Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball pitcher |
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| Nationality | Peruvian-American |
| Date of Birth | 30/09/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Lima, Peru |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Jesús Luzardo
Luzardo was activated from the 15-day injured list after missing time with left shoulder inflammation. He returned to the Phillies' bullpen with a four-pitch eighth inning in a late-season game, moving closer to postseason availability. He then opened the 2026 NL Wild Card Series for Philadelphia.
The Phillies placed Luzardo on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 12, 2026, because of left shoulder inflammation. He had not pitched since September 7 and his absence forced the team to use openers in his turns.
Luzardo earned his first career National League All-Star selection as a replacement pick, after a strong first half with Philadelphia. He was 7-4 with a 3.75 ERA and 125 strikeouts at the time of the announcement.
Luzardo signed a five-year, $135 million contract extension with the Phillies during the latter half of spring training. The deal committed him to Philadelphia for the foreseeable future.
Luzardo and the Phillies avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $11 million contract. The deal came after his first season with Philadelphia in 2025, in which he posted a 3.92 ERA over 183.2 innings.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jesús Guillermo Luzardo |
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| Known For | Major League Baseball pitcher |
| Primary Team | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Bats/Throws | Left/Left |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
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| Weight | 218 lb |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida |
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Personal Life
| Birth Country | Peru |
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| Nationality Detail | Peruvian-born Venezuelan-American professional baseball player |
Career
| MLB Debut | 11/09/2019 |
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| Draft | 2016 MLB Draft, 3rd round, Washington Nationals, 94th overall |
| Former Teams |
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| International Representation | Venezuela at the 2023 World Baseball Classic |
| All-Star Selections | 2026 National League (first career selection) |
| Monthly Honours | NL Pitcher of the Month, August 2026 |
| 2026 Postseason | Named to start Game 1 of the 2026 NL Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Left-handed starting pitcher |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Lima, Peru. | |
| 2. Was drafted in 2016 by the Washington Nationals but did not pitch that season after Tommy John surgery. | |
| 3. Made his MLB debut in 2019. | |
| 4. Has represented Venezuela internationally. | |
| 5. Hosts a free youth clinic every offseason at his alma mater, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. |
