# Ralph Garza Jr.

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{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{short description|American baseball player (born 1994)}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name        = Ralph Garza Jr.
|image       = Ralph Garza (cropped).jpg
|caption     = Garza with the [Tri-City ValleyCats](/source/Tri-City_ValleyCats) in 2015
|team        = Dorados de Chihuahua
|number      = 61
|position    = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher)
|birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1994|4|6}}
|birth_place = [Edinburg, Texas](/source/Edinburg%2C_Texas), U.S.
|bats        = Right
|throws      = Right
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate   = May 29
|debutyear   = 2021
|debutteam   = Houston Astros
|statleague  = MLB
|statyear    = 2022 season
|stat1label  = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching))
|stat1value  = 3–6
|stat2label  = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average)
|stat2value  = 3.44
|stat3label  = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s
|stat3value  = 46
|teams       =
* [Houston Astros](/source/Houston_Astros) ({{mlby|2021}})
* [Minnesota Twins](/source/Minnesota_Twins) ({{mlby|2021}})
* [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays) ({{mlby|2022}})
}}
'''Ralph Albert Garza Jr.''' (born April 6, 1994) is an American professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher) for the [Dorados de Chihuahua](/source/Dorados_de_Chihuahua) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League). He has previously played for the [Houston Astros](/source/Houston_Astros), [Minnesota Twins](/source/Minnesota_Twins), and [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays). He was drafted by the Astros in the 26th round of the [2015 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2015_Major_League_Baseball_draft).

==Professional career==
===Houston Astros===
Garza was drafted by the [Houston Astros](/source/2015_Houston_Astros_season) in the 26th round, 769th overall, of the [2015 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2015_Major_League_Baseball_draft) out of the [University of Oklahoma](/source/Oklahoma_Sooners_baseball). He made his professional debut with the Low-A [Tri-City ValleyCats](/source/Tri-City_ValleyCats).

Garza split the 2016 season between the Single-A [Quad Cities River Bandits](/source/Quad_Cities_River_Bandits) and the High-A [Lancaster JetHawks](/source/Lancaster_JetHawks), posting a 6–5 record and 3.35 ERA with 64 strikeouts. In 2017, he played for the High-A [Buies Creek Astros](/source/Buies_Creek_Astros), the Double-A [Corpus Christi Hooks](/source/Corpus_Christi_Hooks), and the Triple-A [Fresno Grizzlies](/source/Fresno_Grizzlies), accumulating a 3–3 record and 4.22 ERA in 36 appearances. He split the 2018 season between Fresno and Corpus Christi, pitching to a 7–2 record and 3.51 ERA in 66.2 innings of work.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ralph Garza College, Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=garza-000ral |website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref>

He spent 2019 in Triple-A with the [Round Rock Express](/source/Round_Rock_Express), registering an 8–1 record and 4.04 ERA in 42 appearances. Garza did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Minor League Season Canceled |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/06/2020-minor-league-season-will-be-canceled.html |website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> He was added to the Astros’ 60-man player pool for the season, but did not appear for the team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Astros Announce Initial 60-Man Player Pool |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/06/astros-announce-initial-60-man-player-pool.html |website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> He was assigned to the Triple-A [Sugar Land Skeeters](/source/Sugar_Land_Skeeters) to begin the 2021 season, and recorded 6.2 scoreless innings across 3 games to begin the year.

On May 26, [2021](/source/2021_Houston_Astros_season), the Astros selected Garza for the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lerner |first=Danielle |date=May 26, 2021 |title=Astros call up pitcher Ralph Garza Jr. for potential MLB debut |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/Astros-call-up-pitcher-Ralph-Garza-Jr-bullpen-16205459.php |work=[Houston Chronicle](/source/Houston_Chronicle)}}</ref>  Garza made his MLB debut on May 29, pitching in relief in the 12th inning of a game against the [San Diego Padres](/source/2021_San_Diego_Padres_season).  In the game, he notched his first major league strikeout, punching out Padres catcher [Víctor Caratini](/source/V%C3%ADctor_Caratini), but surrendered a 3-run home run to [Wil Myers](/source/Wil_Myers) and was credited with the loss. Garza won his first game as a pitcher on July 11. He was sent to relieve [Blake Taylor](/source/Blake_Taylor) in the eighth inning with the Astros down 7-2. He pitched the final five outs and allowed zero runs on three strikeouts and walks as the Astros won in the bottom of the ninth inning. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/HOU/HOU202107110.shtml|title=New York Yankees at Houston Astros Box Score, July 11, 2021}}</ref>

On August 1, Garza was [designated for assignment](/source/designated_for_assignment) by the Astros.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/astros-notes-garza-jr-james-bregman-baez-brantley.html|title=Astros Notes: Garza Jr., James, Bregman, Báez, Brantley}}</ref>

===Minnesota Twins===
On August 4, 2021, Garza was claimed off of waivers by the [Minnesota Twins](/source/Minnesota_Twins). He was assigned to the Triple-A [St. Paul Saints](/source/St._Paul_Saints).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/twins-claim-ralph-garza-jr-waivers-astros.html|title = Twins Claim Ralph Garza Jr. Off Waivers from Astros}}</ref> He made three appearances for St. Paul, allowing three runs in {{frac|3|2|3}} innings. He was designated for assignment by the Twins on March 22, 2022. 

