Yovani Gallardo is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on February 27, 1986, in Penjamillo, Mexico, and grew up in Texas. Gallardo began his baseball career in high school, where he played for Trimble Tech High School in Fort Worth, Texas. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round of the 2004 MLB draft and made his debut for the team in 2007.
Gallardo spent eight seasons with the Brewers, from 2007 to 2014. During his time with the team, he established himself as one of the top pitchers in the league. He was named an All-Star in 2010 and finished the season with a 14-7 record and a 3.84 ERA. Gallardo also helped lead the Brewers to the National League Championship Series in 2011, where they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals.
In 2015, Gallardo was traded to the Texas Rangers, where he spent one season. He then signed with the Baltimore Orioles in 2016 and spent two seasons with the team. Gallardo struggled during his time with the Orioles, posting a 5.57 ERA in 2016 and a 5.72 ERA in 2017.
Gallardo's final season in the MLB was in 2018, where he split time between the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers. He finished the season with a 3-2 record and a 4.97 ERA.
Throughout his career, Gallardo was known for his fastball, which he could throw up to 95 miles per hour. He also had a curveball and a changeup in his arsenal. Gallardo was a durable pitcher, starting at least 30 games in six seasons and pitching over 200 innings in four seasons.
In total, Gallardo played 12 seasons in the MLB, finishing with a career record of 121-101 and a 4.06 ERA. He struck out 1,492 batters and walked 576 in 1,767 innings pitched. Gallardo was a solid pitcher throughout his career and will be remembered as one of the top pitchers of his era.
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