Luis Pacheco is a 27-year-old Venezuelan right-handed pitcher from Palo Negro who has built his career across the US minor leagues and the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP). His current season with Tigres de Aragua — a 0.82 ERA over 11.0 innings in 13 appearances — makes him one of the most intriguing bullpen arms in Caribbean winter ball, even as he continues to push for a big-league opportunity.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Luis Pacheco
- Position: Pitcher (Relief)
- Team: Tigres de Aragua (LVBP, 2026-27)
- Number: 77
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’2″ / 254 lbs
- Born: April 22, 1999 — Palo Negro, Venezuela 🇻🇪
Background
Pacheco grew up in Palo Negro, Venezuela, a region with a strong pitching tradition. He entered professional baseball through US minor league organizations, working his way through multiple levels since 2024. A right-handed pitcher through and through, he fits the profile of a late-inning reliever in the professional system.
Professional Career
Pacheco made his minor league debut in 2024 with the Tampa Tarpons (Single-A), posting a sharp 2.08 ERA across 17.1 innings with 23 strikeouts in 11 outings. That same year he also made a brief stop with the Somerset Patriots (Double-A), throwing 3.2 scoreless innings.
In 2025, Pacheco settled in at Double-A with Somerset, making 35 appearances and racking up 37 strikeouts in 38.2 innings. His ERA climbed to 5.82, reflecting the adjustment that comes with the jump in competition. Late that season he received his first Triple-A call-up to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, throwing 0.2 scoreless innings.
Winter Ball
Pacheco has been a consistent presence in the LVBP across several franchises. He opened his winter career with Águilas del Zulia (2022-23), posting a 2.20 ERA in 16.1 innings with 14 strikeouts. His two seasons with Bravos de Margarita were bumpier — a 5.19 ERA in 26.0 innings in 2023-24, followed by a 7.02 ERA in 16.2 innings in 2025-26.
The move to Tigres de Aragua has been a turning point. In the 2026-27 season, Pacheco has delivered his best winter performance yet: a 0.82 ERA, 3 saves and just 11.0 innings needed to get through 13 games. The consistency and managerial trust he’s found in Aragua have brought out a sharper, more confident version of the pitcher.
LVBP Stats
- 2026-27 · Tigres de Aragua: 13 G | 0.82 ERA | 0-1 | 3 SV | 3 K | 11.0 IP
- 2025-26 · Bravos de Margarita: 20 G | 7.02 ERA | 0-1 | 1 SV | 11 K | 16.2 IP
- 2023-24 · Bravos de Margarita: 22 G | 5.19 ERA | 1-2 | 0 SV | 26 K | 26.0 IP
- 2022-23 · Águilas del Zulia: 15 G | 2.20 ERA | 1-0 | 0 SV | 14 K | 16.1 IP
Did You Know?
Pacheco has suited up for three different LVBP franchises — Águilas del Zulia, Bravos de Margarita and now Tigres de Aragua. His arrival in Aragua has been the clearest sign yet of what he can do when he’s trusted and in a stable role: 13 outings, a 0.82 ERA and 3 saves. That’s the version of Luis Pacheco that MLB scouts will want to keep watching.
