Yoandy Garlobo

Yoandy Garlobo
Designated Hitter
Born: (1977-01-12)12 January 1977
Jovellanos, Matanzas Province, Cuba
Died: 16 July 2023(2023-07-16) (aged 46)
Matanzas, Cuba
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Cuba
World Baseball Classic
Silver medal – second place2006 San DiegoTeam
Intercontinental Cup
Gold medal – first place2006 TaichungTeam
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place2006 CartagenaTeam

Yoandy Garlobo Romay (12 January 1977 – 16 July 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.

Garlobo was born on 12 January 1977 in Jovellanos, Matanzas Province. He made his debut in the Cuban National Series in 1996, appearing in 25 games, recording a .190/.190/.286 hitting line. He mainly played as designated hitter. During the 2005-06 season, he had a .407 batting average.

Yoandy Garlobo died from complications of diabetes on 16 July 2023, at the age of 46.

References

  1. ↑ "Muere a los 46 años el pelotero cubano Yoandy Garlobo". Cubanet (in Spanish). 16 July 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "SNB | Yoandi Garlobo Romay". beisbolcubano.cu (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Cuban baseball player Yoandy Garlobo dies". Prensa Latina. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  4. ↑ "Falleció el pelotero cubano Yoandry Garlobo". Granma (in Spanish). 16 July 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2026.