Jedixson Paez is a 22-year-old Venezuelan right-hander from Tinaquillo who made his Major League debut on March 26, 2026. In his first big-league season he has already suited up for two organizations — the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox — while working to find his footing at the highest level of professional baseball.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Jedixson Paez
- Position: Pitcher
- Current team: Worcester Red Sox
- Number: 15
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’1″ / 170 lb
- Born: January 17, 2004 (22 years old)
- Hometown: Tinaquillo, Venezuela 🇻🇪
- MLB Debut: March 26, 2026
Background
Paez comes out of Tinaquillo, Venezuela, a country with a deep tradition of developing elite pitching talent. He climbed through the minor-league system as a right-handed starter, refining his arsenal before earning his big-league call-up. His debut on March 26, 2026 marked the start of his journey at the top level, and since then he has bounced between organizations as both sides look for the right fit for his continued development.
Professional Career
Paez’s 2026 MLB numbers reflect the steep learning curve that comes with arriving in the majors at 22. With Boston, he posted a 19.64 ERA and a 3.27 WHIP over 3.2 innings, striking out three batters and going 0-1. He was then traded to the Chicago White Sox, where he logged 3.0 innings with an 18.00 ERA and a 2.33 WHIP, recording no decision.
Across his entire MLB stint, Paez has thrown 6.2 innings with a combined 18.90 ERA, a 2.85 WHIP, and 3 strikeouts. He is currently pitching for the Worcester Red Sox in Triple-A, where the focus is on sharpening his command and lowering those numbers before his next shot at the majors.
2026 Stats
- Overall (2026): 0-1, 18.90 ERA, 2.85 WHIP, 3 K, 6.2 IP
- Boston Red Sox: 0-1, 19.64 ERA, 3.27 WHIP, 3 K, 3.2 IP
- Chicago White Sox: 0-0, 18.00 ERA, 2.33 WHIP, 0 K, 3.0 IP
Awards and Records
As a first-year big leaguer still finding his way, Paez has not yet collected individual awards or league recognition. His current priority is simple: get the ERA down and earn a stable roster spot at the MLB level.
Fun Fact
Paez is part of a wave of Venezuelan pitchers reaching the majors before their 23rd birthday. The fact that two organizations have already given him big-league innings shows real organizational confidence in his upside — even as the early results make clear there is still meaningful work ahead in his transition to elite competition.
