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Jacob Daniel Faria (born July 30, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Boston Red Sox.

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Amateur career

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Faria attended Gahr High School in Cerritos, California.[1] He committed to play college baseball at Cal State Fullerton.

Professional career

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Tampa Bay Rays

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Minor leagues

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The Tampa Bay Rays selected Faria in the 10th round, with the 330th overall selection, of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft.[2][3] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Rays. Faria played 2012 and 2013 with the Princeton Rays.[4] He pitched 2014 with the Bowling Green Hot Rods and started 2015 with the Charlotte Stone Crabs.[5] After going 10–1 with a 1.33 earned run average (ERA) in 12 games, he was promoted to the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits. In his second start with Montgomery, Faria tied a team record with 14 strikeouts over seven no-hit innings.[6] Faria started 2016 with Montgomery and was promoted to the Durham Bulls in June. Entering the 2017 season, Faria was considered by Baseball America to be the eighth best prospect in the Rays' farm system.[7] He started the season with the Bulls, and was promoted to the Rays on June 6.[8]

Major leagues

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On June 7, 2017, exactly six years after being drafted, Faria made his MLB debut against the Chicago White Sox. Faria allowed one run on three hits in 6+1⁄3 innings, getting the win and snapping a four-game losing streak.[9] He became the ninth pitcher in history to start his career with seven or more quality starts. Faria ended the 2017 season with a 3.43 ERA in 16 games.[10]

Faria started the 2018 season as the number three starter for Tampa Bay. On May 23, 2018, Faria was put on the 60-Day DL with an oblique strain, he had recorded an ERA of 5.48 in 47+2⁄3 innings before the injury.[11] Faria returned on August 1, where he threw 3+2⁄3 innings and earned the win in relief against the Los Angeles Angels. On August 16, Faria was opted down to Triple-A Durham to make room for Tommy Pham, he was 4–3 with a 4.84 ERA.[12] He was recalled on September 5.[13] He began the 2018 season in the Rays rotation before landing on the disabled list on May 23 with an oblique injury.[14] He finished the season making 17 appearances, 12 starts. He was 4–4 with a 5.40 ERA in 65 innings pitched.[citation needed]

Milwaukee Brewers

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On July 31, 2019, the Rays traded Faria to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Jesús Aguilar.[15] He made nine appearances for Milwaukee down the stretch, but struggled to an 0-1 record and 11.42 ERA with eight strikeouts across 8+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Faria was designated for assignment following the signing of Jedd Gyorko on January 10, 2020.[16] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A San Antonio Missions on January 21.[17] Faria did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[18] Faria was released by the Brewers organization on September 18.[19]

Los Angeles Angels

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On December 6, 2020, Faria signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization.[20] He was assigned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees to begin the 2021 season. In 7 appearances for Salt Lake, he recorded a 3–2 record and 5.65 ERA before being opting out of his minor league contract on June 15, 2021.[21]

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On June 19, 2021, Faria signed a major league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[22] Faria made 23 appearances for Arizona in 2021, recording a 5.51 ERA with 32 strikeouts. On September 19, the Diamondbacks designated Faria for assignment.[23] On September 22, Faria elected free agency.[24]

Minnesota Twins

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On December 1, 2021, Faria signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[25] He was assigned to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints to begin the 2022 season. He struggled in 12 games (nine starts) for the team, pitching to a 1–2 record and 7.48 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 43+1⁄3 innings pitched. Faria was released by the organization on June 22, 2022.

Boston Red Sox

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On February 4, 2023, Faria signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization.[26] On April 16, Faria was selected to Boston's active roster following an injury to Chris Martin.[27] He went unused out of the bullpen in the team's game against the Los Angeles Angels and was designated for assignment the following day.[28] Faria cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox on April 19.[29] He had his contract selected again on July 16.[30] Faria made his Red Sox debut the same day, closing an 11–5 win over the Chicago Cubs; in two innings of work, he allowed four hits, four walks, and all five Cubs runs.[31] Faria was designated for assignment the next day;[32] he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Worcester on July 19.[33] On July 27, Faria was released by the Red Sox organization.[34]

Guerreros de Oaxaca

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On April 24, 2025, after a year of inactivity, Faria signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[35] In 13 starts for Oaxaca, he struggled to a 3-4 record and 6.88 ERA with 54 strikeouts across 52+1⁄3 innings pitched. Faria was released by the Guerreros on July 11.[36]

