Caleb Baragar

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22+13 innings in 24 games (one start). [6] He was second in the NL in win–loss percentage (.833; behind Max Fried). [7]

In the 2021 regular season with the Giants, he was 2–1 with 2 saves and a 1.57 ERA. He pitched in 25 games, pitching 23 innings in relief. With the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, he was 3–3 with an 8.46 ERA, pitching 22.1 innings in 22 games (one start). [8] He was designated for assignment on March 14, 2022, to create room on the roster for free agent signing Carlos Rodon.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On March 21, 2022, Baragar was claimed off of waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks. [9] He was designated for assignment on April 5, following the promotion of Óliver Pérez. [10] On April 10, Baragar was outrighted to the Triple-A Reno Aces. [11] In 43 games for Reno, he posted a 5.51 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 47+13 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 10. [12]

Cleveland Guardians

On December 22, 2022, Baragar signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians. [13] The deal includes an invitation to the Guardians' 2023 major league spring training camp. In 23 games for the Triple–A Columbus Clippers, he struggled to a 6.54 ERA with 41 strikeouts and 2 saves across 31+23 innings pitched. On August 3, 2023, Baragar was released by the Guardians organization. [14]

Lancaster Stormers

On April 15, 2024, Baragar signed with the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [15] He appeared in 3 games, all starts, and pitched to a 2.25 ERA with 18 strikeouts. [16]

Minnesota Twins

On May 10, 2024, Baragar’s contract was purchased by the Minnesota Twins organization. [17] In 16 games (4 starts) for the Triple–A St. Paul Saints, he logged a 2–3 record and 5.96 ERA with 26 strikeouts across 25+23 innings pitched. Baragar was released by the Twins organization on September 12. [18]

Toros de Tijuana

On February 11, 2025, Baragar signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. [19] He was released by the Tecolotes prior to the start of the season on April 14. [20]

On April 29, 2025, Baragar signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. [21] In 11 starts for Tijuana, Baragar pitched to a 5-0 record and 3.59 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 42+23 innings pitched.

Rakuten Monkeys

On August 19, 2025, Baragar signed with the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [22]

References

  1. Tachman, Tyler (July 9, 2020). "Former IU pitcher Caleb Baragar earns San Francisco Giants roster spot". Indiana Daily Student.
  2. "Northwoods League Alumni in Major League Baseball" (PDF). northwoodsleague.com.
  3. Schulman, Henry (July 23, 2020). "New Giants lefty Caleb Baragar credits analytics-inspired change for rapid rise". San Francisco Chronicle.
  4. Guardado, Maria (July 23, 2020). "Analytics help Baragar ascend to Majors". MLB.com.
  5. Kaminski, Steve (July 25, 2020). "Jenison's Caleb Baragar earns victory in Major League debut". mlive.com.
  6. "Caleb Baragar Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  7. "2020 National League Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com.
  8. "Caleb Baragar Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  9. Adams, Steve (March 21, 2022). "Diamondbacks Claim Caleb Baragar". mlbtraderumors.com.
  10. "Diamondbacks To Select Oliver Perez, Designate Caleb Baragar". mlbtraderumors.com. April 6, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  11. Polishuk, Mark (April 10, 2022). "Diamondbacks Place Luke Weaver On 10-Day IL". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  12. "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  13. "Guardians Sign Caleb Baragar, Caleb Simpson to Minor League Deals". December 22, 2022.
  14. "Transactions".
  15. "2024 Transactions". atlanticleague.com. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  16. "Caleb Baragar Amateur, College, Minor and Independent League Statistics". baseballreference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  17. "Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  18. https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-09-12
  19. "Tecos: Se perfila el zurdo Caleb Baragar como abridor de los Dos Laredos". milb.com. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  20. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 14 de abril de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  21. "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 29 de abril de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  22. "Rakuten Monkeys Sign Caleb Baragar". cpblstats.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
Caleb Baragar
Rakuten Monkeys
Pitcher
Born: (1994-04-09) April 9, 1994 (age 31)
Jenison, Michigan, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
MLB debut
July 25, 2020, for the San Francisco Giants