# Vicente Campos

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Venezuelan baseball player (born 1992)

In this [Spanish name](/source/Spanish_name), the first or paternal [surname](/source/Surname) is *Campos* and the second or maternal family name is *Carnota*.

Baseball player

Vicente Campos Campos with the Tampa Yankees Samanes de Aragua – No. 34 Pitcher Born: (1992-07-27) July 27, 1992 (age 33) La Guaira, Venezuela Bats: Right Throws: Right MLB debut August 27, 2016, for the Arizona Diamondbacks MLB statistics (through 2016 season) Win–loss record 0–0 Earned run average 3.18 Strikeouts 4 Stats at Baseball Reference Teams Arizona Diamondbacks (2016)

**José Vicente Campos Carnota** (born July 27, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional [baseball](/source/Baseball) [pitcher](/source/Pitcher) for the Samanes de Aragua of the [Venezuelan Major League](/source/Venezuelan_Major_League). He has previously played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks).

## Career

### Seattle Mariners

On May 14, 2009, Campos signed with the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners) as an international [free agent](/source/Free_agent). He spent his first two professional seasons with the Venezuelan Summer League Mariners, posting a 5.73 ERA in 13 games in 2011, and an 8–2 record and 3.16 ERA in 14 starts in 2012.[1]

Prior to the 2012 season, [John Sickels](/source/John_Sickels) of Minorleagueball.com considered Campos the Mariners' fifth best prospect.[2] He spent the 2013 season with the Low–A [Everett AquaSox](/source/Everett_AquaSox), making 14 starts and compiling a 5–5 record and 2.32 ERA with 85 strikeouts across 81+1⁄3 innings pitched.[3]

### New York Yankees

On January 13, 2012, Campos and [Michael Pineda](/source/Michael_Pineda) were traded to the [New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees) in exchange for [Jesús Montero](/source/Jes%C3%BAs_Montero) and [Héctor Noesí](/source/H%C3%A9ctor_Noes%C3%AD).[4][5][6] He spent the 2012 season with the Single–A [Charleston RiverDogs](/source/Charleston_RiverDogs), but made only five starts due to injury. Campos returned to Charleston in 2013, making 26 appearances (19 starts) and registering a 3.41 ERA with 77 strikeouts and 2 [saves](/source/Save_(baseball)) across 87 innings pitched.[7]

On November 20, 2013, the Yankees added Campis to their [40-man roster](/source/40-man_roster) to protect him from the [Rule 5 draft](/source/Rule_5_draft).[8] He underwent [Tommy John surgery](/source/Tommy_John_surgery) in April 2014 and missed the season as a result.[9] On December 2, 2014, the Yankees non-tendered Campos, and subsequently re–signed him to a minor league contract three days later.[10]

Campos spent the 2015 campaign with the High–A [Tampa Yankees](/source/Tampa_Yankees), also appearing in two games for the rookie–level [Gulf Coast League Yankees](/source/Gulf_Coast_League_Yankees). In 13 starts for Tampa, he pitched to a 3–7 record and 7.05 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 44+2⁄3 innings.[11] Campos was added back to the 40-man roster on November 4, 2015.

### Arizona Diamondbacks

On July 31, 2016, the Yankees traded Campos to the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks) in exchange for [Tyler Clippard](/source/Tyler_Clippard).[12] The Diamondbacks promoted Campos to the major leagues on August 25.[13]

### Los Angeles Angels

On November 4, 2016, the [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels) claimed Campos off of waivers. In 11 games (9 starts) split between the rookie–level [Arizona League Angels](/source/Arizona_League_Angels), High–A [Inland Empire 66ers](/source/Inland_Empire_66ers), and Triple–A [Salt Lake Bees](/source/Salt_Lake_Bees), he accumulated an 0–3 record and 8.22 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 23 innings pitched. On September 5, 2017, Campos was designated for assignment by the Angels.[14] He was released by the Angels on September 10.

