Víctor Víctor Mesa

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Mesa and the second or maternal family name is Ríos.
Víctor Víctor Mesa
Mesa in the Arizona Fall League in 2019
Miami Marlins
Outfielder
Born: (1996-07-20) July 20, 1996 (age 28)
Santa Clara, Cuba
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Cuba
18U Baseball World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Taichung Team

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

Career

Mesa played in the Cuban National Series for Matanzas from 2012 through 2017, and for Industriales in the 2017–18 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] Mesa did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]

Mesa returned to action in 2021, playing in 72 games split between the High-A Beloit Snappers and Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos. On the year, he batted .249/.321/.345 with 4 home runs, 27 RBI, and 11 stolen bases.[12] Mesa began the 2022 season with Pensacola, and was promoted to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in August after hitting .228/.295/.296 with 2 home runs, 22 RBI, and 26 stolen bases in 54 games.[13]

Mesa began the 2023 season with Double–A Pensacola, but was promoted to Triple–A Jacksonville after one game. In 12 games for the Jumbo Shrimp, he hit .206/.270/.294 with one home run, five RBI, and two stolen bases. On July 10, 2023, it was reported that Mesa had left the team prior to a series against the Gwinnett Stripers, following a disagreement with the coaching staff. His last appearance had come on June 16, his release is on standby.[14]

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. ^ a b Jesse Sanchez (May 11, 2018). "Sons of Cuban baseball legend leave island". MLB.com. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  5. ^ a b 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.
  11. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  12. ^ "How much longer will Miami Marlins give Victor Victor Mesa?". calltothepen.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  13. ^ "Marlins' Victor Victor Mesa had a big month of July. Now, he's heading to Triple-A". amp.miamiherald.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  14. ^ "Marlins prospect Victor Victor Mesa leaves Triple A Jacksonville team, list". miamiherald.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.