Gerson Garabito
| Gerson Garabito | |
|---|---|
| Samsung Lions – No. 60 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 19, 1995 San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: May 26, 2024, for the Texas Rangers | |
| KBO: June 26, 2025, for the Samsung Lions | |
| MLB statistics (through April 7, 2025) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–2 |
| Earned run average | 5.77 |
| Strikeouts | 30 |
| KBO statistics (through June 26, 2025) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 0.00 |
| Strikeouts | 4 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Gerson Yeris Garabito (born August 19, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Samsung Lions of the KBO League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers. He made his MLB debut in 2024.
Career
Kansas City Royals
Garabito signed as an international free agent with the Kansas City Royals on September 17, 2012. He spent his first two professional seasons with the Dominican Summer League Royals, pitching to a cumulative 1.89 ERA with 78 strikeouts across 25 appearances (15 starts).[1]
Garabito spent the 2015 season back at the rookie–level with the Arizona League Royals, posting a 4.11 ERA across 14 games (11 starts).[2] The following season, he played for the Single–A Lexington Legends, posting a 2–11 record and 4.80 ERA with 61 strikeouts across 18 starts.[3] Garabito split the 2017 campaign between Lexington and the AZL Royals, combining for a 4–5 record and 2.93 ERA with 74 strikeouts across 80 innings pitched.[4]
In 2018, Garabito spent the campaign with the High–A Wilmington Blue Rocks, recording an 8–6 record and 116 strikeouts across 26 starts. In addition, he led the Carolina League with a 3.16 earned run average (ERA).[5] In 2019, he made 26 starts for the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, logging a 6–12 record and 3.77 ERA with 113 strikeouts across 141 innings pitched.[6] Garabito did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.[8]
San Francisco Giants
On November 20, 2020, Garabito signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[9] He split the 2021 season between the Double–A Richmond Flying Squirrels and Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, accumulating a 3–6 record and 4.50 ERA with 80 strikeouts across 86 innings pitched. Garabito elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.[10]
Texas Rangers
On December 18, 2023, after two years playing only in winter ball, Garabito signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[11] He made 7 appearances for the Double–A Frisco RoughRiders and Triple–A Round Rock Express, compiling a 2.05 ERA with 37 strikeouts across 30+2⁄3 innings pitched. On May 26, 2024, Garabito was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[12] Garabito’s debut was a start against the Minnesota Twins. He pitched 3+2⁄3 innings and allowed only one run.[13] Garabito did not qualify for a win (5+ innings). He pitched a combined 2 more innings before being sent down, and did not allow a run in those two innings. Garabito made 18 appearances for Texas during his rookie campaign, compiling an 0-2 record and 4.78 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 26+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Garabito was initially optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to begin the 2025 season.[14] However, the Rangers later reversed their decision and added him to their Opening Day roster.[15] In three appearances for Texas, he recorded a 9.00 ERA with eight strikeouts over eight innings of work. Garabito was released by the Rangers on June 14, 2025, in order to pursue an opportunity in the KBO League.[16]
Samsung Lions
On June 18, 2025, Garabito signed with the Samsung Lions of the KBO League.[17]
References
- ^ "Gerson Garabito - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Gerson Garabito - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Gerson Garabito Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. June 4, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Gerson Garabito Player Card". baseballprospectus.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Burt and Garabito Named Blue Rocks Player and Pitcher of the Year by Royals". MiLB.com. September 18, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Gerson Garabito minor league baseball statistics on StatsCrew.com". statscrew.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 2, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- ^ "SF Giants Sign RHP Gerson Garabito To Minor League Deal". aroundthefoghorn.com. June 2, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 9, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions". legacy.baseballprospectus.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Rangers select contract of RHP Gerson Garabito from Round Rock, designate RHP Shaun Anderson for assignment". MLB.com (Press release). May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "After improbable road to MLB debut, RHP Gerson Garabito helps Rangers snap losing streak". Dallas News. May 26, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ "Texas Rangers make critical roster decisions as promising prospects Jonathan Ornelas and Gerson Garabito are optioned to Triple-A Round Rock". motociclismo.pt. March 13, 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "Rangers' Gerson Garabito: Nabs roster spot". cbssports.com. March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Texas Rangers right-hander set to take pitching opportunity in Korea". dallasnews.com. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ "KBO's Samsung Lions Sign Gerson Garabito". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet