Jose Urquidy made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros in 2019, pitching only 46 innings before starting in Game 4 of the World Series against the Washington Nationals. He became a mainstay in the Astros rotation in the 2021 regular season and has shined under the spotlight throughout his career. He has been a valuable part of Houston’s rotation including phenomenal performances in the World Series.
As a rookie, Urquidy threw five shutout innings in World Series Game 4, earning the win to help tie up a series that ended up going the distance. He has made both league and Astros World Series history with his outstanding play on the big stage against the Nationals and Atlanta Braves, proving to be one of the best young pitchers on the Houston Astros.
Here are the 5 most interesting facts about Jose Urquidy’s record-breaking World Series performances:
Jose Urquidy has consistently thrown strikes throughout his WS appearances
Only one Astros Pitcher has delivered multiple times in the World Series and his name is Jose Urquidy
Jose Urquidy has had one of the best starts to his World Series career in league history
Astros broke it open in the 2nd
Siri, show me the lead. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/e227A90K7f
— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2021
That was crazy. 😱 pic.twitter.com/j5IbGuEA7B
— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2021
Altuve climbs HR leaderboard
Only Manny Ramirez has more career HR (29) than Jose Altuve (22) in MLB postseason history pic.twitter.com/bm6fJeMSHG
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 28, 2021
D’Arnaud Got Braves on board
Travis d'Arnuke. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/s2WKkHPNoU
— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2021
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