On October 3, 2017, Campos re–signed with the Angels on a minor league contract.[15] In 12 games split between Salt Lake and the Double–A [Mobile BayBears](/source/Mobile_BayBears), he struggled to a 7.04 ERA with 20 strikeouts across 23 innings. Campos was released by the Angels organization on May 15, 2018.[16]

### Sugar Land Skeeters

On June 26, 2018, Campos signed with the [New Britain Bees](/source/New_Britain_Bees) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball). He did not appear for the Bees. On July 13, Campos signed with the [Sugar Land Skeeters](/source/Sugar_Land_Skeeters). In 22 games for Sugar Land, he compiled a 3–2 record and 5.64 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 22+1⁄3 innings pitched. Campos became a free agent following the 2018 season.

### Pittsburgh Pirates

On January 30, 2019, Campos signed a minor league contract with the [Pittsburgh Pirates](/source/Pittsburgh_Pirates).[17] He made 20 appearances for the Double-A [Altoona Curve](/source/Altoona_Curve), posting a 2-2 record and 4.85 ERA with 23 strikeouts and one save over 26 innings of work. Campos was released by the Pirates organization on June 21.

### Lincoln Saltdogs

On June 29, 2019, Campos signed with the [Lincoln Saltdogs](/source/Lincoln_Saltdogs) of the [American Association](/source/American_Association_of_Independent_Professional_Baseball). He made only one appearance for the team, allowing three earned runs with one strikeout in an inning of relief.

### Pericos de Puebla

On July 2, 2019, Campos's contract was purchased by the [Pericos de Puebla](/source/Pericos_de_Puebla) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League). He made 11 appearances for Puebla, posting an 0-1 record and 5.19 ERA with three strikeouts across 8+2⁄3 innings pitched. Campos was released by the Pericos on July 24.

### Parma Baseball

On April 16, 2021, Campos signed with the [Parma Baseball Club](/source/Parma_Baseball_Club) of the [Italian Baseball League](/source/Italian_Baseball_League). On July 17, he contributed to the victory of the 14th European Champions Cup for Parma Baseball.

### Pericos de Puebla (second stint)

On July 14, 2022, Campos signed with the [Pericos de Puebla](/source/Pericos_de_Puebla) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League). He appeared in 12 games, going 0–1 with a 3.09 ERA and 11 strikeouts over 11+2⁄3 innings. Campos was released on January 19, 2023.[18]

### Charros de Jalisco

On February 1, 2024, Campos signed with the [Toros de Tijuana](/source/Toros_de_Tijuana) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).[19] On April 8, Campos was traded to the [Charros de Jalisco](/source/Charros_de_Jalisco).[20] In three appearances for Jalisco, he struggled to a 27.00 ERA with one strikeout across 2+1⁄3 innings of work. On April 22, Campos was released by the Charros.[21]

### Samanes de Aragua

In 2025, Campos signed with the Samanes de Aragua of the [Venezuelan Major League](/source/Venezuelan_Major_League).[22]

## International career

Campos was selected to represent [Spain](/source/Spain_national_baseball_team) at the [2023 World Baseball Classic qualification](/source/2023_World_Baseball_Classic_qualification).[23]

## Personal life

Campos is cousin to shortstop [Alcides Escobar](/source/Alcides_Escobar), and pitchers [Edwin Escobar](/source/Edwin_Escobar) and [Kelvim Escobar](/source/Kelvim_Escobar), as well as nephew of shortstop [José Escobar](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Escobar_(baseball)).[24]

