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Eric Eiji Tanuguchi Pardinho (born January 5, 2001) is a Brazilian professional baseball pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.
Pardinho 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]
On February 11, 2020, Pardinho underwent Tommy John surgery and was ruled out for the entirety of the 2020 season.[3] The 2020 minor league season was ultimately cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,[4] and he made two rehabilitation appearances for the rookie–level Florida Complex League Blue Jays in 2021.
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. Pardinho elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[5]
On December 20, 2024, Pardinho re–signed with the Blue Jays on a minor league contract.[6]
As 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.[7]
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.[8]
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