Kyle Barraclough

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Kyle Barraclough

| image = Kyle Barraclough (44019322354) (cropped).jpg

| caption = Barraclough with the Miami Marlins in 2018

| team = Guerreros de Oaxaca

| number =

| position = Pitcher

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|5|23}}

| birth_place = Santa Clara, California, U.S.

| bats = Right

| throws = Right

| debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = August 7

| debutyear = 2015

| debutteam = Miami Marlins

| statyear = 2023 season

| statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 19–16

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 3.86

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 350

| teams =

Miami Marlins ({{mlby|2015}}–{{mlby|2018}})
Washington Nationals ({{mlby|2019}})
San Francisco Giants ({{mlby|2019}})
Minnesota Twins ({{mlby|2021}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2022}})
Boston Red Sox ({{mlby|2023}})

}}

Kyle David Barraclough ({{respell|bear-claw}}{{Cite web |title=Kyle Barraclough |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/barraky01.shtml |access-date=July 4, 2016 |website=Baseball-Reference.com}} born May 23, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins, Washington Nationals, San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, and Boston Red Sox.

Career

After graduating from Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, California,{{Cite web |title=Former Wilcox Star Shining in the Major Leagues – The Silicon Valley Voice |date=July 19, 2017 |url=https://www.svvoice.com/former-wilcox-star-shining-in-the-major-leagues/ |access-date=August 9, 2019 |publisher=Svvoice.com}} 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 (ERA) in 15 games (14 starts).{{Cite web |title=Kyle Barraclough Selected By Twins In MLB Draft – SMC California Athletics |date=June 8, 2011 |url=https://smcgaels.com/news/2011/6/8/Kyle_Barraclough_Selected_By_Twins_In_MLB_Draft.aspx |access-date=August 9, 2019 |publisher=Smcgaels.com}} After the season, he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 40th round of the 2011 MLB draft, but did not sign.{{Cite web |title=Kyle Barraclough Selected By Twins In MLB Draft |url=http://www.smcgaels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21400&ATCLID=205158213 |access-date=December 3, 2015 |website=SMCGaels.com}} As a senior in 2012, he pitched to a 2–9 record with a 3.95 ERA in 84 innings.{{Cite web |last=Wagaman |first=Andrew |title=Cardinals make draft picks in rounds 2–15 today | Cardinal Beat |date=June 5, 2012 |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinal-beat/cardinals-make-draft-picks-in-rounds---today/article_a941ed5a-af2b-11e1-b0df-0019bb30f31a.html |access-date=August 9, 2019 |publisher=stltoday.com}}

=St. Louis Cardinals=

Barraclough was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh round, 240th overall, of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.{{Cite web |title=BSB – Kyle Barraclough Drafted By Cardinals in Seventh Round |url=http://www.smcgaels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21400&ATCLID=205436482 |access-date=December 3, 2015 |website=SMCGaels.com}} He signed with the Cardinals and made his professional debut with the Low-A Batavia Muckdogs. In 15 games between Batavia and the Single-A Quad Cities River Bandits, Barraclough posted a 3.06 ERA with 33 strikeouts. In 2013, he played for the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Cardinals, struggling to a 13.50 ERA in 3 appearances and missing most of the season due to injury.

Barraclough split the 2014 season between the Single-A Peoria Chiefs and the High-A Palm Beach Cardinals, pitching to a cumulative 2–2 record and 2.45 ERA in 48 appearances between the two teams. In 2015, after logging a stellar 0.60 ERA in 11 games for Palm Beach, Barraclough received a promotion to the Double-A Springfield Cardinals, where he was named a Texas League All-Star after recording a 3.28 ERA with 28 strikeouts in {{fraction|24|2|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=barrac000kyl|title = Kyle Barraclough College & Minor Leagues Statistics & History}}

