Michael Vilchez

Michael Angel Vilchez

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 180 lb.

• Born June 3, 2004 in Willemstad Netherlands Antilles

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Biographical Information

Michael Vilchez has played in the minors and for the Dutch national team.

He made his pro debut with the 2021 DSL Dodgers Shoemaker, going 1-1 with a 3.10 ERA. He went 1-1 with a save and a 3.57 ERA for the '22 DSL Dodgers Mega then 6-3 with a save and a 3.81 ERA in 17 relief outings for that team in 2023. He tied for second in the Dominican Summer League in victories. During 2024, he came stateside, going 3-2 with a save and a 4.05 ERA for the ACL Dodgers, striking out 37 in 26 2/3 IP. He had a rough 2025, going 1-2 with a save and a 6.09 ERA for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.

Vilchez then joined the Dutch team for the 2025 European Championship, making two appearances. He relieved Shairon Martis in the 6th with a 7-4 lead, two outs and men on the corners against France. He got Felix Brown to end the inning. In the 7th, he retired Ernesto Martínez Jr., struck out Daniel Patrice, walked José Paula and whiffed Julien Monks. He allowed a Paolo Brossier single to open the 8th then struck out Nolan Soliveres and Miguel López before Léo Jiminian lined out. By the time Ryan Huntington took over in the 9th, the lead was up to 13-4. His other outing did not go as well; in the title game versus Italy, he replaced Wendell Floranus in the 7th with a 6-5 lead. Giaconino Lasaracina singled then he walked Alberto Mineo and Jhorjan Guevara. Eric Mendez was summoned and escaped the jam, as the Netherlands went on to take the title.