Sanjeewa Jayarathne

Sanjeewa Udayasiri Jayarathne Badde Gedara

• Height 5' 9", Weight 161 lb.

• Born January 7, 1990 in Dambulla, Central Province Sri Lanka

Biographical Information

Sanjeewa Jayarathne has pitched for the Sri Lankan national team.

Jayarathne struck out 7 in a complete game win over the more-experienced Hong Kong national team, allowing one run, in the 2015 East Asian Baseball Cup. He had a 6.48 ERA in the 2017 Asian Championship, losing to Romeo Jasmin Jr. and the Philippines then saving Karunarathne Chirath's 2-0 win over Hong Kong, Sri Lanka's first win in an Asian Championship. His 8 2/3 IP were second on the team, behind Tharindu Madumal.

In the 2018 Asian Games, he got the start against Thailand with a spot in the main round at stake. He had an okay first, allowing a lead-off single to Suratit Faengsup. Two balks and two grounders brought him in then Jayarathne fanned John Daru. In the 2nd, though, he allowed six hits while retiring only two and allowed six runs (one scored after Madumal Ponna Handi Tharidu relieved him). He did get his second K, against Sarawut Jandang. He took the loss to Kevin Kawin Irwin.

Off the field, he has been a teacher.