Javy Guerra (2020s Pitcher)
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Javier Alexis Guerra (born September 25, 1995) is a Panamanian professional
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for the
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of
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(NPB). Guerra began his career as an
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, reaching MLB as such in 2018 with the
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, before converting to pitching in 2019. He has also played in
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(MLB) for the
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and
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.


Professional career


Boston Red Sox

Guerra signed as a shortstop with the
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as an international
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in 2012, coming to terms on a contract calling for a reported
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of $250,000. At the time Guerra drew mixed reviews for his defense because he had fringy speed, but he showed a very quick first step and excellent range to both sides. He had very soft but quick hands and was assured in the field, which complemented his arm, perhaps the strongest in the Red Sox system. Guerra made his professional debut with the Rookie league
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in 2013, hitting .248/.356/.290 with nine doubles and 23
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in 60 games. He then played for the Rookie league
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in 2014, batting .269/.286/.408 with two home runs and 26 RBI in the Gulf Coast League. Guerra had a breakout season with the Single-A
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in 2015, where he displayed highlight-reel defensive plays at shortstop with the ability to drive the ball. Guerra put up a .279/.329/.449 slash line with 68 RBI, along with 23 doubles, three triples and 15 home runs in a career-high 116 games, while earning a selection to the
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All-Star Game. In addition, Guerra ranked among the best hitters in the Red Sox system, ending second in home runs, third in RBI and total bases (195), fourth in slugging (.449) and fifth in runs scored (64). On defense, he made 27 errors at shortstop, and had a .954
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.


San Diego Padres

On November 13, 2015, the Red Sox traded Guerra,
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,
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, and Logan Allen to the
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for
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. Guerra spent 2016 with the High-A
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, where he batted .202/.264/.325 with nine home runs and 41 RBIs in 105 games, as on defense he made 30 errors at shortstop and had a .940 fielding percentage. The Padres added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season. He spent 2017 with Lake Elsinore and the Double-A
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, batting .222/.266/.349 with nine home runs and 53 RBIs in 128 games between both teams. He began 2018 with the Triple-A
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, for whom he batted .223/.269/.398 in 122 games. Through 2018, in 582 minor league games, he had batted .237/.290/.374, while playing nearly all the games at shortstop.Javy Guerra Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History , Baseball-Reference.com
/ref> Guerra was called up to the majors for the first time on May 4, 2018 and made his MLB debut that night. In 16 at-bats in 2018 with the Padres, he batted .125 with one RBI.


Conversion to pitcher

During 2019 spring training, Guerra was converted from a shortstop to a relief pitcher. Guerra opened the season on the
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due to an oblique injury. After being activated, he was assigned to Lake Elsinore. He was promoted to the
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on August 20. On September 1, Guerra was promoted to the major leagues as a pitcher for the first time. In 2020, Guerra pitched to a 1-0 record with a 10.13 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 13.1 innings of work across 14 appearances. On April 5, 2021, Guerra was placed on the 60-day injured list with a grade 1 UCL sprain. On September 21, Guerra was activated off of the injured list. On April 13, 2022, Guerra was designated for assignment by the Padres following the waiver claim of Kyle Tyler. He had allowed four runs in 2 innings pitched two days prior against the
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, his only appearance for the Padres in 2022.


Tampa Bay Rays

On April 16, 2022, the Padres traded Guerra to the
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for cash. He pitched to an 8.44 ERA across six appearances for the Rays before he was designated for assignment on May 1. On May 6, Guerra cleared waivers and was outrighted to the
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. He was promoted back to the active roster on June 30. Guerra was returned to Triple-A on July 4. He had his contract selected once more on September 12. On November 15, Guerra was designated for assignment.


Milwaukee Brewers

On November 18, 2022, the Rays traded Guerra to the
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for a
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. He made 8 appearances for Milwaukee in 2023, struggling to an 8.64 ERA with 5 strikeouts in innings pitched. On April 24, 2023, Guerra was designated for assignment by Milwaukee following the promotion of
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.


Tampa Bay Rays (second stint)

On April 29, 2023, Guerra was traded back to the
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for cash. In 6 appearances for the Rays, Guerra surrendered 2 runs across 5 innings pitched (3.60 ERA), walking 9 and striking out 4. On May 14, Guerra was designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A
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on May 17. On July 8, the Rays selected Guerra back to the major league roster. In 3 games for Tampa Bay, he allowed three earned runs on three hits and four walks. On July 19, Guerra was again designated for assignment. On October 9, Guerra elected free agency.


Hanshin Tigers

On November 18, 2023, Guerra signed with the
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of
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(NPB).


International career

On August 13, 2022, Guerra was to the
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roster for the
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qualifiers, played at Estadio Nacional Rod Carew in
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. He pitched for Panama in the
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, earning a save and not allowing a run in 2 appearances.


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Guerra, Javy 1995 births Living people Amarillo Sod Poodles players Arizona Complex League Padres players Dominican Summer League Red Sox players El Paso Chihuahuas players Greenville Drive players Gulf Coast Red Sox players Lake Elsinore Storm players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from Panama 21st-century Panamanian sportsmen Major League Baseball shortstops Major League Baseball third basemen Milwaukee Brewers players Panamanian expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Panamanian expatriate baseball players in the United States People from David District Sportspeople from Chiriquí Province Peoria Javelinas players San Diego Padres players San Antonio Missions players Tampa Bay Rays players Durham Bulls players Leones del Escogido players 2023 World Baseball Classic players Hanshin Tigers players Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers Panamanian expatriate baseball players in Japan