Yovani Gallardo
Born: 2/27/1986 in La Piedad, Michoacan, Mexico
MLB Debut: 2007-06-18 | Final Game: 2018-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Biography
Yovani Gallardo was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2018. Born in 1986, Gallardo showcased his skills primarily with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he became known for his powerful right arm and competitive spirit on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 121-101 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06, demonstrating his ability to be a consistent presence in the starting rotation. Gallardo recorded a total of 1,584 strikeouts, reflecting his strikeout prowess and ability to dominate hitters during his prime.
Gallardo's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, which underscored his status as one of the top pitchers in the game during his tenure. He was a key figure in the Brewers' pitching staff, contributing significantly to their successes in the National League. His playing style was characterized by a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches that kept batters off balance, making him a formidable opponent in the league. Throughout his career, Gallardo was recognized for his contributions to the game, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 101 | 319 | 307 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1816.7 | 1770 | 820 | 205 | 710 | 1584 | 4.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 9 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110.3 | 103 | 45 | 37 | 101 | 3.67 | 2993.8 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 1.88 | 140.8 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 13 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 185.7 | 150 | 77 | 94 | 204 | 3.73 | 1697.0 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 14 | 7 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 185.0 | 178 | 79 | 75 | 200 | 3.84 | 5064.2 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 17 | 10 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 207.3 | 193 | 81 | 59 | 207 | 3.52 | 1906.3 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 16 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204.0 | 185 | 83 | 81 | 204 | 3.66 | 381.9 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 12 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180.7 | 180 | 84 | 66 | 144 | 4.18 | -137.0 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 8 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 192.3 | 195 | 75 | 54 | 146 | 3.51 | -987.2 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 13 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184.3 | 193 | 70 | 68 | 121 | 3.42 | -191.8 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 6 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.0 | 126 | 71 | 61 | 85 | 5.42 | -2583.4 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 5 | 10 | 28 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 130.7 | 138 | 83 | 60 | 94 | 5.72 | -3931.8 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 30.86 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 8 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.0 | 99 | 59 | 43 | 56 | 5.77 | -2574.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 326 | 427 | 37 | 86 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 42 | 0 | 13 | 149 | 0.201 | 0.228 | 0.335 | 0.563 | -1702.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 20 | 40 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 31 | 58 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.172 | -353.5 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 33 | 63 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0.254 | 154.0 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 33 | 68 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0.221 | -235.4 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 33 | 67 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0.164 | -489.5 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 33 | 57 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0.211 | -219.2 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 33 | 54 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.111 | -559.2 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 33 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 24 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TEX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2011 | NLDS2 | MIL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2011 | NLCS | MIL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2008 | NLDS2 | MIL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 31.0 | 26 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 2.32 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TEX | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3.60 |
| 2011 | NLCS | MIL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7.20 |
| 2011 | NLDS2 | MIL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14.0 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 1.29 |
| 2008 | NLDS2 | MIL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 319 | 307 | 119 | 229 | 7 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIL | P | 20 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | MIL | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | MIL | P | 30 | 30 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | MIL | P | 31 | 31 | 12 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | MIL | P | 33 | 33 | 12 | 30 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | MIL | P | 33 | 33 | 13 | 27 | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 | MIL | P | 31 | 31 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | MIL | P | 32 | 32 | 14 | 26 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | TEX | P | 33 | 33 | 17 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | BAL | P | 23 | 23 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | P | 28 | 22 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TEX | P | 18 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 319 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Silver Slugger | P |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BAL | AL | $8,728,776 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | $14,000,000 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | $11,250,000 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | $8,000,000 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | $5,750,000 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | $3,500,000 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | $450,000 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | $414,000 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | $404,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $52,496,776 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Cy Young Award | NL | 7th | 5.0 | 224 | 0 |