Yoandy Garlobo

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
All-World Baseball Classic Team (2006)
Medals Men’s baseball Representing  Cuba Intercontinental Cup 2006 Taichung Team Central American and Caribbean Games 2006 Cartagena Team

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.

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

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
• "Yoandy Garlobo Romay" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2006-10-10.^{[dead link]}

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