez was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2023, he made 30 appearances for Philadelphia, registering a 2.27 ERA with 34 strikeouts in innings pitched. Despite the strong results, Vasquez was designated for assignment by the Phillies on August 2, 2023.

Detroit Tigers On August 4, 2023, Vasquez was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers. In 12 appearances for Detroit, he struggled to an 8.31 ERA with 9 strikeouts in innings of work. Following the season on November 6, Vasquez was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens. He elected minor league free agency the next day.

On January 4, 2024, Vasquez re-signed with the Tigers on a minor league contract. In 48 appearances for Toledo, he compiled a 7-3 record and 5.11 ERA with 63 strikeouts across innings pitched. Vasquez elected free agency following the season on November 4.

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos On February 22, 2025, Vasquez signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. Vasquez made seven scoreless appearances for Dos Laredos, recording six strikeouts and three saves across innings pitched.

Los Angeles Angels On May 6, 2025, Vasquez signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. In 12 appearances split between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Angels and Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, he posted a 1-0 record and 5.28 ERA with 16 strikeouts across innings pitched. Vasquez was released by the Angels organization on June 17.

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos (second stint) On June 26, 2025, Vasquez signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. In 27 games 28 innings of relief he went 0-1 with a 1.29 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 4 saves.