Yoandy Garlobo Romay (January 12, 1977 – July 16, 2023) was a Cuban baseball player who starred for the national team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic. Garlobo was the designated hitter for Cuba at the tournament, where he had a .480 batting average—second only to Ken Griffey Jr. among players with at least 20 plate appearances—and was named to the all-tournament team.
Yoandy Garlobo | |
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Designated Hitter | |
Born: Jovellanos, Matanzas Province, Cuba | January 12, 1977|
Died: July 16, 2023 Matanzas, Cuba | (aged 46)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Medals |
In Cuba, Garlobo was the DH for Matanzas of the Cuban National Series. During the 2005-06 season, he had a .407 batting average.
Yoandy Garlobo died from complications of diabetes on July 16, 2023, at the age of 46.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Cuban baseball player Yoandy Garlobo dies". Prensa Latina. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- "Yoandy Garlobo Romay" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2006-10-10.[dead link ]