Mike Gosling

Michael Frederick Gosling (born September 23, 1980) is a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.

Minnesota Twins

Gosling was originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 14th round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft, but chose, instead, to complete college at Stanford University with a major in human biology.

Arizona Diamondbacks

He was drafted again, by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft, 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. 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).

Cincinnati Reds

In 2006, Gosling was selected off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. He made only one appearnace with the Reds in 2006, and split 2007 between the Reds and their Triple-A affiliate, the Louisville Bats. He made 24 total appearances used exclusively out of the bullpen.

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.

External links

• ESPN
• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference

References

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