Andrew Barbosa
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1987-11-18) November 18, 1987
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Puerto Rico
World Baseball Classic
Silver medal – second place2017 Los AngelesNational team

Andrew Jesus Barbosa (born November 18, 1987) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Barbosa attended Riverview High School in Riverview, Florida. The San Francisco Giants selected him in the 15th round of the 2006 MLB draft. He did not sign, and instead attended South Florida Community College. He transferred to the University of South Florida.[1][2] He pitched for the Atlanta Braves,[3] Arizona Diamondbacks,[4] and New York Mets organizations.[5] and signed with the Milwaukee Brewers after the 2016 season.[6] Barbosa was named as a reserve for the Puerto Rican national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[7]

References

  1. "Andrew Barbosa, a 6-foot-8 left-hander, falls into USF's lap". Archived from the original on February 11, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  2. "Bulls' Barbosa aims to set positive tone". May 22, 2012. Archived from the original on February 11, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  3. "M-Braves starter Andrew Barbosa named Southern League Pitcher of the Week". Archived from the original on February 11, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  4. "Visalia Rawhide: Andrew Barbosa baffles Modesto Nuts in win". Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  5. "New York Mets southpaw Andrew Barbosa nearly spotless in St. Lucie Mets shutout - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  6. L, Jaymes (December 9, 2016). "Milwaukee Brewers sign Andrew Barbosa to MiLB deal with spring training invite". Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  7. "Cuadrado el trabuco de Puerto Rico para el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol". February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.


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