Personal life

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Faria and his girlfriend, Jessica Soto, became engaged in May 2017.[1] The couple were married on November 16, 2018, in California.[37] Faria is of Portuguese and Cuban descent.[citation needed]

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Jake Faria (born Jacob Daniel Faria; July 30, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who has played in (MLB) for the , Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Boston Red Sox. Drafted by the Rays in the 10th round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of Gahr High School in , Faria progressed through the team's system before making his MLB debut on June 7, 2017, as a for . He spent his first two full seasons with the Rays, appearing in 33 games (26 starts) from 2017 to 2018, where he recorded a 4.27 over 151⅔ and 134 strikeouts. In July 2019, Faria was traded to the Brewers in exchange for , and he finished that season splitting time between the two teams, posting a 6.75 in 16 appearances. Faria's MLB career continued sporadically after 2019; he signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks ahead of the season and appeared in 23 games (3 starts) for them that year, posting a 5.51 in 32⅔ . He then joined the Boston Red Sox organization in 2023, making 1 MLB appearance with a 22.50 in 2 before being on July 16. Over his entire MLB tenure from 2017 to 2023, Faria appeared in 73 games (29 starts), compiling a 9-9 record, a 4.87 , 188 strikeouts, and 205 while transitioning from a starter to a role. As of November 2025, Faria remains a in MLB and has been active in international leagues, including a stint with the in the Mexican League (signed April 24, 2025; activated from reserve July 3, 2025) and a signing with the Gigantes del Cibao of the Dominican Winter League on September 15, 2025, where he is listed as a .

Early life and amateur career

Early life

Jacob Daniel Faria was born on July 30, 1993, in La Palma, California. He was raised in Southern California by his parents, David Faria, a retired Los Angeles County deputy sheriff with over 33 years of service who also played amateur baseball, and his mother, Ileana Faria, along with stepfather Cliff. His family has roots in immigration, with his paternal grandfather, Joe Elias Faria, arriving in the United States from Portugal in 1959 and working as a janitor in an auto body shop before owning one for nearly 50 years; the family visited Joe's childhood home in Portugal in 2005. Faria's maternal grandfather emigrated from Cuba, contributing to the family's diverse heritage. Faria spent his early childhood in La Palma, an area in Orange County close to Anaheim, where he developed an early fascination with influenced by his proximity to Angels Stadium. His father's involvement in amateur leagues sparked Faria's interest in the sport around age six, leading him to begin playing organized by age ten. He also grew up surrounded by law enforcement, bonding with his father's narcotics detection dog, Eric, and maintaining close ties to uncles Joe Faria and Julian Rodriguez, both police officers.

High school career

Jake Faria attended Gahr High School in , where he emerged as a standout right-handed pitcher and during his high school career. Growing up in nearby , he honed his skills in a competitive local environment before focusing on varsity play at Gahr. In his senior season of 2011, Faria posted an impressive 8-1 record with a 1.75 over 60 , striking out 64 batters while maintaining strong command on the mound. He also contributed offensively with a .333 and .375 on-base percentage, showcasing his versatility as a . Notable performances included a complete-game against on April 5, where he pitched 7 and allowed just 2 hits with 8 strikeouts in a 5-0 victory, as well as a 10-strikeout effort over 5 against Dominguez High on April 12 in a 7-0 win. His dominance earned him national recognition, ranking him 407th in the nation, 108th in California, and 46th in the CIF Southern Section for wins among high school pitchers. Scouts praised Faria's projectable 6-foot-4 frame and athletic build, noting his 3/4 arm slot that produced a reaching 88 mph with late life and good downward angle, complemented by a 12-to-6 at 70-72 mph and a sinking at 77-79 mph. He was commended for his ability to throw strikes and his potential for gains as he filled out his lean physique. Prior to the 2011 MLB Draft, Faria had committed to play at , a program known for its strong pitching development.

