Manny Parra

Manuel Alex "Manny" Parra (born October 30, 1982, in Carmichael, California) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. Parra graduated from Casa Roble High School in 2000, and American River College in 2002. While playing in high school, he also played first base. He was named the National Junior College Player of the Year in 2002 by Baseball America. At the conclusion of the season, Parra had a 10-8 record. His 17 wild pitches tied for the most in the majors. His split-finger fastball was the most effective among major league starting pitchers. On June 6, 2010, Parra became the 52nd Major League pitcher to strike out four batters in an inning. He did so against the St. Louis Cardinals. After having missed the entire...