Editing Humberto Quintero

{{Short description|Venezuelan baseball player and coach (born 1979)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
|name=Humberto Quintero
|image=Humberto Quintero on May 25, 2012.jpg
|caption=Quintero with the [[2012 Kansas City Royals season|Kansas City Royals in 2012]]
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|position=[[Catcher]]/[[Coach (baseball)|Bullpen catcher]]
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|bats=Right
|throws=Right
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1979|8|2}}
|birth_place=[[Maracaibo, Venezuela]]
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate=September 3
|debutyear=2003
|debutteam=San Diego Padres
|finaldate=September 1
|finalyear=2014
|finalteam=Seattle Mariners
|finalleague=MLB
|statleague = MLB
|stat1label  = [[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]]
|stat1value  = .234
|stat2label  = [[Home run]]s
|stat2value  = 20
|stat3label  = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]
|stat3value  = 127
|teams=
'''As player'''
*[[San Diego Padres]] ({{mlby|2003}}–{{mlby|2004}})
*[[Houston Astros]] ({{mlby|2005}}–{{mlby|2011}})
*[[Kansas City Royals]] ({{mlby|2012}})
*[[Philadelphia Phillies]] ({{mlby|2013}})
*[[Seattle Mariners]] ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2014}})
'''As coach'''
*[[Arizona Diamondbacks]] ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2021}})
}}

'''Humberto Jose Quintero''' (born August 2, 1979) is a [[Venezuelans|Venezuelan]] former professional [[baseball]] player and [[Coach (baseball)|coach]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) as a [[catcher]] from 2003 to 2014 most prominently as a member of the [[Houston Astros]]. He also played for the [[San Diego Padres]], [[Kansas City Royals]], [[Philadelphia Phillies]], and [[Seattle Mariners]]. He served as a bullpen catcher for the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] from 2016 to 2021.

==Playing career==
===Minor leagues===
On January 16, 1997, Quintero signed as an international free agent with the [[Chicago White Sox]]. After playing 2 years in Venezuela, he played 1999 with Advanced Rookie [[Bristol White Sox|Bristol]], where in 48 games, he hit .277 with 15 RBI and 11 SB. He spent most of 2000 with Single-A [[Burlington Bees|Burlington]], but also played in 15 games for the [[Arizona League]] White Sox. In 90 games total, he hit .266 with 32 RBI and 11 SB. He split 2001 with Single-A [[Kannapolis Intimidators|Kannapolis]] and the A-Advanced [[Winston-Salem Dash|Winston-Salem Warthogs]], but also played in 5 games for Double-A [[Birmingham Barons|Birmingham]]. In 108 games, he hit .254 with 1 HR, 34 RBI and 16 SB. After the year, he was rated the 25th best prospect in the White Sox organization by Baseball America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/statistics/players/cards/24067|title = Humberto Quintero Stats & Scouting Report - Baseball America}}</ref>

On July 12, 2002, Quintero was traded with Alex Fernandez to the [[San Diego Padres]] for [[D'Angelo Jiménez]]. Before the trade, he played mostly with Winston-Salem, but also played in 4 games with Birmingham, and 15 games with Triple-A [[Charlotte Knights|Charlotte]]. After the trade, he played with Double-A [[Mobile BayBears|Mobile]]. In 108 games, he hit .225 with 1 home run and 34 RBI. Quintero played 2003 with Mobile, where he hit .298 with 3 HR and 52 RBI before being called up in September.

===San Diego Padres===
Quintero appeared in 12 games for the Padres in 2003, where he went 5-23 with 2 RBI. His first career hit came as a pinch-hitter in his debut, a single off of [[Dennys Reyes]] of the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]]. Quintero spent most of the 2004 with Triple-A [[Portland Beavers|Portland]], but spent 3 stints with the Padres, including being the starting catcher for most of July. He hit his first career home run off of [[Scott Service]]. In 23 games with the Padres, he hit .250 with two home runs and 10 RBI.