## See also

- [List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela](/source/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_players_from_Venezuela)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Vicente Campos Stats & Scouting Report"](https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/5225-vicente-campos/). *baseballamerica.com*. Retrieved May 21, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Sickels, John (December 9, 2011). ["Seattle Mariners Top 20 Prospects for 2012"](http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/12/9/2619595/seattle-mariners-top-20-prospects-for-2012). Minorleagueball.com. Retrieved November 19, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Vicente Campos - Stats - Pitching"](https://www.fangraphs.com/players/vicente-campos/11681/stats?position=P). *fangraphs.com*. Retrieved May 21, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Source: Jesus Montero dealt to Mariners"](https://www.espn.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/7460297/new-york-yankees-deal-jesus-montero-seattle-mariners-michael-pineda-source-says). Espn.go.com. January 14, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Yankees agree to trade slugger Jesus Montero to Seattle Mariners as part of multi-player deal to land Michael Pineda"](http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-agree-trade-slugger-jesus-montero-seattle-mariners-part-multi-player-deal-land-michael-pineda-article-1.1005950?localLinksEnabled=false). Nydailynews.com. Retrieved November 19, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Pineda trade becomes official"](http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2012/01/23/pineda-trade-becomes-official/). LoHud Yankees Blog. January 23, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Vicente Campos - Baseball Stats"](https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/185039/). *thebaseballcube.com*. Retrieved May 21, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-autogenerated1_8-0)** ["Yanks make deal with Padres, add six to 40-man roster"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131202235120/http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/nyy/new-york-yankees-add-top-prospect-gary-sanchez-to-40-man-roster?ymd=20131120&content_id=64084834&vkey=news_nyy). Newyork.yankees.mlb.com. November 20, 2013. Archived from [the original](http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/nyy/new-york-yankees-add-top-prospect-gary-sanchez-to-40-man-roster?ymd=20131120&content_id=64084834&vkey=news_nyy) on December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Jose Campos underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday - HardballTalk"](http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/26/jose-campos-underwent-tommy-john-surgery-on-friday/). *nbcsports.com*. April 26, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Yankees bring back Jose Campos; add more AAA infield depth - The LoHud Yankees Blog"](http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2014/12/15/yankees-bring-back-jose-campos-add-aaa-infield-depth/). *The LoHud Yankees Blog*. Retrieved May 24, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["On the 40-man: Vicente Campos"](https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/mlb/lohud-yankees/2016/02/14/40-man-vicente-campos/80376906/). *lohud.com*. Retrieved May 21, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Yankees add Tyler Clippard to replenish bullpen"](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17185228/new-york-yankees-acquire-reliever-tyler-clippard-arizona-diamondbacks). *ESPN.com*. July 31, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["D-backs replenish bullpen by calling up Bracho, Campos: Dominic Leone, Steve Hathaway optioned to Reno"](http://www.foxsports.com/arizona/story/d-backs-replenish-bullpen-call-up-silvino-bracho-vicente-campos-082516). *FOX Sports Arizona*. August 25, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Angels Activate Garrett Richards, Designate Mike Morin, Vicente Campos"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/angels-activate-garrett-richards-designate-mike-morin-vicente-campos.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved August 16, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Minor MLB Transactions: 10/3/17"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/10/minor-mlb-transactions-10317.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved August 16, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Released: Tazawa, McGowan, Cunningham, Campos"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/05/marlins-release-junichi-tazawa-dustin-mcgowan.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved August 16, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Todd, Jeff (January 30, 2019). ["Minor MLB Transactions: 1/30/2019"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/minor-mlb-transactions-13019.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved January 30, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-MiLBStats_18-0)** [Vicente Campos Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball](https://web.archive.org/web/20210726042624/https://www.milb.com/player/vicente-campos-553883)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Vicente Campos es el 5° venezolano firmado por los Toros de Tijuana"](https://elemergente.com/2024/02/vicente-campos-es-el-5-venezolano-firmado-por-los-toros-de-tijuana.html). *elemergente.com*. Retrieved March 3, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 8 de abril de 2024"](https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-8-de-abril-de-2024). *[Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball)*. Retrieved April 9, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 22 de abril de 2024"](https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-22-de-abril-de-2024). *[Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball)*. Retrieved April 23, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** [https://www.lmbp.net/equipo.php?equipo=SAM](https://www.lmbp.net/equipo.php?equipo=SAM)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["All you need to know before the Classic's Regensburg Qualifier"](https://www.mlb.com/news/regensburg-world-baseball-classic-qualifier-preview-and-guide). *MLB.com*. September 15, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** [Pelota Binaria website](http://www.pelotabinaria.com.ve/beisbol/mostrar.php?ID=campjos001)

## External links

- Career statistics from [MLB](https://www.mlb.com/player/553883) · [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/32120) · [Baseball Reference](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/campovi01.shtml) · [Fangraphs](https://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=sa504797) · [Baseball Reference (Minors)](https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=campos003jos) · [Retrosheet](https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/Pcampv001.htm) · [Baseball Almanac](https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=campovi01)

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