"Zazueta went 7-2 with a combined 2.41 ERA in 17 starts between Low-A Rancho Cucamonga and High-A Great Lakes. Though, all but one of those starts was made with the Quakes. In his lone outing for the Loons, the right-hander pitched just one inning. Zazueta was named a California League All-Star this season, along with Quakes teammates Quintero and Elijah Hainline."
"Additional Dodgers Branch Rickey Award winners include Gavin Lux (2018-2019), Tony Gonsolin (2018), Walker Buehler (2017), Corey Seager (2014), Joc Pederson (2014, 2012), Chad Billingsley (2004-2005), Mike Piazza (1992) and Eric Karros (1991), among others. The Dodgers started their annual Branch Rickey Awards in 1989. Players have been selected each year, with the exception of 2020 when the Minor League season was canceled because of the COVID pandemic."
Christian Zazueta earned the 2025 Branch Rickey Minor League Pitcher of the Year after going 7-2 with a 2.41 ERA in 17 starts, primarily with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Eduardo Quintero was named the 2025 Branch Rickey Player of the Year after a strong season that included time with the Quakes. Both players will receive their awards during a pregame ceremony at Dodger Stadium before Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Zazueta was acquired from the Yankees in February 2024. The Dodgers have presented Branch Rickey Awards annually since 1989, except in 2020.
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