Humberto Quintero
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Humberto Quintero [oom-BERR-to kin-TAIR-o] (born August 2, 1979 in Maracaibo
, Zulia State, Venezuela
) is a Major League Baseball
catcher
for the Houston Astros
. Quintero was outrighted to the Round Rock Express
in June 2007 after Eric Munson
was promoted to the Houston Astros
. Previously, Quintero played with the San Diego Padres
(2003–04). He bats and throws right-handed.
One of eight San Diego catchers behind the plate in 2003-04, Baseball America
ranked Quintero number 19 in the Padres farm system. He made two trips to the Padres in , starting 19 games. He went 9-for-18 in his first five games after his first recall from Triple-A Portland Beavers
, on June 21.
He was considered the incumbent
starting catcher for the 2009 season due to his experience over J.R. Towles and Lou Palmisano but was used as a backup catcher after the team came to terms with Ivan Rodriguez
on March 16, 2009.
In the 2010 season, Quintero was moved into the starting role behind the plate and was backed up by Kevin Cash
.
On May 28, 2011, Quintero was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a high right ankle sprain. Robinson Cancel
was called up to take his spot followed by Carlos Corporan
just a few days later.
Maracaibo
Maracaibo is a city and municipality located in northwestern Venezuela off the western coast of the Lake Maracaibo. It is the second-largest city in the country after the national capital Caracas and the capital of Zulia state...
, Zulia State, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
) is a Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
for the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
. Quintero was outrighted to the Round Rock Express
Round Rock Express
The Round Rock Express is a class Triple-A Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team in Round Rock, Texas, owned by RSR Sports and founded by Reid Ryan, son of Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The team is affiliated with the Texas Rangers, for whom Nolan Ryan serves as the president and...
in June 2007 after Eric Munson
Eric Munson
Eric Walter Munson is a former Major League Baseball catcher who currently plays for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was the third overall pick in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft by the Detroit Tigers, behind Josh Hamilton and Josh Beckett...
was promoted to the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
. Previously, Quintero played with the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
(2003–04). He bats and throws right-handed.
One of eight San Diego catchers behind the plate in 2003-04, Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
ranked Quintero number 19 in the Padres farm system. He made two trips to the Padres in , starting 19 games. He went 9-for-18 in his first five games after his first recall from Triple-A Portland Beavers
Portland Beavers
The Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010...
, on June 21.
He was considered the incumbent
Incumbent
The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W...
starting catcher for the 2009 season due to his experience over J.R. Towles and Lou Palmisano but was used as a backup catcher after the team came to terms with Ivan Rodriguez
Iván Rodríguez
Iván Rodríguez Torres , nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod", is a Major League Baseball catcher...
on March 16, 2009.
In the 2010 season, Quintero was moved into the starting role behind the plate and was backed up by Kevin Cash
Kevin Cash
Kevin Forrest Cash is an American professional baseball catcher who is in the Texas Rangers organization. He has played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Houston Astros.-Early life:Cash played for Northside Little League in Florida when they made...
.
On May 28, 2011, Quintero was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a high right ankle sprain. Robinson Cancel
Robinson Cancel
Robinson Cancel is a catcher in Major League Baseball who is currently with the Houston Astros. He made his major league debut for the Brewers on September 3, 1999....
was called up to take his spot followed by Carlos Corporan
Carlos Corporan
Carlos Fernando Corporan is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Houston Astros.-Professional career:...
just a few days later.
External links
- Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers (article) http://members.tripod.com/bb_catchers/catchers/list.htm
- http://www.statesman.com/search/content/sports/stories/express/06/14/0614expressnotes.html