Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe is off to a hot start. Get to know him a little better.

Abner Uribe says he wanted to be shortstop when he was growing up in the Dominican Republic, but his mother convinced him he should give pitching a try.

Listening to Mom has its rewards.

Since being called up July 8, Uribe has impressed both teammates and opponents with his triple-digit fastball. He's also struck out Philadelphia stars Bryce Harper and Trea Turner on his slider.

Get to know Uribe a bit more:

How long has Abner Uribe been on the Brewers?

This is his Uribe's first season in the Major Leagues.

Has Abner Uribe been on other teams?

No, he signed with the Brewers as an international free agent in 2018 and made his minor-league debut in 2019. Though he missed almost all of the 2022 season with a knee injury, the Brewers put him on the 40-man roster before the season started.

What's Abner Uribe known for?

His blazing fastball, which can exceed 100 mph with regularity. He's already set the record for fastest pitch by a Brewer.

 "His fastball has '(expletive) you' written all over it," one teammate has said.

Where is Abner Uribe from?

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

How tall is Abner Uribe?

6-foot-3

How old is Abner Uribe?

23 

When did Abner Uribe make his major-league debut?

July 8, 2023, against the Cincinnati Reds.

Other facts about Abner Uribe?

Uribe pitched only three innings in 2022 due to a torn meniscus. At Class AA Biloxi this season, he struck out 46% of the batters he faced.