Vicente Campos


José Vicente Campos Carnota is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Career

Prior to the 2012 season, John Sickels of Minorleagueball.com considered him the Seattle Mariners' fifth best prospect for 2012.

New York Yankees

On January 13, 2012, Campos and Michael Pineda were traded to the New York Yankees for Jesús Montero and Héctor Noesí. He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013. He underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2014 and missed the season. After the 2014 season, the Yankees non-tendered Campos, and then signed him to a minor league contract. Campos was added to the 40-man roster on November 4, 2015.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On July 31, 2016, the Yankees traded Campos to the Diamondbacks for Tyler Clippard. The Diamondbacks promoted Campos to the major leagues on August 25.

Los Angeles Angels

On November 4, the Angels claimed Campos off of waivers. He was released by the organization on May 15, 2018.

New Britain Bees

On June 26, 2018, Campos signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On July 13, 2018, Campos signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On January 30, 2019, Campos signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was released on June 21, 2019.

Lincoln Saltdogs

On June 29, 2019, Campos signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association.

Pericos de Puebla

On July 2, 2019, Campos's contract was purchased by the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He was released on July 24, 2019.

Personal life

Campos is cousin to shortstop Alcides Escobar, and pitchers Edwin Escobar and Kelvim Escobar, as well as nephew of shortstop José Escobar.