| Eric Pardinho | |
| Team: | Free agent |
| Position: | Pitcher |
| Birth Date: | 5 January 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Lucélia, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Debutleague: | MLB |
| Statleague: | MLB |
Eric Eiji Pardinho (born January 5, 2001) is a Brazilian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.
As a 15-year-old, Pardinho played for Brazil in their attempt to qualify for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. He pitched of an inning against Pakistan, and his fastball was clocked as high as in 2016.[1] He was ranked by MLB as the fifth-best international prospect available during the 2017 international signing period. On July 2, 2017, Pardinho signed with the Toronto Blue Jays and received a $1.4 million signing bonus.[2] He was assigned to extended spring training for the remainder of the year, as well as the first half of the 2018 season. On June 20, 2018, Pardinho made his professional debut with the Rookie Advanced Bluefield Blue Jays.[3]
On February 11, 2020, Pardinho underwent Tommy John surgery and was ruled-out for the entire 2020 season.[4]
On November 6, 2024, he elected free agency.[5]