Yoandy Garlobo
| Yoandy Garlobo | |
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| Designated Hitter | |
| Born: 12 January 1977 Jovellanos, Matanzas Province, Cuba | |
| Died: 16 July 2023 (aged 46)} Matanzas, Cuba | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
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Yoandy Garlobo Romay (12 January 1977 – 16 July 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.
Garlobo was born on 12 January 1977 in Jovellanos, Matanzas Province.[1] He made his debut in the Cuban National Series in 1996, appearing in 25 games, recording a .190/.190/.286 hitting line. He mainly played as designated hitter. During the 2005-06 season, he had a .407 batting average.[2]
Yoandy Garlobo died from complications of diabetes on 16 July 2023, at the age of 46.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Muere a los 46 años el pelotero cubano Yoandy Garlobo". Cubanet (in Spanish). 16 July 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "SNB | Yoandi Garlobo Romay". beisbolcubano.cu (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "Cuban baseball player Yoandy Garlobo dies". Prensa Latina. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Falleció el pelotero cubano Yoandry Garlobo". Granma (in Spanish). 16 July 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Cuban baseball profile
- "Yoandy Garlobo Romay" (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 October 2006.