Denzer Guzmán
| Denzer Guzmán | |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels – No. 13 | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: February 8, 2004 San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 13, 2025, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Batting average | .190 |
| Home runs | 2 |
| Runs batted in | 3 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Denzer Guzmán (born February 8, 2004) is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.
Career
On January 15, 2021, Guzmán signed with the Angels as an international prospect for $2 million.[1] He was first assigned to the rookie-level Dominican Summer League Angels on June 8. In 44 DSL games, Guzmán batted .213 with three home runs and 27 RBI.[2]
On June 6, 2022, Guzmán was assigned to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Angels. In 52 games, Guzmán batted .286 with three home runs and 33 RBI. On August 25, he was promoted to the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers of the California League. In five games with Inland Empire, Guzmán went 3-for-17 (.176) with two RBI.[2]
Guzmán started 2025 with Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas. He was named the Southern League Player of the Month for July, batting 333/.440/.580. He slashed .278/.364/.467 with 11 homers, 53 RBI, and an .831 OPS in 84 games at Rocket City, to be promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on August 2.[3][4]
On September 13, 2025, Guzmán was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[5] He made his debut the same day against the Seattle Mariners starting at shortstop, going 0-for-3.[6] On September 16, Guzmán hit his first career home run off of Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers.[7]
References
- ^ "Angels' Denzer Guzman: Gets $2 million from Angels". CBSSports.com. January 15, 2021. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "Denzer Guzman Stats, Fantasy & News". Minor League Baseball. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ^ "Yankees' Jones, Angels' Guzman headline July's Minor League Players of the Month". MLB.com. August 6, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "Denzer Guzman named Southern League Player of the Month". MiLB.com. August 6, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Deeds, Nick (2025-09-13). "Angels Promote Denzer Guzman, DFA Scott Kingery". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ Bollinger, Rhett (September 14, 2025). "Moore returns, Guzman makes MLB debut with Halos". MLB.com. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ "Angels' Denzer Guzman: Clubs first MLB homer". CBS Sports. 2025-09-17. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors)