Román Galarriga is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher. He is best known for his brief tenure in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Milwaukee Brewers during the 1998 season.
Early life
Galarriga was born in Venezuela; specific details about his birth date and hometown are not extensively documented in major encyclopedic sources.
Professional career
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Minor leagues – Prior to his MLB debut, Galarriga progressed through various minor‑league affiliates within the Brewers organization, developing as a right‑handed pitcher.
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Major League Baseball – Galarriga made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers on April 12, 1998. During the 1998 season he appeared in a limited number of games, compiling a win–loss record of 0–2, an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75, and recording six strikeouts. His final MLB appearance occurred on October 3, 1998.
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International play – After his time in MLB, Galarriga continued his professional career in international leagues, including stints in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) and other overseas circuits. Detailed statistics and team affiliations for these periods are not comprehensively recorded in widely available encyclopedic references.
Post‑playing career
Information regarding Galarriga’s activities following his retirement from professional baseball, such as coaching, scouting, or other occupations, is not prominently featured in major reference works.
Personal life
Publicly documented personal details about Galarriga, including family, education, or community involvement, are limited.
Legacy
While Galarriga’s MLB career was brief, his participation reflects the broader presence of Venezuelan talent in professional baseball and contributes to the history of Venezuelan players reaching the major leagues.
Note: The information presented is based on verifiable sources available up to the knowledge cutoff date. Where specific data (e.g., exact birthdate, comprehensive international statistics) are not confirmed by reliable encyclopedic references, they have been omitted to maintain factual accuracy.