Professional career

Draft and early minor leagues

Faria was selected by the in the 10th round, 330th overall, of the out of Richard Gahr High School in . The Rays signed him to a professional contract on July 5, 2011, for a $150,000 , forgoing his commitment to . Faria made his professional debut that summer with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Rays, where he appeared in six games (two starts) and recorded a 0-1 record with a 2.87 ERA, allowing 13 hits while striking out 14 over 15.2 innings. In 2012, he returned to rookie ball with the Appalachian League's Princeton Rays, posting a 3-4 record and 5.14 ERA in 13 appearances (five starts), with 34 strikeouts in 42 innings, marking a challenging season as he adjusted to professional demands. Faria showed significant improvement in 2013 with Princeton, achieving a 3-3 record and 2.02 ERA across 12 starts, highlighted by 71 strikeouts and a .210 opponent batting average over 62.1 innings. Promoted to full-season Class A ball in 2014, Faria joined the Midwest League's Bowling Green Hot Rods, where he logged a 7-9 record with a 3.46 in 23 starts, including one and one , while fanning 107 batters in a career-high 119.2 . His development continued in with a breakout performance split between the Florida State League's and the Double-A Southern League's ; at Charlotte, he went 10-1 with a 1.33 and 63 strikeouts in 74.1 , then at Montgomery recorded a 7-3 mark with a 2.51 and 96 strikeouts in 75.1 , combining for 17 wins—the most in all of Minor League Baseball that year—along with a 1.92 and 159 strikeouts over 149.2 . Despite this rapid ascent through the Rays' system, Faria encountered no major injuries during these early years, though his 2012 struggles underscored the typical hurdles of transitioning from high school to professional pitching.

Major League Baseball debut and Rays tenure

Faria's progression through the Tampa Bay Rays' minor league system accelerated in 2016 when he split the season between Double-A Montgomery Biscuits and Triple-A Durham Bulls. With Montgomery, he recorded a 1-6 mark with a 4.21 ERA over 14 starts and 83⅓ innings, fanning 93 batters while issuing 36 walks. Promoted to Durham midseason, Faria went 4-4 with a 3.72 ERA in 13 starts spanning 67⅔ innings, striking out 64 and walking 32. Across both levels, he logged 27 starts with a combined 5-10 record and 3.99 ERA in 151 innings, marking his first exposure to Triple-A competition. Returning to Durham for the 2017 season, Faria thrived in Triple-A with a 6-1 record, 3.07 , and 84 strikeouts in 11 starts over 58⅔ innings, achieving a career-best 12.9 strikeouts per nine . His command improved notably, with a 3.82 strikeout-to-walk ratio, signaling readiness for the major leagues following an earlier breakout in the lower minors. Faria earned his first major league call-up and debuted as a starter for the Rays on June 7, 2017, against the at . He delivered 6⅓ innings of one-run ball on three hits and five strikeouts, securing the win in a 3-1 victory and showcasing efficiency after a lengthy first . Installed primarily as a starter, Faria made 14 starts in his rookie year, finishing 5-4 with a 3.43 and 84 strikeouts across 16 appearances and 86⅔ innings. Faria opened the 2018 campaign in the Rays' rotation but encountered setbacks, including a left oblique strain sustained on May 22 during a start against the Boston Red Sox. The injury, which occurred while throwing a slider in the fourth inning, led to his placement on the 10-day disabled list on May 23; it proved more severe than initially thought, causing him to miss the remainder of May and all of June and July. He returned in late August, resuming a hybrid role with 12 starts among his 17 total appearances, ending the season 4-4 with a 5.40 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 65 innings. Through his first two seasons with the Rays in and , Faria appeared in 33 games—starting 26—with a 9-8 record, , and 134 strikeouts over 151⅔ . In 2019, he shifted to duties, posting a 2.70 and 11 strikeouts in 10 across seven games before the Rays traded him to the Milwaukee Brewers on July 31 in exchange for .

Brewers and immediate aftermath

On July 31, 2019, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired Faria from the in exchange for first baseman . Faria appeared in nine games for the Brewers during the 2019 season, primarily in roles, where he recorded a 0–1 win–loss record and an 11.42 over 8+2⁄3 . His brief stint highlighted struggles with command, as he allowed 13 and seven earned runs in limited action late in the season. On January 20, 2020, the Brewers outrighted Faria to their Triple-A affiliate, the , after designating him for assignment earlier in the month to make room on the 40-man roster. The led to the cancellation of the entire season that year, preventing Faria from playing any games; instead, he spent the summer at the Brewers' alternate training site in , focusing on conditioning and simulated work without competitive opportunities. The Brewers released Faria on September 18, 2020, as part of roster adjustments following the shortened MLB season. This move placed him into free agency at a time when the lingering effects of the had disrupted player development pathways and contract markets, limiting immediate options for many non-roster pitchers like Faria who had not seen recent game action.

