Justin Germano is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He was born on August 6, 1982, in Pasadena, California, and attended Claremont High School in Claremont, California. Germano was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the second round of the 2000 MLB draft.
Germano made his MLB debut on August 6, 2004, with the San Diego Padres. He played for the Padres until 2007, appearing in 26 games and starting 12 of them. In 2008, Germano played for the Cincinnati Reds, appearing in 11 games and starting 5 of them. He then played for the Cleveland Indians in 2010, appearing in 11 games and starting 6 of them.
Germano spent most of his career in the minor leagues, playing for several teams including the Portland Beavers, the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Columbus Clippers, and the Iowa Cubs. He also played in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) for the Samsung Lions in 2012, where he had a 9-4 record with a 4.03 ERA in 20 starts.
In 2013, Germano signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and played for their Triple-A affiliate, the Round Rock Express. He was called up to the Rangers in July 2013 and appeared in 5 games, starting 2 of them. Germano was then traded to the Chicago Cubs in August 2013, where he appeared in 6 games and started 5 of them.
Germano's last MLB appearance was on September 27, 2013, with the Cubs. He finished his MLB career with a 10-30 record, a 5.27 ERA, and 209 strikeouts in 322 innings pitched. Germano continued to play in the minor leagues until 2014, when he announced his retirement from professional baseball.
Overall, Justin Germano had a modest career in MLB, spending most of his time in the minor leagues. However, he was able to play for several teams and had some success as a starting pitcher. Germano's career highlights include his MLB debut with the Padres, his time with the Samsung Lions in the KBO, and his brief stint with the Rangers and Cubs in 2013.
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