===Houston Astros===
[[File:Astros Opening Day-29 Humberto Quintero.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Quintero during his tenure with the [[2009 Houston Astros season|Houston Astros in 2009]]]]
On March 28, 2005, Quintero was traded to the [[Houston Astros]] for pitcher [[Tim Redding]]. Quintero began the year with Triple-A [[Round Rock Express|Round Rock]]. On June 1, Quintero was recalled when [[Raúl Chávez]] was designated for assignment. He started 5 games before being placed on the disabled list. After a rehab assignment with Double-A [[Corpus Christi Hooks|Corpus Christi]], he was activated from the disabled list on July 16. On August 31, he was optioned to Round Rock, but was recalled when the rosters expanded. In 18 games with the Astros, he hit .185 with 1 HR and 8 RBI.

Quintero spent most of 2006 with Round Rock, but on August 28, he was recalled, replacing [[J. R. House]]. In 11 games with the Astros, he went 7-21 with 2 RBI. Quintero made the Opening Day roster with the Astros in 2007, but was outrighted to Round Rock on June 10. He returned to the Astros as a September call-up. In 29 games with the Astros, he hit .226 with 1 RBI.

Quintero made the Opening Day roster in 2008 with the Astros, but did not appear in a game before being outrighted to Round Rock. On April 14, he was called up to the Astros, but was outrighted again on April 23. On June 5, he was called up again, replacing [[J. R. Towles]]. On July 2, he was placed on the disabled list with a concussion, and was activated on June 22 after a rehab assignment in Corpus Christi. He was the starting catcher for most of August and September, replacing [[Brad Ausmus]].

Quintero was considered the [[incumbent]] starting catcher for the 2009 season due to his experience over [[J.R. Towles]] and Lou Palmisano but was used as a backup catcher after the team came to terms with [[Iván Rodríguez]] on March 16, 2009. He began 2009 with the Astros, but on April 25, he was placed on the disabled list.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Astros place catcher Quintero on disabled list |url=http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090425&content_id=4423568&vkey=pr_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060238/http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090425&content_id=4423568&vkey=pr_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |date=April 25, 2009}}</ref> After a rehab assignment with Round Rock, he was activated from the disabled list on May 12. Quintero spent the rest of the season with the Astros. In 60 games with the Astros, he hit .236 with 4 HR and 14 RBI.

In the 2010 season, Quintero was moved into the starting role behind the plate and was backed up by [[Kevin Cash]]. He began splitting time with [[Jason Castro (baseball)|Jason Castro]] during the season. In 88 games, he hit .234 with 4 HR and 20 RBI.

On May 28, 2011, Quintero was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a high right ankle sprain. [[Robinson Cancel]] was called up to take his spot<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110527&content_id=19661012&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|title=Quintero goes to DL with ankle sprain|last=Kavner|first=Rowan|date=2011-05-28|work=MLB.com|access-date=2011-05-28}}</ref> followed by [[Carlos Corporan]] just a few days later. In 79 games with the Astros, he hit .240 with two home runs and 25 RBI.

===Kansas City Royals===
On March 20, 2012, Quintero was traded to the [[Kansas City Royals]] along with [[Jason Bourgeois]] for minor leaguer Kevin Chapman and a player to be named later.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120320&content_id=27437110&vkey=news_hou&c_id=hou |title=Astros send Quintero, Bourgeois to Royals |access-date=2012-04-07 |archive-date=2012-03-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323220727/http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120320&content_id=27437110&vkey=news_hou&c_id=hou |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On June 27, Quintero was [[designated for assignment]]. He was released by Kansas City on July 5, after batting .232 with 1 HR and 19 RBI for the team in 43 games.<ref>{{cite web | last=Conner | first=Matt | title=Kansas City Royals Release Catcher Humberto Quintero In Another Puzzling Move | website=SB Nation Kansas City | date=2012-07-05 | url=https://kansascity.sbnation.com/kansas-city-royals/2012/7/5/3139332/kansas-city-royals-release-catcher-humberto-quintero | access-date=2025-05-03}}</ref>

===Miami Marlins===
Quintero signed a minor league contract with the [[Miami Marlins]] on July 14, 2012, and was assigned to the Triple-A [[New Orleans Zephyrs]]. He was released on July 20, 2012.

