Yoandy Garlobo

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Martí and the second or maternal family name is Carrillo.

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 World Baseball Classic 2006 San Diego Team 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

1. "Cuban baseball player Yoandy Garlobo dies". Prensa Latina. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.

External links

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