Ex-University of Miami and Los Angeles Angels pitcher Greg Veliz has been invited to camp by the Leones de Yucatán. The Cuban-American right-hander spent three seasons in the halos farm system compiling a 5-4 record in 40 outings as a relief pitcher reaching as high as A+ ball before his release in 2022 by the ballclub. In 57 ⅔ innings Veliz had a 4.68 and fanned 70, all while saving two games.
Last season the hurler spent his time in the Frontier League with the Tri-City Valley Cats posting a 6-2 record, 3.91 earned run average, 1.18 WHIP and 54 strikeouts in 50 innings pitched. Veliz can also spot start if necessary starting 15 games during his time at UM.
Cuban-American right-hander Greg Veliz has been invited to training camp by the @leonesdeyucatan .#CubanBaseballDigest #LigaMexBeis pic.twitter.com/gz4MhyvZfZ
— Cuban Baseball Digest (@CBaseballDigest) February 14, 2024
During his college days in South Florida he was a key member of the Hurricanes’ pitching corps, doing a little bit of everything. Veliz had an 8-6 record, 3.05 ERA and also saved 8 games in 121IP for the squad from Coral Gables. With a strong showing in camp the righty might just be able to make the Aztec squad giving it eight players of Cuban heritage on its roster this preseason.
Players of Cuban heritage on Yucatán’s roster.
Position Players:
Yadir Drake
Lázaro Alonso
Josh Fuentes *
Pitchers:
Onelki García
Elian Leyva
Odrisamer Despaigne
Yoanner Negrín
Greg Veliz* (Invited to Camp)
*Cuban-American