Mike Gosling

Mike Gosling
Pitcher
Born: September 23, 1980 (1980-09-23) (age 31)
Madison, Wisconsin
Batted: Left Threw: Left 
MLB debut
September 9, 2004 for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2009 for the Cleveland Indians
Career statistics
Win-Loss     3–4
Earned run average     4.85
Strikeouts     74
Teams

Michael Frederick Gosling (born September 23, 1980) is a retired left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who was most recently with the Cleveland Indians organization.

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Minnesota Twins

Gosling was originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 14th round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft,[1] but chose, instead, to go to college at Stanford University, where he obtained a major in human biology.[2]

Arizona Diamondbacks

He was drafted again, by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft,[1] and 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.[3] He split 2005 between the Diamondbacks and their triple A affiliate, the Tucson Sidewinders, going 0–3 with a 4.45 ERA in 13 appearances (five starts) for Arizona.[3]

Cincinnati Reds

In 2006, Gosling was selected off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.[2] He made only one appearance with the Reds in 2006,[3] and split 2007 between the Reds and their Triple-A affiliate, the Louisville Bats.[4] He made 24 total appearances in two seasons for the Reds, and was used exclusively out of the bullpen.[3]

Toronto Blue Jays

In 2008, Gosling played in the Toronto Blue Jays organization and had a 3.67 ERA for Triple-A Syracuse. Gosling 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. On June 2, Gosling was released by the Twins after he exercised the June 1 escape clause in his contract.

Cleveland Indians

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

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 triple-A minor league affiliate.

References

  1. ^ a b "Mike Gosling". Stanford University. http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/gosling_mike00.html. Retrieved 2011-06-14. 
  2. ^ a b Sheldon, Mark (2006-03-17). "Weird science: Gosling makes rotation bid". Minor League Baseball. MLB.com. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060317&content_id=48427&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp. Retrieved 2011-06-14. 
  3. ^ a b c d "Mike Gosling". Major League Baseball. http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=428420. Retrieved 2011-06-14. 
  4. ^ Allegri, Patrick (2007-06-17). "Notes: Gosling up, Stanton shelved". Major League Baseball. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070617&content_id=2031790&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb. Retrieved 2011-06-14. 
  5. ^ "Indians promote Mike Gosling" (Press release). Major League Baseball. 2009-06-19. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090619&content_id=5412930&vkey=pr_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle. Retrieved 2011-06-14. 

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