Johnny Barbato

Not to be confused with John Barbato.
Johnny Barbato

Barbato with the New York Yankees
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Pitcher
Born: (1992-07-11) July 11, 1992
Miami, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 5, 2016, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record 1–2
Earned run average 7.62
Strikeouts 15
Teams

John Edward Barbato (born July 11, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Barbato was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the sixth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft out of Felix Varela High School in Miami, Florida. The Padres traded Barbato to the New York Yankees for Shawn Kelley on December 29, 2014.[1] The Yankees added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.[2] He made his major league debut on April 5, 2016. He was optioned to Triple-A on May 9, 2016, recalled on August 4th, and sent back again on August 6. In 13 games with the Yankees in 2016, Barbato had a 1-2 record with a 7.62 ERA.

References

  1. "Yanks trade Shawn Kelley for minor leaguer". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  2. "Yankees protect three from Rule 5 Draft". New York Yankees. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
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