Johnny Barbato

John Edward Barbato (/bɑːrˈbeɪtoʊ/ bar-BAY-toh;[1] born July 11, 1992) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, and Detroit Tigers, and also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Not to be confused with John Barbato.
Johnny Barbato
Barbato with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (1992-07-11) July 11, 1992
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 5, 2016, for the New York Yankees
NPB: April 2, 2019, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Last appearance
MLB: June 22, 2018, for the Detroit Tigers
NPB: August 21, 2019, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–3
Earned run average6.14
Strikeouts40
NPB statistics
Win–loss record3–5
Earned run average5.56
Strikeouts49
Teams

Career

Amateur draft

Barbato attended Felix Varela High School in Miami, Florida. He received a scholarship from the University of Florida. The San Diego Padres selected him in the sixth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft, and he signed with San Diego rather than attend college.[2]

New York Yankees

The Padres traded Barbato to the New York Yankees for Shawn Kelley on December 29, 2014.[3] The Yankees added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.[4] He made his major league debut on April 5, 2016. He was optioned to the AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on May 9, 2016,[5] recalled on August 4, 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.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Barbato was designated for assignment by the Yankees at the start of the 2017 season and sent to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He was subsequently traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 17, 2017, in exchange for Matt Frawley.[6][7] In 24 relief appearances for the Pirates, Barbato posted a 4.08 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 28+2⁄3 innings.

Detroit Tigers

On January 11, 2018, Barbato was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers.[8] After starting the season with the AAA Toledo Mud Hens, Barbato was called up on April 26 and made his Tigers debut the following night against the Baltimore Orioles.[9] Barbato was next called up on May 30, 2018.[10] He was called up again on June 20, 2018.[11] After giving up five earned runs in less than an inning two days later, Barbato was placed on the 10-day disabled list with shoulder tightness.[12] He failed to mention previously that the injury had been bothering him all season, which left manager Rod Gardenhire somewhat perplexed since he asked to throw a light bullpen session earlier that day.[13] He was designated for assignment on September 11, 2018.[14] He was sent outright to the Toledo Mud Hens after clearing waivers two days later.[15] Barbato elected free agency on November 2, 2018.[16]

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

On December 20, 2018, Barbato signed with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball. He was released on October 18, 2019.[17]

On October 11, 2019, Fighters announced that team will not sign with Barbato for next season.[18] On October 18, 2019, he become free agent.[19]

Somerset Patriots

On January 27, 2020, Barbato signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Barbato did not appear for the club in 2020 due to the cancellation of the ALPB season because to the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2020, Barbato signed on to play for the Sugar Land Lightning Sloths of the Constellation Energy League (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) for the 2020 season.[20] Barbato became a free agent after the year.

Lincoln Saltdogs

On January 27, 2021, Barbato signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[21] Barbato recorded a 0.90 ERA in 2 appearances for the Saltdogs, striking out 12 in 10.0 innings of work.

Toronto Blue Jays

On June 1, 2021, Barbato's contract was purchased by the Toronto Blue Jays organization.[22]

High Point Rockers

On April 21, 2022, Barbato signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[23] Barbato did not make an appearance for the Rockers before retiring from professional baseball on July 24.[24]

References
  1. "SWB RailRiders Opening Day Roster". 6 April 2017.
  2. "'Under the radar' Barbato earns chance with the New York Yankees". Miami Herald.
  3. "Yanks trade Shawn Kelley for minor leaguer". ESPN.com. 29 December 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  4. "Yankees protect three from Rule 5 Draft". New York Yankees. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  5. "Yankees' Johnny Barbato reveals what he was told when he was demoted". 10 May 2016.
  6. "Johnny Barbato traded to Pirates by Yankees".
  7. "Yankees Acquire Matt Frawley From Pirates". MLB Trade Rumors.
  8. Fenech, Anthony (January 11, 2018). "Tigers Detroit Tigers claim Johnny Barbato off waivers from Pittsburgh Pirates". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  9. Henning, Lynn (April 27, 2018). "Reliever Barbato roughed up by Orioles in Tigers debut". Detroit News. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  10. "Tigers' Johnny Barbato: Brought back to majors". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
  11. "RHP Johnny Barbato hopes third Tigers call-up is charm". Detroit News. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  12. "Tigers place Barbato on DL after playing hurt". Detroit News. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  13. "Gardenhire baffled by Barbato's injury admission". Detroit News. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  14. "Tigers' Johnny Barbato: Designated for assignment". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
  15. "Tigers' Johnny Barbato: Sent outright to minors". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
  16. Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  17. 一般社団法人日本野球機構. "Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters : 2019 Roster". npb.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-12-24.
  18. "ハンコック、バーベイト投手退団のお知らせ". 北海道日本ハムファイターズ オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). October 11, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  19. "2019年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  20. Dunsmore, Ryan (July 9, 2020). "Skeeters set rosters for summer league". Fort Bend Herald. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  21. "American Association of Professional Baseball – 2021 Transactions".
  22. "American Association of Professional Baseball – 2021 Transactions".
  23. Atlantic League Transactions
  24. https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/
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