Yoelqui Céspedes
| Yoelkis Céspedes | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: September 24, 1997 Yara, Cuba | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Yoelkis Céspedes Maceo (born September 24, 1997) is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder. He played for Alazanes de Granma of the Cuban National Series before he defected from Cuba.
Career
Céspedes played for the Alazanes de Granma of the Cuban National Series. He also played for the Cuban national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[1][2]
On June 25, 2019, Céspedes defected from Cuba while in Dayton, Ohio. At the time, he was playing for the Cuban national team, which was participating in a CanAm League showcase event.[3] He worked out in the Bahamas, preparing for Major League Baseball declaring him a free agent.[4]
Personal life
His half-brother is Yoenis Céspedes.[5][6][7][8][9]
See also
References
- ^ https://www.espn.com/blog/onenacion/post/_/id/6868/the-cespedes-brothers-yoenis-and-yoelkis-are-not-quite-alike
- ^ Lara-Cinisomo, Vince (February 8, 2017). "2017 CUBA WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC ROSTER". Baseball America. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- ^ "Report: Yoelkis Cespedes defects from Cuba". TSN. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/yoenis-cespedes-helps-yoelkis-prepare-for-mlb
- ^ "The Cespedes brothers, Yoenis and Yoelkis, are not quite alike". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ Calcaterra, Craig (February 2, 2017). "Meet Yoenis Cespedes' little brother Yoelkis". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ "Yoenis Cespedes brother Yoelkis stars for Cuba". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ "WATCH: Mets' Yoenis Cespedes' little brother Yoelkis is a chip off the old block". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ "Yoenis Cespedes' brother Yoelkis making a name for himself in Caribbean Series". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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