José Vicente Campos Carnota (born July 27, 1992) is a Venezuelan

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for the

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of the

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. He previously played for the

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Career

Prior to the 2012 season,

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of Minorleagueball.com considered him the

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' fifth best prospect for 2012.

New York Yankees

On January 13, 2012, Campos and

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were traded to the

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for

Jesús Montero Jesús Alejandro Montero López (born November 28, 1989) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. Signed by the Yankees in 2006, Montero became ...

and

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. He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013. He underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2014 and missed the season. After the 2014 season, the Yankees non-tendered Campos, and then signed him to a minor league contract. Campos was added to the 40-man roster on November 4, 2015.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On July 31, 2016, the Yankees traded Campos to the Diamondbacks for

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. The Diamondbacks promoted Campos to the major leagues on August 25.

Los Angeles Angels

On November 4, the Angels claimed Campos off of waivers. He was released by the organization on May 15, 2018.

New Britain Bees

On June 26, 2018, Campos signed with the

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of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On July 13, 2018, Campos signed with the

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of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On January 30, 2019, Campos signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was released on June 21, 2019.

Lincoln Saltdogs

On June 29, 2019, Campos signed with the

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of the

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Pericos de Puebla

On July 2, 2019, Campos's contract was purchased by the

of the

. He was released on July 24, 2019.

Parma Baseball

On April 16, 2021,Campos signed with Parma Baseball in Italy. On July 17, 2021, 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

of the

. He appeared in 12 games going 0–1 with a 3.09 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 11.2 innings.

International career

Campos was selected to represent

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at the

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Personal life

Campos is cousin to shortstop

Alcides Escobar Alcides Escobar () (born December 16, 1986), is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder who is currently a free agent. He previously played in MLB with the Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals and Washington Nationals, and the Tokyo Ya ...

, and pitchers

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and

Kelvim Escobar Kelvim José Escobar Bolívar (born April 11, 1976) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1997–2003) and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004–2007, 2009). He won 101 games, but his career ...

, as well as nephew of shortstop José Escobar.Pelota Binaria website
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References

External links

Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League)
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Campos, Vicente 1992 births Living people Arizona Diamondbacks players Arizona League Angels players Cardenales de Lara players Charleston RiverDogs players Vicente Everett AquaSox players Gulf Coast Yankees players Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino players Lincoln Saltdogs players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from Venezuela Mobile BayBears players People from La Guaira Pericos de Puebla players Reno Aces players Salt Lake Bees players Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders players Tampa Yankees players Trenton Thunder players Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in Italy Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in Mexico Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the United States Venezuelan Summer League Mariners players Altoona Curve players Sugar Land Skeeters players

Career

New York Yankees

Arizona Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Angels

New Britain Bees

Sugar Land Skeeters

Pittsburgh Pirates

Lincoln Saltdogs

Pericos de Puebla

Parma Baseball

Pericos de Puebla (second stint)

International career

Personal life

See also

References

External links