Adonis Medina is a right-handed pitcher from Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic, who made his MLB debut on September 20, 2020, with the Philadelphia Phillies. His time in the big leagues has been limited, but in the Dominican winter league he has found his groove — and his numbers with the Tigres del Licey back it up.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Adonis Medina
- Position: Pitcher (RHP)
- Team: Tigres del Licey
- Number: 23
- Bats/Throws: Right/Right
- Height/Weight: 6’1″ / 187 lbs
- Born: December 18, 1996 (age 29)
- Hometown: Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
- MLB Debut: September 20, 2020
- Winter League: Tigres del Licey (LIDOM, 2026-27)
Background
Like many Dominican talents, Medina worked his way up through the minor league system before reaching the majors. He debuted with Philadelphia in 2020, pitching 4.0 innings with a 4.50 ERA — a brief look that didn’t lock down a rotation spot but kept the door open. He kept competing, alternating between MLB roster attempts and winter ball, where the competition is fierce and the atmosphere feels like home.
MLB Career
Medina’s big-league résumé spans three seasons across two organizations. With the Phillies in 2020 and 2021, he combined for just 11.2 innings, posting ERAs of 4.50 and 3.52. In 2022 the New York Mets gave him a longer look — 23.2 innings, 17 strikeouts, and a 6.08 ERA. The results were modest, but he showed enough to stay in professional baseball and keep chasing a more permanent role.
MLB Stats
- 2020 – Philadelphia Phillies: 4.0 IP | 4.50 ERA | 1.50 WHIP | 4 K | 0-1
- 2021 – Philadelphia Phillies: 7.2 IP | 3.52 ERA | 1.70 WHIP | 6 K | 0-0
- 2022 – New York Mets: 23.2 IP | 6.08 ERA | 1.52 WHIP | 17 K | 1-0
Winter Ball: Where Medina Shines
The LIDOM stage has been where Medina truly stands out. His 2025-26 season with the Tigres del Licey was the best stretch of his career: 12 appearances, 27.2 innings, a 1.95 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and a 2-1 record. That’s ace-level production in a league that sends players to the Caribbean Series and has no shortage of professional talent.
In 2024-25 he made 21 appearances, logging 15.1 innings with a 2.93 ERA. The current 2026-27 campaign has been rougher — a 5.54 ERA through 13.0 innings — but his track record with Licey makes him one of the more important arms in the bullpen.
LIDOM Stats – Tigres del Licey
- 2026-27: 3 G | 13.0 IP | 5.54 ERA | 14 K | 1-2
- 2025-26: 12 G | 27.2 IP | 1.95 ERA | 23 K | 2-1
- 2024-25: 21 G | 15.1 IP | 2.93 ERA | 12 K | 0-0
- 2023-24: 9 G | 15.1 IP | 2.93 ERA | 11 K | 0-0
The Bigger Picture
Medina’s story is a reminder that MLB innings don’t tell the whole story. A lot of pitchers find their best rhythm and confidence in winter ball — where the level is genuinely high but the environment is familiar. His 1.95 ERA in 2025-26 isn’t a fluke; it’s proof that when conditions click, Medina can be a quality starter or reliever at a professional level. For Licey fans, he’s a name worth watching every single winter.
