| Andrew Dalquist | |
|---|---|
| San Diego Padres | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2000-11-13)November 13, 2000 (age 25) Redondo Beach, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Andrew R. Dalquist (born November 13, 2000) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher in theSan Diego Padres organization.
Dalquist was born and grew up inRedondo Beach, California, and attendedRedondo Union High School. As a senior, he went 9–0 with a 1.78 ERA and 103 strikeouts.[1] Dalquist had committed to play college baseball at theUniversity of Arizona prior to being drafted.[2]
Dalquist was selected in the 3rd round (81st overall) of the2019 Major League Baseball draft by theChicago White Sox.[3] After signing with the team, he was assigned to theArizona League White Sox where he made three one-inning appearances, all of which were scoreless.[4][5]
Dalquist did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[6] Dalquist was added to the White Sox's alternate training site midway through the Major League season.[7][8]
Dalquist was assigned to theLow-AKannapolis Cannon Ballers for the 2021 season.[9] Over 23 starts, he went 3–9 with a 4.99 ERA and 79 strikeouts over 83 innings.[10] Dalquist split the 2022 season between the High-AWinston-Salem Dash and Double-ABirmingham Barons. In 26 starts for the two affiliates, he logged a cumulative 3-11 record and 6.49 ERA with 80 strikeouts over 104 innings of work.[11]
Dalquist returned to Winston-Salem for the 2023 season, but struggled to a 3-6 record and 7.69 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 22 appearances (15 starts).[12] In 2024, Dalquist made 38 appearances out of thebullpen for Birmingham, registering a 2-3 record and 3.06 ERA with 52 strikeouts and onesave over 47 innings of work.[13]
Dalquist returned to Birmingham for the 2025 season, posting a 6-3 record and 3.20 ERA with 50 strikeouts and one save in56+1⁄3 innings pitched across 43 relief appearances. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2025.[14]
On December 17, 2025, Dalquist signed a minor league contract with theSan Diego Padres.[15]