Nestor Cortes Jr. is a professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on December 10, 1994, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is recognized for his pitching techniques and fierce competitiveness on the mound. Cortes began his career in professional baseball when he was chosen by the New York Yankees in the 36th round of the MLB Draft back in 2013. After spending several years honing his skills in the minor leagues, he debuted with Major League Baseball on March 31, 2018, representing the Baltimore Orioles who had taken him during the Rule 5 draft that year.
Nestor Cortes Jr. played one season with the Orioles before being returned to the Yankees on April 13, 2018. He then participated in the 2019 season with the Yankees. However, on November 25 of that year, he was traded to the Seattle Mariners. Following a season spent playing for Seattle in 2020, Cortes signed a minor league contract to rejoin the New York Yankees organization on December 20, 2020. His performance led him to be selected for the MLB All-Star games in 2022.
Nestor Cortes Jr. Playoff Appearances
As of 2024, Nestor Cortes Jr. has appeared in five playoff games for the New York Yankees, including two in the World Series in 2024. He made his postseason debut in 2022 and has played for the Yankees throughout his playoff career in two seasons.
| Year | Team | League | Series | Result | Opponent | Games |
| 2022 | New York Yankees | AL | ALDS | Win | Cleveland Guardians | 2 |
| 2022 | New York Yankees | AL | ALCS | Loss | Houston Astros | 1 |
| 2024 | New York Yankees | AL | ALDS | Win | Kansas City Royals | - |
| 2024 | New York Yankees | AL | ALCS | Win | Cleveland Guardians | - |
| 2024 | New York Yankees | AL | World Series | Loss | Los Angeles Dodgers | 2 |
Nestor Cortés Jr. Playoff Wins
Nestor Cortés Jr. has achieved one playoff win during his postseason career. The victory came in the 2022 American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Cleveland Guardians, where he delivered a solid performance that contributed significantly to the Yankees' success.
Nestor Cortés Jr. Playoff Losses
Nestor Cortés Jr. has recorded one playoff loss in his postseason career during the 2022 American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Houston Astros.
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Nestor Cortés Jr. Playoff Records
Nestor Cortés Jr. for the Yankees in playoffs played with an ERA of 5.14, accumulating eight strikeouts along with 12 hits and three home runs in five appearances throughout his postseason career as of 2024. In his debut season in 2022, he hit two home runs and had a batting average of .244 during the postseason.
Nestor Cortés Jr. MLB World Series Appearances and Record
Nestor Cortés Jr. has played in one MLB World Series, making his World Series debut in 2024. He has participated in two games in the World Series for the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers, hitting one home run, scoring two runs, and achieving a batting average of .143, he has also pitched in the series with 17 NP (Number of pitches thrown).
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