Yorman Bazardo

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Bazardo and the second or maternal family name is Osorio.
Yorman Bazardo
Broncos de Reynosa
Pitcher
Born: July 11, 1984
Maracay, Venezuela
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 26, 2005 for the Florida Marlins
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2009 for the Houston Astros
Career statistics
Win–loss record 3–4
Earned run average 6.86
Strikeouts 37
Teams

Yorman Michael Bazardo Osorio (born July 11, 1984) is a Venezuelan former right-handed pitcher for the Broncos de Reynosa in the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros.

Career

Florida Marlins

Growing up, Bazardo played in Venezuelan youth leagues, where one of his competitors was future teammate (on two different MLB clubs) Miguel Cabrera. Bazardo got his break in 2000, when the Florida Marlins signed him as an undrafted free agent. His first season in the organization was in 2001, when he played for the now-defunct VSL Marlins in the Venezuelan Summer League, going 7–2 with a 2.43 earned run average (ERA).[1] The Marlins moved him up to the single-A Jamestown Jammers in 2002, where he posted a 5–0 record with a 2.72 ERA and six saves. In 2003 he was promoted to the single-A Greensboro Bats and used primarily as a starting pitcher. Although he had a mixed record (9–8) his ERA remained a low 3.12. Typical was a game in August against the Hagerstown Suns in which he allowed just two runs over eight innings in a 2–0 loss.[2]

2004 found Bazardo with the single-A Jupiter Hammerheads, where he went 5–9 with a 3.27 ERA; again, he suffered from a lack of run support and frequent errors which allowed unearned runs to score.[3][4] At the end of the year the Marlins added Bazardo to their 40-man roster.[5] A further sign of the Marlins confidence came in 2005, when Bazardo was invited to spring training, although he did not make the cut and was optioned to the double-A Carolina Mudcats.[6] On May 26, 2005, Bazardo was called up by the Marlins to replace struggling relief pitcher Logan Kensing. Marlins manager Jack McKeon acknowledged that it was something of a gamble: "Who's to say he's not another Willis? Let's find out. Let's see if he can handle the situation. Some can't. Some can." Bazardo was rocked in his one relief appearance; giving up five runs (four of them earned) in 12⁄3 innings, and the next day he was optioned to Carolina.[7]

Bazardo stayed with the Mudcats through the end of July, going 8–7 with a 3.99 ERA, when he was traded with Mike Flannery to the Seattle Mariners for Ron Villone.[8]

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners assigned Bazardo to the Double-A San Antonio Missions where he went 3–1 with a 4.28 ERA. In 2006 he was named Missions pitcher of the year after going 6–5 with a 3.64 ERA in 25 starts. He was also named to the Texas League post season all-star team.[9] Over the winter Bazardo played in the Venezuelan Winter League, where he was 2–0 with a 1.78, and threw six shutout innings in the Caribbean World Series. The Mariners added Bazardo to their 40-man roster, but designated him for assignment after acquiring veteran pitcher Jeff Weaver. Rather than lose him outright, the Mariners traded Bazardo to the Detroit Tigers for outfielder Jeff Frazier on February 7, 2007.[10]

Detroit Tigers

The Tigers sent Bazardo to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens where he spent most of the 2007 season, posting a 10–6 record with an ERA of 3.75. Bazardo was called up several times in 2007 to fill in for the injury-plagued Tigers, cobbling together a 2–1 record with a 2.38 ERA in 11 appearances.[11][12]

Bazardo began the 2008 season with the Tigers, but was designated for assignment after giving up eight runs over three innings in three appearances. After clearing waivers Bazardo rejoined the Mud Hens.[13] He became a free agent at the end of the season.

Philadelphia Phillies

In December 2008, Bazardo signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. He was subsequently released by the organization in April 2009.[14]

Houston Astros

On January 7, 2009, Bazardo signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros. Assigned to their AAA affiliate, the Round Rock Express, Bazardo was named a Pacific Coast League midseason All-Star. On August 8, the Astros purchased Bazardo's contract, and he pitched in ten games for Houston through the end of the season, making six starts. He pitched in the minors for Houston in 2010 before becoming a free agent.

Minnesota Twins

On November 14, 2010, Bazardo signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. He was released on June 16, 2011.

References

  1. ↑ Ratliff, Jason (May 27, 2005). "Bazardo makes jump to big leagues: Venezuelan right-hander gets shot after eight Double-A starts". MLB.com. Retrieved June 29, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Bats report". Greensboro News & Record. August 18, 2003. p. C3.
  3. ↑ "Gorecki leads Cards' win". Palm Beach Post. June 5, 2004. p. 4B.
  4. ↑ "4-hitter shuts out Jupiter". Palm Beach Post. July 16, 2004. p. 3C.
  5. ↑ "Sports Transactions from The Sports Network". The Sports Network. November 19, 2004.
  6. ↑ "Wednesday's Sports Transactions". Associated Press. March 16, 2005.
  7. ↑ Frisaro, Joe (May 27, 2005). "Notes: Bazardo sips cup of coffee: Childhood friend of Cabrera sent down after debut". MLB.com. Retrieved June 29, 2008.
  8. ↑ "Braves Make a Move, Trade for Farnsworth". Washington Post. August 1, 2005. p. E07.
  9. ↑ King, David (September 2, 2006). "Corpus Christi's Martinez turns table on Missions". San Antonio Express-News. p. 4C.
  10. ↑ Hickey, John (February 8, 2007). "Mariners trade Bazardo to Tigers". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. p. E3.
  11. ↑ "Tigers option Bazardo, recall De La Cruz". Associated Press. June 18, 2007.
  12. ↑ Morosi, Jon Paul (August 5, 2007). "Miller on DL; Leyland on injuries: 'We're in chaos'". Detroit Free Press.
  13. ↑ Knobler, Danny (April 17, 2008). "Bazardo clears waivers". Mlive.com.
  14. ↑ "Phillies invite 10, including 2 ex-IronPigs, to spring training". The Morning Call. December 17, 2008. Retrieved December 17, 2008.

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