Adrian Morejon Bio: Deals, Girlfriend & Earnings

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Adrian Morejon is a Cuban professional pitcher who debuted in 2019 for the San Diego Padres of MLB.

According to the San Diego Padres’ 2023 regular season, at home, they will play against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park in March 2023.

Adrian Morejon, A Cuban Baseball Player
Adrian Morejon, MLB Player (The San Diego Union- Tribune)

He is one of the most intriguing figures on the field and has been on the topic as an eligible starting pitcher.

Adrian was one of the youngest players in the National League as of 2019.

As many have rested their faith on Morejon, let’s dive into his journey but first with a quick glance at facts. 

Quick Facts

Full Name Adrian Morejón Garcia 
Date Of Birth February 27, 1999
Birth Place Havana, Cuba
Nick Name More
Religion Unknown
Ethnicity Cuban 
Zodiac Sign  Pisces
Age 25 Years Old
Height 6’0”/1.82 m/182 cm
Weight 101 kg/224 lb.
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Build Athletic 
Father’s Name Osvaldo Morejon
Mother’s Name Name Unknown
Siblings Unknown
Education Unknown
Marital Status Unmarried 
Girlfriend Melany
Kids None
Profession Baseball Player
Position  Pitcher
Team San Diego Padres (2019–Present)
Bats & Throws Left
Debut  July 21, 2019, For The San Diego Padres
Net Worth $3-$5 Million
Salary  $800k
Social Media Instagram, Twitter
Last Update  December 2024

Body Measurements 

Adrian Morejon is a young baseball player with fair skin and a toned body. He towers at the height of 1.82 m while weighing 224 lb.

Talking about his appearance, he has a circular face with black hair and black eyes.

Tommy John Surgery 

He struggled with a left forearm strain before Tommy John surgery on April 11, 2021. He sustained the injury during a match against the Texas Rangers.

Later, on April 20, they announced that Adrian had to undergo surgery operated by Dr. Neal S. ElAttrache, head physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Also, recovery time for Adrian was around twelve to eighteen months, and he was expected to miss out on the 2021 season. 

On a sixty days injured list, Dinelson Lamet filled Adrian’s position in the rotation. 

Adrian Morejon’s Life

Adrian Morejon, aka Adrian Morejón Garcia, was born in Havana, Cuba, on February 27, 1999, to his parents, Osvaldo Morejon (father) and his mother (unavailable) 

As he is Feb born, he falls under the sun sign of Pisces, which imparts him traits like creativity, kindness, and intuitiveness.

Adrian With His Family
Adrian With Parents (Source: Instagram)

Unfortunately, there isn’t any information regarding his education, childhood, or family. 

Career 

Indeed, the only reason Adrian Morejon is already hustling on the field is the cause of his early start. As a matter of fact, Adrian has already been titled the Most Valuable Player in the 2014 15U Baseball World Cup. 

With the Under fifteen team, he appeared in the Cuban National Series for Mayabeque. He bagged the official contract with the San Diego Padres the next year.

As he signed his $11 million contract in 2016, he only commenced playing in 2017. 

Following it, he played for two teams; the Tri-City Dust Devils and the Fort Wayne TinCaps.

By the end of the year, he had made thirteen starts with a 3.86 and a combined 3–4 win-loss record.

In 2018, he made thirteen starts with a 3.30 ERA and a win-loss record of 4-4 with the Lake Elsinore Storm. 

Major League Baseball 

Adrian Morejon debuted in the major league on July 21, 2019. Before his tenure in the major league, he had bagged the 2019 All-Star Futures Game with the Amarillo Sod Poodles.

As for his debut game, Adrian appeared in the match against the Chicago Cubs. He ended the year with three starts, a 4.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 19.1 innings, and a 2–2 record. 

After his surgery recovery in June 2022, Morejón returned to the Padre’s active roster.

On January 13, 2023, Morejón agreed to a one-year, $800K contract with the Padres, avoiding salary arbitration.

According to MLB.com, San Diego Padres are preparing for the 2023 Opening Day; it projected starting lineup, pitching rotation, and bullpen.

Knuckle Change 

Adrian threw more major league innings in 2020 than in 2019, to a .333 average and .349 expected batting average (xBA).

Although his fastball had an average spin rate of 2404 RPM, which ranked in the 78th percentile among major league pitchers.

The reason behind it was a knuckle change, which he threw 17.4 percent of the time and was very useful for him (The pitch is labeled as a split-finger on statcast but appears to have knuckle change movement.)

Knuckle Change Graph Of Adrian
Morejon Adrian Knuckle Change Graph (Source: MLB.com)

The knuckle change was Morejon’s best pitch last season, which induced a whiff rate of 57.1 percent.

Something really interesting about the pitch was that it generated only around 1000 RPM. It is unique because most of his pitches are around 2500 RPM.

Net Worth

Adrian Morejon has a net worth of $3-$5 million as of 2024, with an average annual salary of $800k.

He earned an average salary of $572,900 from his 2021 contract and $704,500 in 2022.

Also, he was on the $11 million contract in 2016. 

Adrian has an endorsement deal with Underarmour #TheOnlyWayIsThrough. Underarm has also been associated with some famous athletes, including the NBA star Stephen Curry.

Personal Life

Knowing all the information and details, Adrian Morejon is quite a private person. He hasn’t opened up about his family and relationships in detail.

Adrian With His Girlfriend, Melany
Adrian With His Girlfriend, Melany (Source: Instagram)

Our baseball pitcher, Adrian Morejon, is in a relationship with beautiful Melany.

Sadly, not much is known about Melany, but she seems to be in business and law. She graduated in 2017, as Adrian posted about it on his Instagram.

Social Media 

If you are interested in Adrian Morejon’s personal uploads and posts, check out his social media handles. 

He is on Instagram as Adrian Morejon (@adrianmorejon40) with 7.1k followers; on Twitter, with 1.1k followers.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Adrian Morejón is still an active player playing San Diego Padres and recently uploaded this post welcoming the 2023 season.

Trivia 

  • Adrian Morejón was promoted to the Major league in 2019.
  • He was declared a free agent by MLB in July 2016.
  • He has a dog named Jade with his girlfriend.

Search Graph

The popularity graph of Adrian illustrates the search rate for the time span of the past 12 months.

Adrian Morejon, Search Graph (Past 12 Months)
Adrian Morejon, Search Graph (Google Trend)

With Adrian’s increasing experience in baseball, his fandom is increasing too.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

What are Adrian Morejon's career statistics like?

Adrian Morejon has a career statistic of 5.05 earned run average (ERA) with 65 strikeouts and a win-loss record of 7-3. 

Which jersey number does Adrian Morejon feature in?

Adrian Morejon wears jersey number 50 for the San Diego Padres.

Rajani Gurung
Rajani Gurung
Hey, I'm Rajani! As a digital content writer, I write for several websites on a wide range of topics. At Playersbio, I cover to write about hot trending celebrities and news. My professional experience makes me write the hard topics in a simplified manner for easiness.

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