Just after the close of the 2018 campaign, the Miami Marlins parted ways with strikeout specialist Kyle Barraclough. They sent him to the Washington Nationals for international slot money. Over his final 17 appearances for the Marlins, he struck out 13, walked 11, and totaled a 13.50 ERA in 13 1/3 innings of work. But for a while there, Barraclough was untouchable.
Born on this date in 1990 in Santa Clara, CA, Kyle Barraclough grew into a six-foot-three 180 lb. relief pitcher. A right-hander, his extremely high strikeout rate was matched by his also very high walk rate.