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
Designated Hitter
Born: (1977-01-12)January 12, 1977
Jovellanos, Matanzas Province, Cuba
Died: July 16, 2023(2023-07-16) (aged 46)
Matanzas, Cuba
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Cuba
World Baseball Classic
Silver medal – second place 2006 San Diego Team
Intercontinental Cup
Gold medal – first place 2006 Taichung Team
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place 2006 Cartagena Team

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

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  1. ^ "Cuban baseball player Yoandy Garlobo dies". Prensa Latina. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
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