Víctor Víctor Mesa

Víctor Víctor Mesa Ríos (born July 20, 1996) is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder in the Miami Marlins organization.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Mesa and the second or maternal family name is Ríos.
Víctor Víctor Mesa
Mesa at 2019 Spring Training
Miami Marlins
Outfielder
Born: (1996-07-20) July 20, 1996
Santa Clara, Cuba
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Career

Mesa played in the Cuban National Series for Matanzas from 2012 through 2017, and for Industriales in the 2017-2018 season. Mesa played for the Cuban national team at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[1][2][3] Mesa and his younger brother, Víctor Mesa Jr., defected from Cuba in 2018.[4]

On October 22, 2018, Mesa and his brother Víctor Jr. signed with the Miami Marlins.[5] Mesa received a $5.25 million signing bonus.[6] He began 2019 with the Jupiter Hammerheads,[7] and was promoted to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on July 30.[8] Between the two levels, Mesa hit a combined .235/.274/.263/.537 with no home runs and 29 runs batted in.[9] Following the 2019 season Mesa played for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League.[10]

Personal life

His father, Víctor Mesa, was the manager of Cuba at the 2013 World Baseball Classic and is a former player.[4] His brother Víctor Mesa Jr. is also an outfielder in the Miami organization.[5]

References
  1. Jesse Sanchez (March 4, 2017). "Top international prospects on display in WBC". MLB.com. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  2. Jesse Sanchez (July 27, 2018). "The latest on Cuban phenom Victor Victor Mesa". MLB.com. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  3. Adam Wells (October 22, 2018). "Victor Victor Mesa, Victor Mesa Jr. Officially Sign Contracts with Marlins". Bleacher Report. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  4. Jesse Sanchez (May 11, 2018). "Sons of Cuban baseball legend leave island". MLB.com. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  5. Cameron Wolfe (October 22, 2018). "Marlins sign Cuban brothers Victor Victor Mesa, Victor Mesa Jr". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  6. The AP (February 21, 2019). "Marlins begin rollout of outfielder Victor Victor Mesa". USA Today. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  7. Wells Dusenbury (May 28, 2019). "Marlins top OF prospect Victor Victor Mesa 'rusty' as he adjusts to minor league pitching". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  8. Jordan McPherson (July 30, 2019). "Three Marlins outfielders receive promotions for final month of minor-league season". Miami Herald. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  9. Barry Jackson (September 10, 2019). "Here's where the Marlins' top outfield prospects stand and how they finished this season". Miami Herald. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  10. Jordan McPherson (August 28, 2019). "What you need to know about the Miami Marlins' seven Arizona Fall League players". Miami Herald. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
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