Joel Guzmán

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Vigo and the second or maternal family name is Guzmán.

Joel Guzmán
Guzmán as a non-roster invitee of the Washington Nationals in 2009 spring training.
Infielder
Born: (1984-11-24) November 24, 1984
Quisqueya, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 1, 2006, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2007, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
MLB statistics
Batting average.232
Home runs0
Runs batted in7
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Irvin Joel Vigo Guzmán (born November 24, 1984) is a Dominican professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons.

Career

Los Angeles Dodgers

Guzmán signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an international free agent on July 2, 2001.[1][2] He was signed for $2.25 million, a franchise record signing bonus.[3][4] Guzmán worked his way through the minor leagues, becoming a top prospect.[5] He was named the Dodgers Minor League Player of the Year in 2004 and was elected to the Florida State League All-Star Game.[6][7] In 2005, he was named a Southern League All-Star,[8] and ranked the fifth-best overall prospect by Baseball America.[9] Guzmán also played in the All-Star Futures Game twice, in 2004 and 2006.[10] With a jump to the Major League level predicted for the 2006 season, Dodgers manager Grady Little converted Guzmán to left field during spring training. With Rafael Furcal, César Izturis, and Oscar Robles already playing shortstops on the Dodgers major league roster, the position change was made in an attempt to give Guzmán increased opportunity to play with the Dodgers in 2006.[11] He made his major league debut on June 1 of that year, as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Guzmán grounded into a double play in his first at-bat in the bottom half of the inning.[12]

Tampa Bay Rays

On July 31, 2006, Guzmán and Sergio Pedroza were traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in exchange for Julio Lugo.[13] He spent most of the 2007 season with the Triple-A Durham Bulls, but made his Devil Rays debut on August 19 against the Cleveland Indians. Guzmán recorded his first major league hit, a walk-off single off of Rafael Pérez, that day.[14][15]

Guzmán spent the entirety of the 2008 season with Durham, hitting .248/.276/.438 with 20 home runs and 72 RBI. On September 9, 2008, Guzmán was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay; he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Durham on September 12.[16]

Washington Nationals

On December 13, 2008, Guzmán signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.[17] He split the 2009 season between the Double-A Harrisburg Senators and Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs, slashing .268/.338/.421 with 12 home runs and 59 RBI across 120 total appearances. Guzmán elected free agency following the season on November 9, 2009.

Baltimore Orioles

On February 4, 2010, the Baltimore Orioles signed Guzmán to a minor league contract.[18] He made 130 appearances for the Double-A Bowie Baysox, batting .279/.344/.519 with 33 home runs and 98 RBI.[19] Guzmán elected free agency following the season on November 6.[20]

Chunichi Dragons

On December 14, 2010, Guzmán signed with the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball League.[21] Guzmán made 73 appearances for the Dragons during the 2011 season, hitting .181/.219/.298 with seven home runs and 15 RBI.

Cincinnati Reds

On January 10, 2012, Guzmán signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. He made 65 appearances for the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, hitting .263/.328/.394 with seven home runs and 35 RBI. Guzmán was released by the Reds organization on June 22.[22]

Vaqueros Laguna

On June 30, 2012, Guzmán signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican League.[23] Guzmán played in 22 games for the Vaqueros, hitting .322/.344/.494 with four home runs and 15 RBI.

Olmecas de Tabasco

On March 21, 2013, Guzmán signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco. In eight appearances for Tabasco, he went 8-for-28 (.286) with one home run and two RBI. Guzmán was released by the Olmecas on April 2.[24]

Saraperos de Saltillo

On May 17, 2013, Guzmán signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. In 30 appearances for Saltillo, he batted .241/.323/.345 with four home runs, 13 RBI, and one stolen base. Guzmán was released by the Saraperos on June 27.[25]

Camden Riversharks

In 2015, following a year of inactivity, Guzmán signed with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Guzmán made 127 appearances for the Riversharks during the regular season, batting .250/.278/.383 with 13 home runs, 70 RBI, and 11 stolen bases.[26]

York Revolution

On March 25, 2016, Guzmán signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 122 appearances for the team, he slashed .278/.316/.423 with 16 home runs and 85 RBI.[27]

On April 12, 2017, Guzmán re-signed with the Revolution.[28] In 35 appearances for York, he batted .232/.285/.360 with four home runs and 17 RBI. Guzmán was released by the Revolution on June 11.

Sugar Land Skeeters

Guzmán finished the 2016 season with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 10 appearances for Sugar Land, Guzmán went 2-for-37 (.054) with one home run, three RBI, and two walks.[29]

References

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  2. ^ Reid, Jason (July 2, 2001). "Dodgers Are Set to Make Record Offer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  3. ^ Sickels, John (November 20, 2004). "Dodgers prospect Joel Guzman". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  4. ^ Ratliff, Jason (October 28, 2005). "Suns shine bright in Los Angeles system". Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on February 16, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  5. ^ Crowe, Jerry (March 8, 2006). "Guzman Makes Graceful Shift to Left". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  6. ^ "Where Are They Now: Joel Guzman". Minor League Baseball. January 22, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Gurnick, Ken (June 1, 2004). "Notes: Jackson gets called up". MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016.
  8. ^ Elliot, Jeff (June 30, 2005). "Suns have five All-Stars". Florida Times Union. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  9. ^ Schoenfield, David (January 30, 2015). "Looking back: Top prospects of 2005". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
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  11. ^ Gurnick, Ken (February 25, 2006). "Notes: Guzman to switch positions". MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  12. ^ "Dodgers dump Phils for seventh straight home win". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 2, 2006. Archived from the original on February 22, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  13. ^ Chastain, Bill (July 31, 2006). "Dodgers send Guzman, Pedroza to Devil Rays". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
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  15. ^ "Guzman's single in 12th ends Tribe's three-game win streak". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 19, 2007. Archived from the original on September 4, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  16. ^ "Joel Guzman Clears Waivers". mlbtraderumors.com. September 12, 2008. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  17. ^ Ladson, Bill (December 13, 2008). "Nationals sign 13 to Minors deals". MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016.
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  19. ^ Connolly, Dan (February 4, 2010). "O's sign Joel Guzman to minor league deal". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  20. ^ "Odds & Ends: Beltre, Crawford, Mets, Konerko". mlbtraderumors.com. November 9, 2010. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  21. ^ Melewski, Steve (December 14, 2010). "Guzman heads for Japan, Reimold a comeback candidate". MASN Sports. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  22. ^ Eddy, Matt (June 28, 2012). "Minor League Transactions: June 19–24". Baseball America. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  23. ^ "Joel Guzman Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
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  27. ^ "York Revolution players earn Atlantic League honors". yorkdispatch.com. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  28. ^ "Revs Announce Five Additions". yorkrevolution.com. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
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