2021 stints with Angels and Diamondbacks

On November 23, 2020, Faria signed a minor league contract with the , including an invitation to . He began the 2021 season with the Angels' Triple-A affiliate, the of the Triple-A West, where he made seven starts and posted a 3-2 record with a 5.65 over 36 2/3 innings. Despite showing some promise in the minors, Faria did not receive a call-up to the major league roster during his time with the Angels organization. Faria exercised an opt-out clause in his contract on June 15, 2021, becoming a after the Angels failed to promote him to the majors. Four days later, on June 19, he signed a major league contract with the Diamondbacks, who added him to their active roster as a reliever. In his stint with Arizona, Faria appeared in 23 games—three as starts—primarily out of the , where he recorded a 5.51 and 32 strikeouts over 32 2/3 , contributing depth to a struggling Diamondbacks pitching staff amid their rebuilding efforts. On September 19, 2021, the Diamondbacks designated Faria for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. He cleared waivers two days later and elected free agency on September 21, ending his 2021 season and marking another chapter in his career following his release from the Brewers earlier that year.

Later MLB and minor league affiliations

Following his election to free agency in September 2021, Faria signed a minor league contract with the on December 1, 2021, and was assigned to their Triple-A affiliate, the . In 2022, he made 12 appearances (9 starts) for St. Paul, recording a 1–2 win–loss record and a 7.48 over 43.1 . The Twins released him on June 23, 2022. On February 4, 2023, Faria agreed to a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization, which included an invitation to major league spring training and a $735,000 salary if added to the active roster. He began the season with the Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate, the , before his contract was selected on July 16, 2023, leading to a single major league relief appearance that day against the Chicago Cubs, in which he allowed 5 earned runs over 2 innings pitched. Boston designated Faria for assignment the following day; after clearing waivers, he was outrighted to Worcester on July 19 but was released by the organization on July 26. Faria did not appear in any professional games during the 2024 season.

Mexican League career

After a year without activity in 2024, Faria signed as a with the of the on April 24, 2025. In 13 starts for Oaxaca during the 2025 season, Faria compiled a 3-4 win-loss record with a 6.88 and 54 strikeouts. He was released by the team on July 9, 2025. Following his release, Faria signed with the Gigantes del Cibao of the Dominican Winter League on September 15, 2025, where he made his debut on October 20, 2025. As of November 2025, he has made four starts for Gigantes, posting a 0-2 record with a 5.52 over 14.2 and 14 strikeouts.

Personal life

Family and background

Jacob Daniel Faria was born and raised in , where his family established deep roots in the local community. His father, David Faria, is a retired Los Angeles County deputy sheriff with 33 years of service, who also played amateur and instilled a love for the sport in his son. Faria's mother, Ileana, and stepfather, Cliff, have maintained a close relationship with him throughout his career, providing consistent emotional support. He also shares a bond with his brother, who regularly sends recordings of his games to offer encouragement. Faria's paternal grandfather, Joe Faria, immigrated from to the in 1959, starting as a janitor before building a successful that included owning a ; this story of perseverance profoundly influenced Faria's work ethic and values. The family visited in 2005 to see Joe's childhood home, highlighting their heritage. Faria has honored his grandfather, who passed away in February 2014, by keeping one of his old work shirts in his locker as a reminder of familial sacrifice and humility. In 2018, Faria married his high school sweetheart, Jessica, in ; the couple, who attended Gahr High School together in Cerritos, has no publicly known children. Family has been a cornerstone of Faria's life, with his wife and relatives offering motivation during career challenges, such as his demotion to the minors, where his father's daily advice and the broader family's encouragement helped him persevere. Faria has often described playing for his family's future as a primary drive.

Residence and interests

Faria has resided in , , since the end of 2018, where he lives with his wife, Jessica. He maintains strong ties to his native , offering private pitching instruction in the area alongside his Las Vegas operations. Outside of baseball, Faria is deeply family-oriented, often drawing inspiration from his late grandfather, Joe Elias Faria, an immigrant from whose work ethic and humility he honors as a personal hero. He identifies as a believer, emphasizing faith in his public persona, and married Jessica Soto, a fellow Gahr High School alumnus, in , in November 2018. Faria pursues business ventures as a private pitching instructor, providing lessons and player development services in both and Orange County to aspiring athletes. He engages publicly through speaking and instructional roles, such as at The Baseball Convention in January 2025, where he led group pitching sessions. His interests include films, reflecting a passion for the sport's cultural side beyond playing. Faria maintains an active presence on , sharing updates via (@jacobfaria) and X (formerly , @JDFaria34), focusing on personal motivations and off-field impacts like community autographs. While not prominently involved in formal , he expresses a commitment to positive off-field influence inspired by family values.

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