Kyle Barraclough


Kyle David Barraclough is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Miami Marlins, Washington Nationals, and San Francisco Giants. His surname is pronounced "bear-claw".

Career

After graduating from Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, California, Barraclough played college baseball at St. Mary's College of California. In 2011, his junior year, he had a 6–5 win–loss record with a 3.60 earned run average in 15 games. After the season, he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 40th round of the 2011 MLB draft, but did not sign. As a senior in 2012, he pitched to a 2–9 record with a 3.95 ERA in 84 innings. He was then drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2012 MLB draft.

Miami Marlins

On July 24, 2015, Barraclough was traded to the Miami Marlins for Steve Cishek. He was called up to the majors for the first time on August 7, 2015. He struck out Joey Terdoslavich for his first Major League strikeout. He finished 2–1 with a 2.59 ERA in innings, he struck out 30 while issuing 18 walks. In 2016, he struck out 113 in just innings. He also issued 44 walks. The next season he appeared in 66 games, striking out 76 in 66 innings. On June 3, 2018, he replaced Brad Ziegler as closer.

Washington Nationals

On October 10, 2018, Barraclough was traded to the Washington Nationals for international slot value. He was sent down to the Harrisburg Senators of the Class AA Eastern League on July 27, 2019, after struggling to a 6.66 ERA in 33 appearances. On August 6, 2019, Barraclough was designated for assignment.

San Francisco Giants

On August 9, 2019, the San Francisco Giants claimed Barraclough from the Nationals off of waivers. On August 15, Barraclough was designated for assignment. He was outrighted to AAA by the Giants on August 16. On September 2, the Giants selected Barraclough's contract. Barraclough was designated for assignment on October 30 and elected free agency on November 1.

San Diego Padres

On December 17, 2019, Barraclough signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization. He elected free agency on July 14, 2020.

Personal

Barraclough grew up a Giants fan.