=Miami Marlins=

On July 24, 2015, Barraclough was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Steve Cishek.{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Cardinals add former Miami Marlins closer Steve Cishek to bullpen |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13313621/st-louis-cardinals-add-former-miami-marlins-closer-steve-cishek-bullpen |access-date=December 3, 2015 |website=ESPN.com|date=July 24, 2015 }} He was called up to the major leagues for the first time on August 7.{{Cite web |title=Miami Marlins place Jose Urena, Andre Rienzo on DL; call up Kendry Flores, Kyle Barraclough |url=http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/miami-marlins-jose-urena-andre-rienzo-dl-call-up-kendry-flores-kyle-barraclough-080715 |access-date=December 3, 2015 |website=FOX Sports|date=August 7, 2015 }} Barraclough struck out Joey Terdoslavich of the Atlanta Braves for his first Major League strikeout. In 25 appearances during his rookie campaign, Barraclough compiled a 2-1 record and 2.59 ERA with 30 strikeouts and 18 walks across {{frac|24|1|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Kyle Barraclough 2015 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/34830/year/2015/category/pitching|access-date=May 29, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}

Barraclough made 75 appearances out of the bullpen for Miami during the 2016 season, registering a 6-3 record and 2.85 ERA with 113 strikeouts across {{fraction|72|2|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Kyle Barraclough 2016 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/34830/year/2016/category/pitching|access-date=May 29, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}} He pitched in 66 contests for the Marlins in 2017, posting a 6-2 record and 3.00 ERA with 76 strikeouts over 66 innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Kyle Barraclough 2017 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/34830/year/2017/category/pitching|access-date=May 29, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}

On June 3, 2018, Barraclough replaced Brad Ziegler as Miami's closer.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}} In 61 appearances for the Marlins on the season, he compiled a 1-6 record and 4.20 ERA with 60 strikeouts and 10 saves across {{fraction|55|2|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Kyle Barraclough 2018 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/34830/year/2018/category/pitching|access-date=May 29, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}

=Washington Nationals=

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On October 10, 2018, Barraclough was traded to the Washington Nationals for international slot value.{{Cite news |title=Nationals acquire reliever Kyle Barraclough from the Marlins |language=en-US |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nationals-acquire-reliever-kyle-barraclough-165801094.html |access-date=October 10, 2018}} He was sent down to the Harrisburg Senators of the Double–A Eastern League on July 27, 2019, after struggling to a 6.66 ERA in 33 appearances.{{Cite web |last=Collier |first=Jamal |date=July 27, 2019 |title=Kyle Barraclough optioned to Double-A Harrisburg | Washington Nationals |url=https://www.mlb.com/nationals/news/kyle-barraclough-optioned-double-a |access-date=August 9, 2019 |website=Mlb.com}} On August 6, Barraclough was designated for assignment.

=San Francisco Giants=

On August 9, 2019, the San Francisco Giants claimed Barraclough from the Nationals off of waivers.{{Cite web |last=Calcaterra |first=Craig |date=August 9, 2019 |title=Giants claim Kyle Barraclough from Nationals |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/giants-claim-kyle-barraclough-nationals-194519259.html |access-date=August 9, 2019 |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com}} On August 15, Barraclough was designated for assignment by San Francisco. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Sacramento River Catsthe following day.{{Cite web |last=Todd |first=Jeff |date=August 16, 2019 |title=Giants Outright Kyle Barraclough |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/giants-outright-kyle-barraclough.html |access-date=August 18, 2019 |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors}} On September 2, the Giants selected Barraclough's contract, adding him to their active roster. He made 10 appearances for San Francisco, recording a 2.25 ERA with 10 strikeouts over eight innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Kyle Barraclough 2019 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/34830/year/2019/category/pitching|access-date=May 29, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}} Barraclough was designated for assignment on October 30 and elected free agency on November 1.{{Cite web |last=Crowley |first=Kerry |date=October 30, 2019 |title=Giants make first acquisition of offseason, add left-handed starting pitcher |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/10/30/giants-make-first-acquisition-of-offseason-add-left-handed-starting-pitcher/ |access-date=October 30, 2019 |website=The Mercury News}}

=San Diego Padres=

On December 17, 2019, Barraclough signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization. Barraclough did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=September 24, 2023|website=mlb.com|language=en}} He elected free agency on July 14, 2020.

