Mike Gosling
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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.
, but chose, instead, to go to college at Stanford University
, where he obtained a major in human biology
.
in the second round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft
, and made his major league
debut with the D-backs on September 9, . He went 1–1 with a 4.62 earned run average
in six appearances (four starts) for the season. He split 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.
. He made only one appearance with the Reds in 2006, and split between the Reds and their Triple-A affiliate, the Louisville Bats
. He made 24 total appearances in two seasons for the Reds, and was used exclusively out of the bullpen
.
organization and had a 3.67 ERA for Triple-A Syracuse. Gosling became a free agent at the end of the season.
. He was then called up on June 19.
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.
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who was most recently with the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
organization.
Minnesota Twins
Gosling was originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 14th round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft1998 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1998 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 2 and 3, 1998...
, but chose, instead, to go to college at Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
, where he obtained a major in human biology
Human biology
Human Biology is an interdisciplinary area of study that examines humans through the influences and interplay of many diverse fields such as genetics, evolution, physiology, epidemiology, ecology, nutrition, population genetics and sociocultural influences. It is closely related to...
.
Arizona Diamondbacks
He was drafted again, by the Arizona DiamondbacksArizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
in the second round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft
2001 Major League Baseball Draft
-First Round Selections:-Supplemental First Round Selections:-Background:The Minnesota Twins selected St. Paul, MN native Joe Mauer with the number one pick in the 2001 draft. The 18-year-old Mauer, a catcher from Cretin-Derham Hall High School in St. Paul, became the seventh Minnesotan to be...
, and made his major league
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
debut with the D-backs on September 9, . He went 1–1 with a 4.62 earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
in six appearances (four starts) for the season. He split between the Diamondbacks and their triple A affiliate, the Tucson Sidewinders
Tucson Sidewinders
The Tucson Sidewinders were a minor league baseball team based in Tucson, Arizona. The team, which played in the Pacific Coast League, was the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks major-league club....
, going 0–3 with a 4.45 ERA in 13 appearances (five starts) for Arizona.
Cincinnati Reds
In , Gosling was selected off waivers by the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. He made only one appearance with the Reds in 2006, and split between the Reds and their Triple-A affiliate, the Louisville Bats
Louisville Bats
The Louisville Bats, which play in Louisville, Kentucky, are the AAA minor league baseball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The team, formerly known as the Louisville RiverBats, plays in the International League...
. He made 24 total appearances in two seasons for the Reds, and was used exclusively out of the bullpen
Bullpen
In baseball, the bullpen is the area where relief pitchers warm-up before entering a game. Depending on the ballpark, it may be situated in foul territory along the baselines or just beyond the outfield fence. Also, a team's roster of relief pitchers is metonymically referred to as "the bullpen"...
.
Toronto Blue Jays
In , Gosling played in the Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
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 , 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 IndiansCleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
. He was then called up on June 19.
On December 2, 2009, Gosling re-signed with the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
on a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.
On May 17, 2010, Gosling officially announced his retirement before a Columbus Clippers
Columbus Clippers
The Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
game for Cleveland's triple-A minor league affiliate.