Yimi García
Yimi García | |
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Moca, Espaillat, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 1, 2014, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
MLB statistics (through April 5, 2024) | |
Win–loss record | 20–29 |
Earned run average | 3.58 |
Strikeouts | 384 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Yimi García (Spanish: [ˈɟʝimi]; born August 18, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins and Houston Astros. He signed with the Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 2009 and made his MLB debut in 2014.
Professional career
Los Angeles Dodgers
García signed with the
The Dodgers added García to their
In 2015, García appeared in 59 games for the Dodgers (and also made one start) and was 3–5 with a 3.34 ERA.
Garcia returned to the majors on May 3,
On December 2, 2019, García was non-tendered and became a free agent.[13]
Miami Marlins
On December 20, 2019, García signed a one-year contract with the Miami Marlins.[14] He pitched 15 innings in 14 appearances for the Marlins in 2020, striking out 19, for an ERA of 0.60.[15] García posted a 3.47 ERA and struck out 35 over 39 games, in 36+1⁄3 innings, for the Marlins in 2021.
Houston Astros
On July 28, 2021, Garcia was traded from the Marlins to the Astros in exchange for minor league outfielder Bryan De La Cruz and pitcher Austin Pruitt.[16]
With Houston in 2021, García was 1–2 with a 5.48 ERA. In 23 relief appearances he pitched 21+1⁄3 innings, striking out 25 batters.[17] On November 3, 2021, García was declared a free agent.[18]
Toronto Blue Jays
On December 1, 2021, García signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.[19]
See also
- List of Los Angeles Dodgers no-hitters
- List of Major League Baseball no-hitters
- List of Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic
References
- ^ a b c d "Yimi Garcia Statistics & History". Baseball Reference.
- ^ a b c "Yimi Garcia Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball Reference.
- ^ Reuters (September 2, 2014). "Los Angeles Dodgers - TeamReport". Reuters. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Stephen, Eric (September 1, 2014). "Nationals tee off on Roberto Hernandez, hold on to beat Dodgers". True Blue LA. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ^ "Yimi Garcia 2014 pitching gamelogs". Baseball Reference.
- ^ "2015 Los Angeles Dodgers Batting, Pitching, & Fielding Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
- ^ Hoornstra, J.P. (August 7, 2016). "The Dodgers believe Yimi Garcia's 2016 season is over". LA Daily News. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- ^ Hoornstra, J.P. (September 7, 2016). "Dodgers pitcher Yimi Garcia has surgery". Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- ^ Stephen, Eric (December 15, 2016). "Yimi Garcia likely out for 2017 after Tommy John surgery". SB Nation. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ "Dodgers reach $630,000, 1-year deal with Garcia, hire staff". AP News. December 1, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
- ^ "Ryu goes on DL; Garcia rejoins LA after 2 years". MLB.com. May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ Gurnick, Ken (May 4, 2018). "Buehler leads LA's combined no-no in Mexico". MLB. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ Gurnick, Ken (December 2, 2019). "Dodgers avoid arb with Barnes, non-tender Yimi". mlb.com. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ Joe Frisaro (December 20, 2019). "Marlins, Yimi García finalize 1-year deal". MLB.com. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ Páez, Juan (October 20, 2020). "2020 Marlins Season Review: Yimi García". Fish Stripes.
- ^ McTaggart, Brian (July 28, 2021). "Astros trade for MIA reliever Yimi García". MLB.com. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ "Yimi Garcia Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ Laynance, Reid (November 3, 2021). "Carlos Correa among 7 Astros declared free agents". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ Matheson, Keegan (December 1, 2021). "Yimi García signs with Blue Jays". MLB.com. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Yimi Garcia on Twitter