=New York Yankees=

On February 2, 2021, Barraclough signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees organization and was invited to Spring Training.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/02/yankees-kyle-barraclough-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html|title = Yankees, Kyle Barraclough Agree to Minor League Deal| date=February 2, 2021 }} Barraclough pitched to a 3.21 ERA in 14.0 innings of work for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, but was released on June 18.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/kyle-barraclough-parts-ways-with-yankees/|title = Kyle Barraclough: Parts ways with Yankees| date=June 18, 2021 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/yankees-release-kyle-barraclough.html|title = Yankees Release Kyle Barraclough| date=June 18, 2021 }}

=Minnesota Twins=

On June 20, 2021, Barraclough signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization and was assigned to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints.{{Cite web |date=June 20, 2021 |title=Five-Year MLB Veteran Kyle Barraclough Added To Saints Roster |url=https://www.milb.com/st-paul/news/five-year-mlb-veteran-kyle-barraclough-added-to-saints-roster |access-date=June 20, 2021 |publisher=MiLB.com}} After posting a 2.86 ERA with 31 strikeouts and 18 appearances for St. Paul, the Twins selected Barraclough's contract on August 19. Barraclough entered in relief for the Twins against the Yankees on August 20. {{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/twins-to-select-andrew-albers-kyle-barraclough.html|title=Twins Select Andrew Albers, Kyle Barraclough|date=August 19, 2021 }} Barraclough made 10 appearances for the Twins, going 2–0 with a 5.54 ERA and 18 strikeouts. On October 8, Barraclough was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.{{Cite web|url=https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/veteran_rhp_kyle_barraclough_among_six_players_outrighted_by_twins/s1_13237_36084467#:~:text=The%20Twins%20have%20outrighted%20six,Albers%20and%20infielder%20Drew%20Maggi.|title = Veteran RHP Kyle Barraclough among six players outrighted by Twins|date = October 8, 2021}} On October 14, Barraclough elected free agency.{{Cite web |title=Players Recently Electing Free Agency|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/10/players-recently-electing-free-agency-3.html |access-date=October 16, 2021 |website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=October 16, 2021 }}

=Los Angeles Angels=

On January 13, 2022, Barraclough signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/01/angels-sign-magneuris-sierra-kyle-barraclough-to-minors-deals.html|title=Angels Sign Magneuris Sierra, Kyle Barraclough To Minors Deals

|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=January 13, 2022}} He was assigned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees to begin the year. On May 7, Barraclough was selected to the 40-man and active rosters.{{Cite web|title=Angels' Kyle Barraclough: Joins big-league roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-kyle-barraclough-joins-big-league-roster/|access-date=2023-02-07|website=cbssports.com|date=May 7, 2022 |language=en}} Barraclough was designated for assignment on June 27 after Dillon Thomas was claimed off waivers.{{Cite web|title=Angels' Kyle Barraclough: Loses 40-man spot|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-kyle-barraclough-loses-40-man-spot/amp/|access-date=2023-03-23|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He was outrighted off the roster on June 30. He finished the season at 0–1 record with a 3.00 ERA and nine strikeouts in eight games. In 41 appearances for Salt Lake, Barraclough recorded a 3.00 ERA with 61 strikeouts and 2 saves in 45 innings pitched. On October 14, Barraclough elected to become a free agent.

=High Point Rockers=

On May 16, 2023, Barraclough signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{cite web | url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ | title=Transactions – Atlantic League Pro Baseball }} In 7 games (2 starts) for the Rockers, Barraclough posted a 1.00 ERA with 17 strikeouts and one save in 18 innings of work.

