Victor Caratini #17
Houston Astros
- C
- B/T: S/R
- 6' 0"/225
- Victor Manuel Caratini
- Status: Free Agent
- Nickname: Vic
- Born: 8/17/1993 in Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Draft: 2013, Atlanta Braves, Round: 2, Overall Pick: 65
- College: Miami Dade CC
- MLB Debut: 6/28/2017
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 5 | 0-0 | 12.60 | 5.0 | 0 | 1.80 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 1828 | .290 | 31 | 267 | 4 | .800 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 1975 | .244 | 58 | 247 | 5 | .692 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| MiLB Career Stats | 1828 | 240 | 531 | 31 | 267 | 4 | .290 | .371 | .800 |
| MLB Career Stats | 1975 | 215 | 482 | 58 | 247 | 5 | .244 | .321 | .692 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| MLB Career Stats | 0 | 0 | 12.60 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 | 1.80 |
Splits
| Duration | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG |
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| Last 7 Games | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .143 | .294 | .357 |
| Last 15 Games | 36 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0 | .139 | .279 | .250 |
| Last 30 Games | 71 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 0 | .225 | .333 | .338 |
| Last 3 Games | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB |
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| 9/28 @ LAA | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/27 @ LAA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/26 @ LAA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 :
C
(49)
1B
(15)
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Latest Transactions
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November 2, 2025 | C Victor Caratini elected free agency. |
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September 16, 2025 | C Victor Caratini changed number to 17. |
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September 15, 2025 | C Victor Caratini changed number to 21. |
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September 3, 2025 | Houston Astros activated C Victor Caratini from the 7-day injured list. |
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August 27, 2025 | Houston Astros placed C Victor Caratini on the 7-day injured list. Concussion. |
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April 16, 2025 | C Victor Caratini changed number to 17. |
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April 15, 2025 | C Victor Caratini changed number to 42. |
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July 22, 2024 | Houston Astros activated C Victor Caratini from the 10-day injured list. |
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July 19, 2024 | Houston Astros sent C Victor Caratini on a rehab assignment to Corpus Christi Hooks. |
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July 16, 2024 | Houston Astros sent C Victor Caratini on a rehab assignment to FCL Astros. |
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June 21, 2024 | Houston Astros placed C Victor Caratini on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 20, 2024. Left hip flexor strain. |
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December 7, 2023 | Houston Astros signed free agent C Victor Caratini. |
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November 3, 2023 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Leones de Ponce. |
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November 2, 2023 | C Victor Caratini elected free agency. |
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December 17, 2022 | C Victor Caratini and assigned to Leones de Ponce. |
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May 1, 2022 | Milwaukee Brewers activated C Victor Caratini from the 10-day injured list. |
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April 26, 2022 | Milwaukee Brewers placed C Victor Caratini on the 10-day injured list. |
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April 6, 2022 | Milwaukee Brewers activated C Victor Caratini. |
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April 6, 2022 | Milwaukee Brewers activated C Victor Caratini. |
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April 6, 2022 | San Diego Padres traded C Victor Caratini to Milwaukee Brewers for C Brett Sullivan and SS Korry Howell. |
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January 21, 2021 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Criollos de Caguas. |
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January 21, 2021 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Criollos de Caguas. |
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December 29, 2020 | Chicago Cubs traded RHP Yu Darvish, C Victor Caratini and cash to San Diego Padres for RHP Zach Davies, SS Reginald Preciado, SS Yeison Santana, OF Ismael Mena and OF Owen Caissie. |
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December 10, 2019 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Criollos de Caguas. |
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November 7, 2019 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Criollos de Caguas. |
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May 16, 2019 | Chicago Cubs activated C Victor Caratini from the 10-day injured list. |
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May 11, 2019 | Chicago Cubs sent C Victor Caratini on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs. |
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May 6, 2019 | Chicago Cubs sent C Victor Caratini on a rehab assignment to South Bend Cubs. |
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April 12, 2019 | Chicago Cubs placed C Victor Caratini on the 10-day injured list. Fractured left hamate. |
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December 9, 2018 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Criollos de Caguas. |
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July 4, 2018 | Chicago Cubs recalled C Victor Caratini from Iowa Cubs. |
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May 26, 2018 | Chicago Cubs optioned C Victor Caratini to Iowa Cubs. |
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October 20, 2017 | Victor Caratini roster status changed by Chicago Cubs. |
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October 6, 2017 | Chicago Cubs reassigned C Victor Caratini to the minor leagues. |
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September 1, 2017 | Chicago Cubs recalled C Victor Caratini from Iowa Cubs. |
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August 20, 2017 | Chicago Cubs optioned C Victor Caratini to Iowa Cubs. |
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August 11, 2017 | Chicago Cubs recalled Victor Caratini from Iowa Cubs. |
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August 1, 2017 | Chicago Cubs optioned C Victor Caratini to Iowa Cubs. |
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July 11, 2017 | Pacific Coast League All-Stars placed C Victor Caratini on the reserve list. |
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June 28, 2017 | Chicago Cubs recalled Victor Caratini from Iowa Cubs. |
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March 17, 2017 | Chicago Cubs optioned C Victor Caratini to Iowa Cubs. |
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November 18, 2016 | Chicago Cubs selected the contract of Victor Caratini from Tennessee Smokies. |
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June 20, 2016 | C Victor Caratini assigned to SOU North Division All-Stars. |
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April 4, 2016 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Tennessee Smokies from Myrtle Beach Pelicans. |
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March 22, 2016 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Chicago Cubs Futures. |
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March 7, 2016 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Chicago Cubs. |
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April 6, 2015 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from South Bend Cubs. |
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March 19, 2015 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Chicago Cubs. |
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October 30, 2014 | Senadores de San Juan placed C Victor Caratini on the reserve list. |
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October 30, 2014 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Senadores de San Juan. |
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September 3, 2014 | Victor Caratini roster status changed by Kane County Cougars. |
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July 31, 2014 | Chicago Cubs traded 2B Emilio Bonifacio, LHP James Russell and cash to Atlanta Braves for C Victor Caratini. |
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July 31, 2014 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Kane County Cougars. |
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March 31, 2014 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Rome Braves from Danville Braves. |
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March 27, 2014 | C Victor Caratini assigned to Atlanta Braves Futures. |
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October 30, 2013 | 3B Victor Caratini assigned to Leones de Ponce. |
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October 30, 2013 | Victor Caratini roster status changed by Leones de Ponce. |
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June 17, 2013 | Atlanta Braves signed Victor Caratini. |
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June 17, 2013 | 3B Victor Caratini assigned to Danville Braves. |
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Awards
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2013 | Atlanta Braves | NL |
| 2017 | Chicago Cubs | NL |
SAL Mid-Season All-Star
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| 2014 | Rome Braves | SAL |
CAR Player of the Week
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| 08/31/2015 | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | CAR |
SOU Mid-Season All-Star
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| 2016 | Tennessee Smokies | SOU |
SOU Post-Season All-Star
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| 2016 | Tennessee Smokies | SOU |
Futures Game Selection
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| 2017 | Iowa Cubs | PCL |
PCL Mid-Season All-Star
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| 2017 | Iowa Cubs | PCL |
PCL Post-Season All-Star
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| 2017 | Iowa Cubs | PCL |
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League Rankings
Hit By Pitch
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| 2025 | 13 | in AL |
| 2022 | 9 | in NL |