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Kyle David Barraclough (bear-ah-cluff[1] born May 23, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Miami Marlins, Washington Nationals, San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels.

Kyle Barraclough
Barraclough with the Miami Marlins in 2018
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-05-23) May 23, 1990 (age 32) Santa Clara, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 7, 2015, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics (through 2022 season)
Win–loss record	18–15
Earned run average	3.61
Strikeouts	346
Teams
Miami Marlins (2015–2018) Washington Nationals (2019) San Francisco Giants (2019) Minnesota Twins (2021) Los Angeles Angels (2022)

Career

After graduating from Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, California,[2] Barraclough played college baseball at St. Mary's College of California. In 2011, his junior year, he had a 6–5 win–loss record with a 3.60 earned run average (ERA) in 15 games (14 starts).[3] After the season, he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 40th round of the 2011 MLB draft, but did not sign.[4] As a senior in 2012, he pitched to a 2–9 record with a 3.95 ERA in 84 innings.[5]

St. Louis Cardinals

Barraclough was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh round, 240th overall, of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.[6] He signed with the Cardinals and made his professional debut with the Low-A Batavia Muckdogs. In 15 games between Batavia and the Single-A Quad Cities River Bandits, Barraclough posted a 3.06 ERA with 33 strikeouts. In 2013, he played for the Rookie-level GCL Cardinals, struggling to a 13.50 ERA in 3 appearances and missing most of the season due to injury. He split the 2014 season between the Single-A Peoria Chiefs and the High-A Palm Beach Cardinals, pitching to a cumulative 2-2 record and 2.45 ERA in 48 appearances between the two teams. In 2015, after logging a stellar 0.60 ERA in 11 games for Palm Beach, Barraclough received a promotion to the Double-A Springfield Cardinals, where he was named a Texas League All-Star after recording a 3.28 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 24.2 innings pitched.[7]

Miami Marlins

On July 24, 2015, Barraclough was traded to the Miami Marlins for Steve Cishek.[8] He was called up to the majors for the first time on August 7, 2015.[9] He struck out Joey Terdoslavich for his first Major League strikeout. He finished 2–1 with a 2.59 ERA in 24+1⁄3 innings, he struck out 30 while issuing 18 walks. In 2016, he struck out 113 in just 72+2⁄3 innings. He also issued 44 walks. The next season he appeared in 66 games, striking out 76 in 66 innings. On June 3, 2018, he replaced Brad Ziegler as closer.^{[citation needed]}

Washington Nationals

On October 10, 2018, Barraclough was traded to the Washington Nationals for international slot value.[10] He was sent down to the Harrisburg Senators of the Class AA Eastern League on July 27, 2019, after struggling to a 6.66 ERA in 33 appearances.[11] On August 6, 2019, Barraclough was designated for assignment.

San Francisco Giants

On August 9, 2019, the San Francisco Giants claimed Barraclough from the Nationals off of waivers.[12] On August 15, Barraclough was designated for assignment. He was outrighted to the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats on August 16.[13] On September 2, the Giants selected Barraclough's contract. Barraclough was designated for assignment on October 30 and elected free agency on November 1.[14]

San Diego Padres

On December 17, 2019, Barraclough signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization. He elected free agency on July 14, 2020.

New York Yankees

On February 2, 2021, Barraclough signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees organization and was invited to Spring Training.[15] Barraclough pitched to a 3.21 ERA in 14.0 innings of work for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, but was released on June 18, 2021.[16][17]

Minnesota Twins

On June 20, 2021, Barraclough signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization and was assigned to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints.[18] After posting a 2.86 ERA with 31 strikeouts and 18 appearances for St. Paul, the Twins selected Barraclough's contract on August 19. Barraclough entered in relief for the Twins against the Yankees on August 20. [19] Barraclough made 10 appearances for the Twins, going 2-0 with a 5.54 ERA and 18 strikeouts. On October 8, Barraclough was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.[20] On October 14, Barraclough elected free agency.[21]

Los Angeles Angels

On January 13, 2022, Barraclough signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[22] He was outrighted off the roster on June 30. He finished the season at 0–1 record with a 3.00 ERA and nine strikeouts in eight games.[1] On October 14, Barraclough elected to become a free agent.

Personal

Barraclough grew up a Giants fan.[2]

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
• Saint Mary Gaels bio

На других языках

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- [en] Kyle Barraclough

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[ru] Бэркло, Кайл

Кайл Дэвид Бэркло[1] (англ. Kyle David Barraclough, 23 мая 1990, Санта-Клара, Калифорния) — американский бейсболист, питчер клуба Главной лиги бейсбола «Миннесота Твинс».

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