Caleb Baragar (born April 9, 1994) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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. He pitched in college baseball for

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and

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. Baragar was drafted by the

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in the ninth round of the

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, and made his

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(MLB) debut for them in 2020.

Amateur career

Bargar attended Jenison High School, where he threw two

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s. He pitched his first two collegiate seasons for

in 2013 and 2014. He transferred to

for his final two years, in 2015 and 2016. Baragar was drafted by the

in the ninth round (275th overall) of the

Professional career

San Francisco Giants

After spending parts of four seasons in the minor leagues, in which he was 18–20 with a 3.82 ERA, and being named a 2019 Eastern League Mid-Season All-Star, Baragar was invited to

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for the Giants in 2020. Baragar made the Giants' 2020

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roster and his contract was selected to the

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. He made his MLB debut on July 25, 2020, earning the win after pitching two scoreless innings in relief against the

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. In 2020 he was 5–1 with a 4.03 ERA, pitching innings in 24 games (one start). He was second in the NL in win–loss percentage (.833; behind

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). In the 2021 regular season with the Giants, he was 2–1 with 2 saves and a 1.57 ERA. He pitched in 25 games, pitching 23 innings in relief. With the Triple–A

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, he was 3–3 with an 8.46 ERA, pitching 22.1 innings in 22 games (one start). He was designated for assignment on March 14, 2022, to create room on the roster for free agent signing Carlos Rodon.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On March 21, 2022, Baragar was claimed off of waivers by the

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. He was

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on April 5, following the promotion of

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. On April 10, Baragar was outrighted to the Triple-A

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. In 43 games for Reno, he posted a 5.51 ERA with 50 strikeouts in innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.

Cleveland Guardians

On December 22, 2022, Baragar signed a minor league deal with the

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. The deal includes an invitation to the Guardians' 2023 major league

camp. In 23 games for the Triple–A

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, he struggled to a 6.54 ERA with 41 strikeouts and 2 saves across innings pitched. On August 3, 2023, Baragar was released by the Guardians organization.

Lancaster Stormers

On April 15, 2024, Baragar signed with the

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of the

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. He appeared in 3 games, all starts, and pitched to a 2.25 ERA with 18 strikeouts.

Minnesota Twins

On May 10, 2024, Baragar’s contract was purchased by the

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organization. In 16 games (4 starts) for the Triple–A

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, he logged a 2–3 record and 5.96 ERA with 26 strikeouts across innings pitched. Baragar was released by the Twins organization on September 12.

Toros de Tijuana

On February 11, 2025, Baragar signed with the

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of the

. He was released by the Tecolotes prior to the start of the season on April 14. On April 29, 2025, Baragar signed with the

of the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Baragar, Caleb 1994 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Mexico Arizona League Giants players Augusta GreenJackets players Baseball players from Ottawa County, Michigan Columbus Clippers players Indiana Hoosiers baseball players Lancaster Barnstormers players Major League Baseball pitchers People from Jenison, Michigan Reno Aces players Richmond Flying Squirrels players Sacramento River Cats players San Francisco Giants players San Jose Giants players St. Paul Saints players Toros de Tijuana players