Nestor Cortés Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 MLB season. He is also known by his nicknames ‘Nasty Nestor’ and ‘the Hialeah Kid’. He was born in Surgidero de Batabanó, Cuba but moved to the USA when he was only seven months old.
The New York Yankees drafted Cortes in the 36th round of the 2013 MLB Draft. He made his professional debut under the Yankees' organization in 2013, showcasing his skills in the Gulf Coast League as a Rookie. However, he did not manage to make his Major League debut with the Yankees. Cortés was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles after being selected in the 2017 Rule 5 draft from the Yankees organization. He made his Major League debut with the Orioles in 2018. As of February 2025, he made the All-Star team once in 2022 and recorded 575 strikeouts, as per Baseball Reference.
Nestor Cortés’ age
Nestor Cortés is 30 years old, as of February 2025. He was born on December 10, 1994, in Surgidero de Batabanó, Cuba, to parents Nestor Sr. Cortés and Yuslaidy Cortés. He is the only child of the couple. His father was reportedly arrested in 1992 when he tried unsuccessfully defect from Cuba. However, the unfortunate incident led him to meet his wife. When Nestor was only seven months old the family moved to the USA when Nestor Sr. won the visa lottery. Cortés got inspired to play baseball when his father took him to watch the Florida/ Miami Marlins play at the Pro Player Stadium in Miami Gardens. He attended Hialeah High School in Hialeah, Florida, where he began his baseball journey. He reportedly committed to play at the Florida International University's FIU Panthers.
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Nestor Cortés’ physical attributes
The following table are the details about Nestor Cortes and his physical attributes, as per MLB's official website:
| Name | Nestor Cortes Jr. |
| Date of Birth | December 10, 1994 |
| Birthplace | Surgidero de Batabanó, Cuba |
| Age | 30 years old (as of February 2025) |
| Nationality | Cuban-American |
| Height | 5’11” (1.8 meters) |
| Weight | 210 lbs ( 95 kgs) |
| Position | Pitcher |
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