Julio Pinto is a native Venezuelan and is 29 years old. Pinto was signed in 2012 by the Kansas City Royals organization and was originally used as a starting pitcher. In 2018, Pinto transitioned from being a starter to the bullpen as a flamethrowing relief pitcher.  

The right-hander was signed on to become a farmhand for the Cincinnati Reds in 2019 until 2022 after he had made it to Triple-A Louisville. Pinto spent nine seasons in the minor leagues and starred in 231 games, striking out 439 batters in 463.0 innings. 

Pinto sat out in 2023 and decided to return the next year when he agreed to join the ‘Cats in his first campaign in an MLB partner league. He quickly became a workhorse out of the ‘pen for Gary. Pinto would hear his name called in 40 games, finishing five, recording 38 strikeouts in 41.1 innings.