===Milwaukee Brewers===
On July 28, 2012, Quintero signed a minor league contract with the [[Milwaukee Brewers]]. He was assigned to Triple-A [[Nashville Sounds|Nashville]].

===Philadelphia Phillies===
In the wake of [[Carlos Ruiz (baseball)|Carlos Ruiz]]'s 25-game suspension, the Phillies inked Quintero to a minor league deal with an invite to [[Spring Training]] in {{by|2013}}. He was [[designated for assignment]] on April 28, 2013. He was called up to the Phillies when [[Carlos Ruiz (baseball)|Carlos Ruiz]] was placed on the disabled list, and became the starting catcher for nine days when [[Erik Kratz]] was placed on the disabled list. However, with both catchers having returned from their injuries, Quintero was designated for assignment on June 24. After clearing waivers, Quintero elected free agency.<ref>{{cite web |last=Zolecki |first=Todd |date=July 24, 2013 |title=Phils designate Quintero, select Martinez's contract |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/phils-designate-quintero-select-martinezs-contract/c-54625592 |access-date=2025-02-25 |work=MLB.com}}</ref>

===Seattle Mariners===
[[File:Humberto Quintero on August 3, 2013.jpg|thumb|190px|left|Quintero with the [[2013 Seattle Mariners season|Seattle Mariners in 2013]]]]
On July 26, 2013, Quintero was signed by the [[Seattle Mariners]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Silva |first=Drew |date=27 July 2013 |title=Mariners sign catcher Humberto Quintero |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/mariners-sign-catcher-humberto-quintero |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=NBC Sports}}</ref> Quintero signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners on January 6, 2014.

After spending the Triple-A season with the Mariners' affiliate the [[Tacoma Rainiers]], Quintero was added to the active roster on September 1, 2014, when the rosters expanded.

===Boston Red Sox===
On January 21, 2015, Quintero signed a minor league deal with the [[Boston Red Sox]]. He elected free agency on November 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_trn&lid=117&sid=l117|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418172531/http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_trn&lid=117&sid=l117|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 18, 2012|title=International League Transactions|page=November 2015|access-date=November 20, 2015}}</ref>

===Toronto Blue Jays===
On November 20, 2015, Quintero signed a minor league contract with the [[Toronto Blue Jays]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/157773672/blue-jays-sign-catcher-humberto-quintero|title=Blue Jays sign Quintero to Minor League deal|last=Chisholm|first=Gregor|work=MLB.com|date=November 20, 2015|access-date=November 20, 2015|archive-date=November 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121080701/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/157773672/blue-jays-sign-catcher-humberto-quintero|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released on April 18, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/04/david-lough-phillies.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 4/18/16|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 18, 2016|access-date=April 18, 2016}}</ref>

===Detroit Tigers===
On April 19, 2016, Quintero signed a minor league deal with the [[Detroit Tigers]] and was assigned to the Triple-A [[Toledo Mud Hens]]. He was released on May 24, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/05/minor-mlb-transactions-5242016.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 5/24/2016|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 24, 2016|access-date=May 25, 2016}}</ref>

==Coaching career==
[[File:Humberto Quintero (27869388918) (cropped).jpg|thumb|150px|Qiuntero with the Diamondbacks at [[the Pentagon]] in 2018]]
===Arizona Diamondbacks===
In June 2016, Quintero became the second [[bullpen catcher]] for the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2016/06/25/throwing-issues-still-surfacing-jake-lamb/86368452/|title=Throwing issues still surfacing for Jake Lamb|last=Piecoro|first=Nick|work=azcentral.com|date=June 24, 2016|access-date=February 5, 2017}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|Baseball|Venezuela}}
* [[List of players from Venezuela in Major League Baseball]]

== References ==
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==External links==
{{Baseballstats | mlb=279827 | espn=5794 | br=q/quinthu01 | fangraphs=1824|brm=quinte001hum}}

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