Lucas Gilbreath

Lucas Gilbreath
Colorado Rockies – No. 58
Pitcher
Born: (1996-03-05) March 5, 1996 (age 28)
Westminster, Colorado, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 1, 2021, for the Colorado Rockies
MLB statistics
(through August 16, 2024)
Win–loss record5–2
Earned run average3.75
Strikeouts93
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Teams

Lucas Grant Gilbreath (born March 5, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021.

Amateur career

Gilbreath attended Legacy High School in Broomfield, Colorado. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 36th round of the 2014 MLB draft, but did not sign and played college baseball at the University of Minnesota.[1] In 2016, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2] He was again drafted by the Rockies, this time in the seventh round of the 2017 MLB draft, and signed.[3]

Professional career

Gilbreath began his career with the rookie–level Grand Junction Rockies. In 2018, Gilbreath pitched for the Single-A Asheville Tourists, recording a 7-8 record and 5.04 ERA with 119 strikeouts in 116 innings pitched. He spent the 2019 season with the High-A Lancaster JetHawks, pitching to a 5-10 record and 5.81 ERA with 143 strikeouts in 28 appearances.[4]

On November 20, 2020, the Rockies added Gilbreath to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[5] On April 17, 2021, Gilbreath was promoted to the major leagues for the first time,[6] however he was optioned down the next day without making an appearance. He was recalled to the active roster on May 1.[7] Gilbreath made his MLB debut that day and pitched an inning of relief, but allowed a home run to the Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Rojas. Gilbreath was amongst the best Rockies relievers in his rookie campaign, posting an ERA of 3.38 in 47 games. He had 44 strikeouts in 42+2⁄3 innings. Gilbreath appeared in 47 contests for Colorado in 2022 as well. In 43 innings pitched, he posted a 2-0 record and 4.19 ERA with 49 strikeouts.

On March 7, 2023, it was announced that Gilbreath would undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season before it began.[8]

On August 16, 2024, Gilbreath was activated from the injured list to make his return from surgery.[9]

References

  1. ^ Nabhan, Karim. "Gilbreath chases the majors with hometown team".
  2. ^ "#25 Lucas Gilbreath". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  3. ^ Harding, Thomas (June 13, 2017). "Lucas Gilbreath drafted by Rockies again | Colorado Rockies". Mlb.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  4. ^ "Lucas Gilbreath Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  5. ^ Harding, Thomas (November 20, 2020). "Rockies add 4 to roster before Rule 5 Draft | Colorado Rockies". Mlb.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions". Major League Baseball.
  7. ^ "Rockies Place Antonio Senzatela On 10-Day Injured List". MLB Trade Rumors.
  8. ^ "Rockies' Lucas Gilbreath: Will undergo Tommy John surgery". CBSSports.com. March 8, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "Rockies To Release Elias Diaz, Promote Drew Romo". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.