Alex Vesia—Cal State East Bay Alum to World Series Star

 

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## Alex Vesia: Rising Star of the Dodgers' Mound

### Overview

Alexander Victor Vesia (born April 11, 1996, in Alpine, California) is a dynamic **left-handed relief pitcher** thriving with the **Los Angeles Dodgers** in Major League Baseball. After debuting with the Miami Marlins in 2020, he was quickly traded to the Dodgers in 2021, where he became a standout bullpen force. ([Wikipedia][1], [MLB.com][2])

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### Early Life & College Legacy

* **High School**: Steele Canyon High School in Spring Valley, California, where he earned All-East County honors as a senior. ([Wikipedia][1], [Cal State East Bay University Athletics][3])

* **College**: At **Cal State East Bay**, Vesia was a standout Division II pitcher. His highlights:

  * **Freshman (2015)**: 2.18 ERA, CCAA Freshman of the Year.

  * **Sophomore (2016)**: 3.30 ERA, All-CCAA Second Team.

  * **Senior (2018)**: 8–2 record with a 1.94 ERA, All-CCAA First Team.

* He became the school’s **all-time leader in wins (24)** and **strikeouts (249)** and its **highest-drafted pitcher**—selected in the 17th round by the Marlins in 2018. ([Wikipedia][1], [Cal State East Bay University Athletics][3])

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### Professional Journey & MLB Highlights

* **Miami Marlins (2020)**: Debuted July 25, 2020—brief but promising. ([Wikipedia][1], [MLB.com][2])

* **Los Angeles Dodgers (2021–present)**:

  * Traded on February 12, 2021. ([Wikipedia][1])

  * **2021**: Posted a 3-1 record with a 3.86 ERA; solid postseason relief work. ([Wikipedia][1])

  * **2022**: Perfect 5–0 record with a brilliant 2.15 ERA across 63 games. ([Wikipedia][1], [ESPN.com][4])

  * **2023**: Faced some challenges—2–5 with a 4.35 ERA—but bounced back in second half. ([MLB.com][5])

  * **2024**: Breakout year—5–4, **1.76 ERA**, over 67 games (career highs in ERA, strikeouts, innings, games). Delivered a historic one-pitch save in the World Series. ([MLB.com][2], [True Blue LA][6], [Wikipedia][1])

  * **2025** (as of latest data): Continuing excellence—2–0 record, **2.42 ERA**, and 0.90 WHIP. ([MLB.com][2])

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### Fan Insights & Personal Touches

From Reddit fans:

> Alex Vesia was a friendly presence, coming over to sign autographs while warming up—a gesture fans cherish. ([Reddit][7])

Little-known personal details:

* He interned in the football recruitment office at San Diego State University.

* Enjoys **biking, fishing**, and has a soft spot for **pizza, burgers, and ice cream**. ([MLB.com][2], [Cal State East Bay University Athletics][3], [Reddit][7])

Plus, a fun insider snippet:

> *“I love adrenaline … I have my Red Bull in the first, I have my Red Bull in the fifth… Sugar-free… I’ve loved adrenaline since riding motorcycles… That’s me.”* — Alex Vesia on how he stays energized during games. ([The Times of India][8])

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### Summary Table

| Category             | Details                                                    |

| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |

| **Name & Role**      | Alex Vesia, left-handed relief pitcher (Dodgers)           |

| **College**          | Cal State East Bay: All-time wins & strikeouts leader      |

| **MLB Debut**        | 2020 with Marlins, traded to Dodgers in 2021               |

| **2024 Season**      | 1.76 ERA, career highs in key metrics, World Series impact |

| **2025 Performance** | 2.42 ERA, strong WHIP, continuing consistency              |

| **Personality**      | Adrenaline lover, Red Bull ritual, approachable with fans  |