In the 2024 season, Vesia delivered a standout performance, finishing with a 5-4 record, a 1.76 ERA over 66.1 innings, and a 0.99 WHIP. He set career highs in appearances (67), saves (5), innings pitched, and strikeouts (87), while limiting opposing batters to a .148 average. Vesia was particularly effective in September, going 3-0 with a 1.74 ERA in 10 games, and he maintained his dominance in the postseason, allowing just two hits in seven games and throwing 5.2 scoreless innings. However, he missed the NLCS due to an oblique strain, which led the Dodgers to place him on the injured list.
Vesia made history in Game 2 of the World Series, earning a one-pitch save—the first in World Series history. Throughout the regular season, he consistently recorded high strikeout totals, reaching three strikeouts in a game on ten occasions.
Drafted in the 17th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins from California State University, East Bay, Vesia debuted in the majors in 2020. After a brief stint with the Marlins, he was traded to the Dodgers in February 2021. Since then, he has been a mainstay in the Dodgers’ bullpen, making significant contributions during both the regular season and playoffs. He was part of the Dodgers’ World Series-winning team and continues to be a crucial late-inning option.
Over his career, Vesia has excelled in both home and away games, holding hitters to low batting averages regardless of venue or handedness. His ability to neutralize left-handed batters, in particular, has been a significant asset for the Dodgers. Vesia has also shown resilience, bouncing back from rough stretches and injuries to deliver strong performances in the second half of seasons.
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Born in Alpine, California, on April 11, 1996, Vesia has made a name for himself as one of MLB’s most effective left-handed relievers. As he enters the next phase of his career, his track record suggests he will continue to play a pivotal role in the Dodgers’ pursuit of another championship.