===Tampa Bay Rays===
On March 24, 2022, Garza was claimed off waivers by the [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/03/red-sox-claim-ralph-garza-designate-kyle-tyler.html|title=Red Sox Claim Ralph Garza, Designate Kyle Tyler|date=March 24, 2022|accessdate=March 24, 2022}}</ref>

On April 7, 2022, Garza was claimed off of waivers by the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays), after he was designated for assignment by the Red Sox.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Franco |first1=Anthony |title=Rays Claim Ralph Garza, Select Chris Mazza |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/rays-claim-ralph-garza-select-chris-mazza.html |access-date=April 7, 2022}}</ref> In 19 games, he posted a 3.34 ERA in 35 innings. He was designated for assignment on August 20.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/rays-reinstate-manuel-margot-designate-ralph-garza-jr.htm |title=Rays Reinstate Manuel Margot, Designate Ralph Garza Jr. |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |website=www.mlbtraderumors.com |access-date=August 20, 2022 |quote= }}{{Dead link|date=September 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> Garza cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A [Durham Bulls](/source/Durham_Bulls) on August 23.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=August 23, 2022 |title=Outrights: Garza, Bugg, Godoy |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/rays-outright-ralph-garza-marlins-parker-bugg.html |access-date=2026-02-13 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> He elected free agency following the season on November 10.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-23-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=2023-06-01|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Toros de Tijuana===
On January 8, 2024, Garza signed with the [Toros de Tijuana](/source/Toros_de_Tijuana) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ralph Garza Reportará A Pretemporada De Toros|url=https://eljonronero.com/lmb/ralph-garza-reportara-a-pretemporada-de-toros/|access-date=March 3, 2024|website=eljonronero.com|language=en}}</ref> In 41 appearances for Tijuana, he compiled a 3–2 record and 1.30 ERA with 28 strikeouts across {{fraction|34|2|3}} innings pitched.

Garza made 52 appearances for the Toros during the 2025 campaign, accumulating a 2-4 record and 2.56 ERA with 42 strikeouts and four saves across {{fraction|45|2|3}} innings pitched.

===Leones de Yucatán===
On May 1, 2026, Garza signed with the [Leones de Yucatán](/source/Leones_de_Yucat%C3%A1n) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 1 de mayo de 2026|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-1-de-mayo-de-2026|access-date=May 16, 2026|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}}</ref> In four appearances, he posted a 0–1 record with a 7.36 ERA, three walks, and no strikeouts across {{fraction|3|2|3}} innings pitched. On May 9, Garza was waived by Yucatán.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 9 de mayo de 2026|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-9-de-mayo-de-2026|access-date=May 11, 2026|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}}</ref>

===Dorados de Chihuahua===
On May 10, 2026, Garza was claimed off waivers by the [Dorados de Chihuahua](/source/Dorados_de_Chihuahua) of the [Mexican Baseball League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 10 de mayo de 2026|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-10-de-mayo-de-2026|access-date=May 11, 2026|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Garza, Ralph}}
Category:1994 births
Category:Living people
Category:American expatriate baseball players in Mexico
Category:American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela
Category:Baseball players from Hidalgo County, Texas
Category:Buies Creek Astros players
Category:Caribes de Anzoátegui players
Category:Corpus Christi Hooks players
Category:Dorados de Chihuahua players
Category:Durham Bulls players
Category:Fresno Grizzlies players
Category:Houston Astros players
Category:Lancaster JetHawks players
Category:Leones de Yucatán players
Category:Major League Baseball pitchers
Category:Minnesota Twins players
Category:Oklahoma Sooners baseball players
Category:People from Edinburg, Texas
Category:Quad Cities River Bandits players
Category:Round Rock Express players
Category:St. Paul Saints players
Category:Sugar Land Skeeters players
Category:Sultanes de Monterrey players
Category:Tampa Bay Rays players
Category:Toros de Tijuana players
Category:21st-century American sportsmen
Category:Tri-City ValleyCats players
Category:Leones del Escogido players

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