Jose Quintana, Starting Pitcher, New York Mets

Date of Birth: 1/24/1989
Birthplace: Arjona, Colombia

Jose Quintana, starting pitcher for the New York Mets, first signed with the Mets in 2006. The following year, he was suspended for the entire season due to a drug policy violation. In 2008, he signed with the New York Yankees and he pitched in their minor league system for four years.

After the 2011 season ended, Quintana signed with the Chicago White Sox. He pitched 136.1 innings in 25 games in 2012. He finished the season with a 6-6 record and a 3.76 ERA. In 2013, he pitched 200.0 innings and he had a 9-7 record with 164 strikeouts to 56 walks and a 3.51 ERA in 33 games.

In March, 2014, Quintana signed a five-year contract extension with the White Sox. He finished the 2014 season with a 9-11 record, 178 strikeouts to 52 walks, and a 3.32 ERA in 200.1 innings in 32 games.

Quintana pitched 206.1 innings in 32 games in 2015. He finished the season with a 9-10 record, 177 strikeouts to 44 walks, and a 3.36 ERA.

In 2016, Quintana had a career low ERA of 3.20 in 32 games. He finished the season with career highs in wins (13 to 11 losses) and strikeouts (181 to 50 walks) in 208.0 innings.

The White Sox traded Quintana to the Chicago Cubs on July 13, 2017. He finished the season with 11 wins and 11 losses, a career high 207 strikeouts to 61 walks, and a 4.15 ERA in 18 games with the White Sox and 14 games with the Cubs. In the postseason, he pitched 13.1 innings in 4 games and he gave up 11 hits and 9 runs. He struck out 12 batters and walked 5.

Quintana finished the 2018 season with 13 wins and 11 losses, 158 strikeouts to 68 walks, and a 4.03 ERA in 174.1 innings in 32 games. He didn't pitch in the postseason.

Quintana pitched in 32 games in 2019. He had 13 wins and 9 losses, 152 strikeouts to 46 walks, and a 4.68 ERA in 171.0 innings.

Quintana pitched just 10.0 innings in 4 games in 2020, and he had a 4.50 ERA.

Quintana became a free agent on October 28, 2020. He signed with the Los Angeles Angels on January 22, 2021. He was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants on August 30, 2021. He spent much of the 2021 season on the IL with left shoulder inflammation. He finished the season with no wins and 3 losses, 85 strikeouts to 35 walks, and a 6.43 ERA in 63.0 innings in 24 games with the Angels and 5 games with the Giants.

Quintana became a free agent on October 15, 2021. He signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates on November 29th. He was traded to the Cardinals on August 2, 2022.

Quintana became a free agent on November 6, 2022. He signed with the Mets on December 9th.

Career pitching statistics for Quintana through 2021 include:

• 283 games played
• 1,558.0 innings pitched
• 83-80 win-loss record
• 1,395 strikeouts to 457 walks
• 3.84 ERA

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Jose Quintana
ESPN - Jose Quintana