Mike Gosling

Mike Gosling
Pitcher
Born: (1980-09-23) September 23, 1980 (age 44)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 9, 2004, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2009, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3–4
Earned run average4.85
Strikeouts74
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Teams

Michael Frederick Gosling (born September 23, 1980) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) left-handed pitcher who played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cincinnati Reds, and Cleveland Indians from 2004 to 2009.

Amateur career

Gosling was originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 14th round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft,[1] but chose to go to college at Stanford University, where he graduated with a degree in Human Biology.[2] In 1999, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3]

Professional career

Arizona Diamondbacks

He was drafted again, by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2nd round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] Gosling began his career in AA with the El Paso Diablos, and led the Texas League in wins in 2002. After shoulder surgery in 2003, he made his major league debut with the D-backs on September 9, 2004. He went 1–1 with a 4.62 earned run average in six appearances (four starts) for the season.[4] He split 2005 between the Diamondbacks and their AAA affiliate, the Tucson Sidewinders, going 0–3 with a 4.45 ERA in 13 appearances (five starts) for Arizona.[4]

Cincinnati Reds

In 2006, Gosling was selected off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.[2] He made one appearance with the Reds in 2006,[4] and split 2007 between the Reds and their AAA affiliate, the Louisville Bats,[5] going 2–0 with the Reds. He made 24 total appearances in two seasons for the Reds, and was used exclusively out of the bullpen.[4]

Toronto Blue Jays

In 2008, Gosling played in the Toronto Blue Jays organization and had a 3.67 ERA for AAA Syracuse. Gosling led the league in appearances and became a free agent at the end of the season.

Minnesota Twins

In January 2009, Gosling signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. After going 7-1 out of the bullpen for the Rochester Red Wings, Gosling exercised a June 1 escape clause in his contract to become a free agent.

Cleveland Indians

On June 5, 2009, Gosling signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. He was then called up on June 19 [6] and made 15 appearances for the Indians.

On December 2, 2009, Gosling re-signed with the Cleveland Indians on a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.

On May 17, 2010, Gosling officially announced his retirement before a Columbus Clippers game for Cleveland's AAA minor league affiliate. He finished his career that night by pitching 6.1 scoreless innings in a spot start against the Durham Bulls.[7]

Life after baseball

In August 2012, Gosling returned to Stanford and enrolled at Stanford Law School.

References

  1. ^ a b "Mike Gosling". Stanford University. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  2. ^ a b Sheldon, Mark (March 17, 2006). "Weird science: Gosling makes rotation bid". Minor League Baseball. MLB.com. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  3. ^ "1999 Orleans Cardinals". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d "Mike Gosling". Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  5. ^ Allegri, Patrick (June 17, 2007). "Notes: Gosling up, Stanton shelved". Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  6. ^ "Indians promote Mike Gosling" (Press release). Major League Baseball. June 19, 2009. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  7. ^ "Gosling Heads Into Retirement A Winner".