=Boston Red Sox=

On June 19, 2023, Barraclough signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox's Kyle Barraclough: Finds work with Boston|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-kyle-barraclough-finds-work-with-boston/amp/|access-date=June 19, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} Barraclough was assigned the Red Sox Triple-A affiliate, the Worcester Red Sox. He enjoyed success in Worcester, going 7–0 with a 2.57 ERA in eight appearances, including seven starts. On August 9, his contract was selected and he was promoted to the major leagues.{{cite news |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/08/red-sox-4-roster-moves-kyle-barraclough-361-era-in-big-leagues-promoted.html |title=Red Sox to make 4 roster moves: Kyle Barraclough promoted, righty DFA'd |first=Christopher |last=Smith |website=masslive.com |date=August 9, 2023 |accessdate=August 9, 2023}} He made his Red Sox debut on August 11 in relief against the Detroit Tigers, pitching {{frac|1|1|3}} scoreless innings with three strikeouts and earning the win. He was optioned back to Worcester on August 13, as Garrett Whitlock was activated from the injured list,{{cite magazine |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/injuries/standout-boston-red-sox-pitcher-garrett-whitlock-finally-activated-from-60-day-injured-list |title=Standout Boston Red Sox Pitcher Garrett Whitlock Finally Activated From Injured List |first=Sam |last=Connon |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=August 13, 2023 |accessdate=August 14, 2023}} and recalled again on August 28.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2023/08 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff: Transactions |website=MLB.com |publisher=Boston Red Sox |date=August 2023 |accessdate=August 28, 2023}} Barraclough was hit hard during his second call-up, as Red Sox manager Alex Cora left him in a game against the Houston Astros (whom the Red Sox were pursuing for a postseason wild card berth) for {{frac|4|1|3}} innings during which he threw a career-high 94 pitches while allowing 11 hits and 10 earned runs, while also hitting three batters. The decision was attributed to the majority of Boston's bullpen being tired, leaving Barraclough to pitch multiple innings despite the outcome.{{cite news |url=https://nesn.com/2023/08/red-sox-notes-kyle-barraclough-eats-innings-with-tired-bullpen/ |title=Red Sox Notes: Kyle Barraclough Eats Innings With Tired Bullpen |first=Tim |last=Crowley |website=NESN |date=August 29, 2023 |accessdate=August 29, 2023}} Cora gave Barraclough the option to end his outing before the ninth inning and have a position player pitch, but Barraclough declined and finished the game.{{cite news |url=https://nesn.com/2023/08/alex-cora-made-offer-to-kyle-barraclough-amid-rough-outing/ |title=Alex Cora Made Offer To Kyle Barraclough Amid Rough Outing |website=NESN |first=Adam |last=London |date=August 29, 2023}} Barraclough was optioned back to Worcester the next day.{{cite news |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/08/red-sox-roster-moves-lefty-promoted-kyle-barraclough-returns-to-worcester.html |title=Red Sox roster moves: Lefty promoted, Kyle Barraclough returns to Worcester |first=Christopher |last=Smith |website=masslive.com |date=August 29, 2023 |accessdate=August 29, 2023}} On September 24, Barraclough was designated for assignment following the activation of Zack Kelly from the injured list.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox's Kyle Barraclough: DFA'd by Sox|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-kyle-barraclough-dfad-by-sox/|access-date=September 24, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=September 24, 2023 |language=en}} On September 26, he cleared waivers and was subsequently outrighted to Worcester.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2023/09 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |publisher=Boston Red Sox |date=September 2023 |accessdate=September 27, 2023}} Barraclough elected free agency on October 10.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/news/red-sox-hurler-elects-free-agency-after-rocky-stint-in-boston-steve1 |title=Red Sox Hurler Elects Free Agency After Rocky Stint In Boston |first=Stephen |last=Mottram |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=October 11, 2023 |accessdate=October 16, 2023}}

=High Point Rockers (second stint)=

On April 24, 2024, Barraclough signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{cite web | url=https://baseball.pointstreak.com/team_roster.html?teamid=163529&seasonid=33927 | title=High Point Rockers - Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - team roster }} In two starts for the club, Barraclough registered a 2.00 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 9 innings pitched.

=Texas Rangers=

On May 6, 2024, Barraclough's contract was purchased by the Texas Rangers.{{Cite web|title=Rockers Barraclough Headed to Texas Rangers|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/rockers-barraclough-headed-to-texas-rangers/n-6090414|access-date=May 6, 2024|website=oursportscentral.com|date=May 6, 2024 |language=en}} In 31 appearances for the Triple-A Round Rock Express, posting a 1-4 record and 3.74 ERA with 67 strikeouts and 4 saves across {{fraction|55|1|3}} innings pitched. Barraclough elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2024|work=Baseball America|date=November 6, 2024|accessdate=November 6, 2024|first=Matt|last=Eddy}}

=High Point Rockers (third stint)=

On April 16, 2025, Barraclough signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=https://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=34102|access-date=April 16, 2025|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}} In eight starts for High Point, Barraclough logged a 5-0 record and 3.51 ERA with 38 strikeouts over 41 innings of work.

=Guerreros de Oaxaca=

On June 20, 2025, Barraclough signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 20 de junio de 2025|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-20-de-junio-de-2025|access-date=June 21, 2025|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}}