Nestor Cortes

About

Professional pitcher that was drafted by the New York Yankees during the 36th round of the 2013 MLB draft. He played for the Baltimore Orioles and the Seattle Mariners before returning to the Yankees in 2020.

Before Fame

He played college baseball in the United States at Florida International University.

Trivia

He made his major league debut playing against the Minnesota Twins on March 31, 2018 as a member of the Orioles.

Family Life

He is a native of Surgidero de Batabanó, Cuba. As a child, he and his parents relocated to Florida.

Associated With

His made first career strikeout pitching against Byron Buxton.