Eric Pardinho

Eric Pardinho
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (2001-01-05) January 5, 2001 (age 23)
Lucélia, São Paulo, Brazil
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Eric Eiji Pardinho (born January 5, 2001) is a Brazilian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

As a 15-year-old, Pardinho played for Brazil in their attempt to qualify for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. He pitched 2⁄3 of an inning against Pakistan, and his fastball was clocked as high as 94 miles per hour (151 km/h) in 2016.[1] He was ranked by MLB as the fifth-best international prospect available during the 2017 international signing period. On July 2, 2017, Pardinho signed with the Toronto Blue Jays and received a $1.4 million signing bonus.[2] He was assigned to extended spring training for the remainder of the year, as well as the first half of the 2018 season. On June 20, 2018, Pardinho made his professional debut with the Rookie Advanced Bluefield Blue Jays.[3]

On February 11, 2020, Pardinho underwent Tommy John surgery and was ruled-out for the entire 2020 season.[4]

On November 6, 2024, he elected free agency.[5]

  1. ^ Matz, Eddie (June 21, 2017). "Meet Brazil's Most Valuable Arm". espn.com. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  2. ^ Sanchez, Jesse (July 2, 2017). "International signing day: Top prospect tracker". MLB.com. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
  3. ^ Woodson, Brian (June 21, 2018). "Three-hitter wasted: Nobody from Bluefield messes with DeJesus in 2-0 defeat". bdtonline.com. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  4. ^ "Blue Jays pitching prospect Eric Pardinho undergoes Tommy John surgery". Sportsnet. February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  5. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.