Huascar Jose Ynoa Ventura (born May 28, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves. He made his MLB debut in 2019.
| Huascar Ynoa | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Ynoa with the Rome Braves in 2018 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 28, 1998 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 16, 2019, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 4–8 |
| Earned run average | 5.22 |
| Strikeouts | 128 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Career
editMinnesota Twins
editYnoa signed with the Minnesota Twins as an international free agent in July 2014.[1] During his time in the Twins organization, he played for the DSL Twins in 2015, the GCL Twins in 2016, and the Elizabethton Twins in 2017.[2]
Atlanta Braves
editOn July 24, 2017, the Twins traded Ynoa to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Jaime García and Anthony Recker.[3] He was assigned to the Danville Braves for the rest of the 2017 season.[citation needed] He split the 2018 season between the Rome Braves and the Florida Fire Frogs.[2] The Braves added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[4]
Ynoa opened the 2019 season playing for the Fire Frogs and was promoted to the Mississippi Braves and the Gwinnett Stripers.[2] The Braves promoted him to the major leagues on June 15, 2019.[5][6] Ynoa made his major league debut the next day, against the Philadelphia Phillies.[7] In the minor leagues in 2019 he was 4–8 and had a 5.09 earned run average (ERA) with 110 strikeouts in 97 1⁄3 innings.[8] He pitched three innings in the majors in 2019.[9]
In 2020, Ynoa was 0–0 with a 5.82 ERA, in 21 2⁄3 innings, in nine games, including five starts.[9]
On April 29, 2021, Ynoa hit his first career home run off of Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks.[10] In his next start on May 4, he hit his first career grand slam off of Washington Nationals reliever Tanner Rainey.[10] On May 17, 2021, Ynoa was put on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured right hand. In his previous start, he allowed 5 runs in 4 1⁄3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers and suffered the injury when he punched a bench out of frustration.[11] He was placed on the 60-day injured list on May 31.[12][13] On August 17, Ynoa was activated off of the injured list.[14]
In 2021, he was 4–6 with a 4.05 ERA.[9] Ynoa pitched out of the Braves ‘ bullpen in the National League Division Series against the Brewers. As the Braves advanced to the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ynoa was scheduled to start Game 4. However, he suffered a shoulder injury as he prepared hours before. The Braves ruled Ynoa out for the game and Jesse Chavez started in his place. Ynoa was also replaced on the roster by Dylan Lee, making him ineligible to play again in the 2021 postseason. The Braves eventually won the 2021 World Series, their first title since 1995.[15]
Ynoa began the 2022 season in the Atlanta Braves' pitching rotation,[16][17][18] making two ineffective appearances before a demotion to the Gwinnett Braves in April. On September 8, the organization announced that Ynoa needed Tommy John surgery.[19] He missed the 2023 season to recover from the surgery, and was signed to a one-year contract worth $825,000 for the 2024 season on January 4, 2024.[20]
Ynoa began the 2024 season in Triple-A Gwinnett after not being able to secure the fifth spot in the Braves rotation.[21] He was placed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation on April 23, 2024,[22] and transferred to the 60–day injured list on June 16.[23] On November 22, the Braves non–tendered Ynoa, making him a free agent.[24]
Personal life
editYnoa's brother, Michael, has played in the major leagues.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Sanchez, Jesse (July 2, 2014). "Twins lock up pitching prospect Ynoa". MLB.com. Archived from the original on July 27, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Huascar Ynoa". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ "Prospect Huascar Ynoa traded to Atlanta". MLB.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (July 24, 2017). "Braves add 4 prospects to 40-man roster". MLB.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ Hoehn, Jim (July 15, 2019). "Webb (elbow) placed on IL; Ynoa recalled". MLB.com. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ Burns, Gabriel (June 15, 2019). "Huascar Ynoa joins the Braves' bullpen". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ "Donaldson stays hot as Braves overwhelm Phillies 15–1". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 16, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ "Huascar Ynoa Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ a b c "Huascar Ynoa Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ a b Bright, Sterling (May 5, 2021). "Another HR, this one a slam, as Ynoa cruises". MLB.com. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (May 17, 2021). "Ynoa to miss months after punching bench". MLB.com. MLB. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ Burns, Gabriel (May 31, 2021). "Braves promote veteran outfielder Abraham Almonte from Triple-A". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (May 31, 2021). "Braves add Almonte to mix in left field". MLB.com. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ Burns, Gabriel (August 17, 2021). "Braves win again as Huascar Ynoa, bullpen hold Marlins scoreless". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series". MLB. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Franco has 4 hits, drives in 5 as Nats trounce Braves 11-2". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 11, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ Toscano, Justin (April 11, 2022). "Huascar Ynoa struggles as Braves suffer ugly loss". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "Freeman hits 1st HR for Dodgers in reunion win over Braves". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 18, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Braves right-hander Huascar Ynoa undergoes Tommy John surgery". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "Braves sign Huascar Ynoa, plus veteran infielder". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Toscano, Justin (March 18, 2024). "Braves option Bryce Elder, clearing way for Reynaldo Lopez to be fifth starter". ajc.com. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "Huascar Ynoa dealing with right elbow inflammation". ajc.com. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ "Braves Select Grant Holmes". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ "Laureano, Canning among 5 let go at non-tender deadline". mlb.com. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet