Michael Ynoa

Who is Michael Ynoa?

Michael Ynoa is a Dominican pitcher who is commonly known as "Michael Inoa." Ynoa 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 6 feet 7 inches, and weighs 210 lbs, and two Major League Baseball teams "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.

In August 2010, after pitching nine innings in the Arizona League, Ynoa underwent Tommy John surgery.

Ynoa's contract was selected by the A's on November 20, 2012, and he was added to the 40-man roster.