Humberto Quintero

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Humberto Quintero : biography

August 2, 1979 –

Humberto Quintero [oom-BERR-to kin-TAIR-o] (born August 2, 1979) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, and Kansas City Royals.

Career

One of eight San Diego catchers behind the plate in 2003–04, Baseball America ranked Quintero number 19 in the Padres farm system. He made two trips to the Padres in , starting 19 games. He went 9-for-18 in his first five games after his first recall from Triple-A Portland Beavers, on June 21.

He 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 Ivan Rodriguez on March 16, 2009.

In the 2010 season, Quintero was moved into the starting role behind the plate and was backed up by Kevin Cash.

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 followed by Carlos Corporan just a few days later.

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.

On June 27, Quintero was designated for assignment. He was released by Kansas City on July 5, after batting .232 for the team.Conner, Matt. SBNation.com. Retrieved 5 July 2012

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 July 20, 2012.

Milwaukee Brewers

On July 28, 2012, Quintero signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was assigned to AAA Nashville Sounds.

Philadelphia Phillies

In the wake of Carlos Ruiz’s 25-game suspension, the Phillies inked Quintero to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training in . He was designated for assignment on April 28, 2013. With Erik Kratz hurting his knee Quintero has become the Phillies starting catcher.