He began his professional career in 2001, playing in the Venezuelan Summer League, hitting .253. In 2002, he hit .319 and slugged .524 while playing in the VSL.[1] He played for the AZL Mariners and Inland Empire 66ers in 2003, hitting a combined .321 in 31 games. He hit only .250 in seven games for the AZL Mariners in 2004.[2]
Quintero had one at-bat in the 2006 World Baseball Classic, grounding into a double play.[3] He also had one at-bat in the 2009 World Baseball Classic - he struck out.[4]
References
^Pat Doyle's Professional Baseball Player Database