| Eric Pardinho | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Titans – No. 35 | |||||||||||||||
| Pitcher | |||||||||||||||
| Born: January 5, 2001 Lucélia, São Paulo, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |||||||||||||||
Medals
| |||||||||||||||
Eric Eiji Tanuguchi Pardinho (born January 5, 2001) is a Brazilian professional baseball pitcher for the Ottawa Titans of the Frontier League.
Professional career
editToronto Blue Jays
editPardinho 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.[1] 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–level Bluefield Blue Jays.[2] In 11 starts for Bluefield, he posted a 4-3 record and 2.88 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 50 innings. Pardinho split the 2019 campaign between the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Blue Jays and Single-A Lansing Lugnuts, accumulating a 2-1 record and 2.15 ERA with 35 strikeouts over 37+2⁄3 innings pitched across 8 games (7 starts).[3]
On February 11, 2020, Pardinho underwent Tommy John surgery and was ruled out for the entirety of the 2020 season.[4] The 2020 minor league season was ultimately cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,[5] and he made two rehabilitation appearances for the rookie–level Florida Complex League Blue Jays in 2021. Pardinho split the 2022 season between the High-A Vancouver Canadians, Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays, and FCL Blue Jays, accumulating a 3-0 record and 5.70 ERA with 42 strikeouts across 30 innings pitched.[6] He returned to Vancouver for the 2023 season, registering a 2-2 record and 7.15 ERA with 61 strikeouts across 35 appearances.[7]
Pardinho split the 2024 campaign between the Double–A New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Triple–A Buffalo Bisons. In 45 appearances out of the bullpen for the two affiliates, he compiled a 2–1 record and 3.25 ERA with 66 strikeouts across 55+1⁄3 innings pitched.[8] Pardinho elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[9]
On December 20, 2024, Pardinho re–signed with the Blue Jays on a minor league contract.[10] In 21 appearances split between the FCL Blue Jays, Dunedin, and Buffalo, he accumulated a 1-2 record and 4.01 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 24+2⁄3 innings pitched. Pardinho was released by the Blue Jays organization on August 1, 2025.[11]
Ottawa Titans
editOn January 7, 2026, Pardinho signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.[12] However, he failed to make the Opening Day roster and was released prior to the start of the season on April 14.[13]
On June 2, 2026, Pardinho signed with the Ottawa Titans of the Frontier League.[14]
International career
editAs 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.[15]
At the 2023 Pan American Games, Pardinho was on Brazil's silver-medal winning team. In three games, he pitched four innings and allowed zero earned runs.[16]
References
edit- ^ Sanchez, Jesse (July 2, 2017). "International signing day: Top prospect tracker". MLB.com. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
- ^ Woodson, Brian (June 21, 2018). "Three-hitter wasted: Nobody from Bluefield messes with DeJesus in 2-0 defeat". bdtonline.com. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ "Jays' Pardinho has Tommy John surgery". milb.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ "Blue Jays pitching prospect Eric Pardinho undergoes Tommy John surgery". Sportsnet. February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "Eric Pardinho - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ "Eric Pardinho Stats & Scouting Report". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ "Blue Jays pitcher Eric Pardinho set to represent Brazil at World Baseball Classic Qualifier in March". bluejaysnation.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Blue Jays sign Pardinho, Lauer, Sanchez to minor league deals". sportsnet.ca. 20 December 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 7 de enero de 2026". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 14 de abril de 2026". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ^ "Frontier League Transactions". frontierleague.com. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ^ Matz, Eddie (June 21, 2017). "Meet Brazil's Most Valuable Arm". espn.com. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
- ^ "Santiago 2023 Pitching Stats - Brazil". WBSCamericas.org. WBSC. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors)
