Michael Ynoa (born September 24, 1991) is a Dominican-American pitcher who is commonly known as "Michael Inoa." Ynoa is signed with the Oakland Athletics for the amount of 4.25 million dollars, setting a new record for the A's organization after lefty pitcher Mark Mulder was signed for 3.2 million in 1998. Ynoa was named the "Number One" and the "crown jewel" in the "Best Latino Prospects of 2008. " Ynoa is said to be the most impressive Latin American player prospect since Félix Hernández in 2002.
He is 21 years of age, he is 6 feet 7 inches, and weighs 210 lbs (pounds), and two Major League Baseball teams (Cincinnati Reds, Texas Rangers) "reportedly offered Ynoa about $5 million." It was reported that Ynoa signed with Oakland after a deal fell through with the New York Yankees. The Yankees reportedly broke off talks with Ynoa after agent Adam Katz sought to renegotiate a handshake agreement with the club.
After pitching nine innings in the Arizona League, Ynoa underwent Tommy John surgery.
Ynoa's contract was selected on November 20, 2012 and was added to the 40-man roster.
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