Yadier Pedroso

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameYadier•Pedroso González
Used nameYadier•Pedroso
Born9 April 1986 in Guanajay, Artemisa (CUB)
Died16 March 2013 in Artemisa, Artemisa (CUB)
Measurements184 cm / 86 kg
AffiliationsLa Habana
NOC Cuba
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Yadier Pedroso, a right-handed pitcher, initially played for La Habana in the Cuban National Series, beginning in 2004-05, going 11-4 with a 2.47 ERA as a rookie. He first came to notice when he starred in the 2004 World Junior Championships, leading Cuba to the gold medal. In that tournament he threw a 1-hit shutout in the final game against Japan and Yu Darvish, and Pedroso was named the tournament MVP. He was elevated to the Cuban Senior National Team in 2005 and helped Cuba win a gold medal at the 2005 World Cup, although he struggled in his outings at that event. In addition to his Olympic silver medal in 2008, Pedroso won gold at the 2010 Intercontinental Cup and 2010 Universiade, and the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games, adding a silver at the 2009 World Cup, and a bronze in the 2011 Pan-American Games. Pedroso also played for Cuba at the 2006 and 2013 World Baseball Classics. He died quite young in a car accident, which occurred just after Cuba was eliminated at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2008 Summer Olympics Baseball (Baseball/Softball) CUB Yadier Pedroso
Baseball, Men (Olympic) Cuba 2 Silver

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