Carlos Velázquez (baseball)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Quiñones (kee-nyo'-nehs) and the second or maternal family name is Velázquez (veh-las'-kez).

Carlos Velázquez
Pitcher
Born: (1948-03-22)March 22, 1948 Loiza, Puerto Rico
Died: March 16, 2000(2000-03-16) (aged 51) Loiza, Puerto Rico
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 20, 1973, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1973, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
Record	2-2
Earned run average	2.58
Saves	2
Games pitched	18
Teams
Milwaukee Brewers (1973)

Carlos Quiñones Velázquez [″Carlín″] (March 22, 1948 – March 16, 2000) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Listed at 5' 11", 180 lb., he batted and threw right handed.

Born in Loiza, Puerto Rico, Velázquez joined the Milwaukee Brewers of the American League during the 1973 midseason. He posted a 2–2 record and saved two games in his brief majors stint. He also pitched eight Minor league seasons from 1969 through 1976, going 46–48 with a 2.69 earned run average in 301 appearances.

Velázquez died in his hometown of Loiza at the age of 51.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico