Jordan Yamamoto

Jordan Yamamoto (born May 11, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Jordan Yamamoto
Miami Marlins – No. 50
Pitcher
Born: (1996-05-11) May 11, 1996
Pearl City, Hawaii
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 12, 2019, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
(through August 12, 2020)
Win–loss record4–5
Earned run average4.92
Strikeouts91
Teams

Career

Milwaukee Brewers

Yamamoto attended Saint Louis School in Honolulu, Hawaii.[1] The Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the 12th round of the 2014 MLB draft, and he signed with Milwaukee rather than attend the University of Arizona.[2]

After signing, Milwaukee assigned Yamamoto to the AZL Brewers where he went 0-1 with a 4.57 ERA in 21.2 innings. In 2015, he pitched for the Helena Brewers where he pitched to a 1-6 record and 7.84 ERA in 14 games (11 starts). Yamamoto played for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2016, posting a 7-8 record and 3.82 ERA,[3] and the Carolina Mudcats in 2017 where he pitched to a 9-4 record and 2.51 ERA in 22 games (18 starts).[4]

Miami Marlins
Yamamoto pitching at Marlins Park in 2019

On January 25, 2018, the Brewers traded Yamamoto, Isan Díaz, Lewis Brinson, and Monte Harrison to the Miami Marlins for Christian Yelich.[5] He was a non-roster invitee to 2018 spring training, and spent the 2018 season with the Jupiter Hammerheads of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp of the Class AA Southern League. In seven starts for Jupiter, he was 4-1 with a 1.55 ERA, and in three starts for Jacksonville he went 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA.[6] After the season, he pitched for the Salt River Rafters in the Arizona Fall League.[7]

The Marlins added Yamamoto to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[8] He returned to Jacksonville to begin the 2019 season.[9]

On June 12, 2019, Yamamoto was called up to the major leagues for the first time.[10] He pitched seven shutout innings with five strikeouts and earned the win as the Marlins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9–0.[11] In his next appearance, which was against the Cardinals again, he pitched another seven shutout innings with seven strikeouts in the 6–0 victory. Yamamoto set a franchise record with 14 scoreless innings to start his career.[12]

Personal Life

In October 2019, Yamamoto got engaged to Madison Ahearn.[13]

As a minor league baseball player, Yamamoto took up haircutting as a hobby.[14] He would offer teammates free haircuts to practice his skills and help them save money.

References
  1. "Saint Louis School grad Jordan Yamamoto to make MLB debut on mound for Miami Marlins". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. June 11, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  2. Spangler, Sam (June 20, 2014). "Saint Louis standout Jordan Yamamoto inks with Brewers". KHON2. Archived from the original on June 25, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
  3. Froberg, Tim (May 6, 2016). "Yamamoto off to strong start for Rattlers". Postcrescent.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  4. "Jordan Yamamoto Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  5. "Miami Marlins trade outfielder Christian Yelich to Milwaukee Brewers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 26, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  6. "Jordan Yamamoto Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  7. Trybulski, Jake (October 18, 2018). "Jordan Yamamoto off to hot Fall League start". MLB.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  8. "Marlins' Jordan Yamamoto: Added to 40-man roster". CBS Sports. RotoWire Staff. November 20, 2018. Retrieved June 11, 2019.CS1 maint: others (link)
  9. "Marlins' Jordan Yamamoto: Optioned to Triple-A". CBS Sports. RotoWire Staff. March 8, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2019.CS1 maint: others (link)
  10. Sussman, Ely (June 11, 2019). "Marlins call up RHP Jordan Yamamoto". Fish Stripes. SB Nation. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  11. Frisaro, Joe (June 13, 2019). "Miami's hurlin' Hawaiian has thrilling debut". MLB.com. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  12. McPherson, Jordan (June 18, 2019). "Jordan Yamamoto makes Miami Marlins franchise history during second career MLB start". Miami Herald. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  13. "Madison Marie on Instagram: "the easiest YES. I love you fiancé. ❤️"". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
  14. Sussman, Ely (2019-05-28). "LISTEN: Earning Their Stripes Episode 9: Jordan Yamamoto interview". Fish Stripes. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
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