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Daniel Gossett
Gossett with the Oakland Athletics
Pitcher
Born: (1992-11-13) November 13, 1992 (age 31)
Lyman, South Carolina, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 14, 2017, for the Oakland Athletics
Last MLB appearance
June 3, 2018, for the Oakland Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–14
Earned run average5.91
Strikeouts84
Teams

Daniel James Gossett (born November 13, 1992) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

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Gossett attended James F. Byrnes High School in Duncan, South Carolina. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 16th round of the 2011 MLB draft.[1] He did not sign with the Red Sox, deciding to play college baseball at Clemson University instead.[2][3]

Oakland Athletics

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After his junior year in college, Gossett was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the second round of the 2014 MLB draft.[4]

Gossett made his professional debut with the Low–A Vermont Lake Monsters in 2014. He played in 12 games with a 2.25 earned run average (ERA) and 25 strikeouts. He pitched with the Single–A Beloit Snappers in 2015, ending with a 5–13 win–loss record, a 4.75 ERA, and 112 strikeouts. He started 2016 with the High–A Stockton Ports and was promoted to the Double-A Midland RockHounds and Triple-A Nashville Sounds during the season.[5] He finished the 2016 campaign with a 10–6 record and a 2.69 ERA with 151 strikeouts.[6]

Gossett began the 2017 season with Nashville, and was promoted to Oakland on June 14 to make his major league debut that day against the Miami Marlins.[7] He pitched the remainder of the season with the A's, going 4–11 in 18 starts with an ERA of 6.11 in 91+1⁄3 innings. In 2018, he was limited to five starts and underwent Tommy John surgery on July 31.[8] He missed the remainder of the 2018 season and all of the 2019 season. On July 23, 2020, Gossett was designated for assignment.[9] He was released on July 27.

Boston Red Sox

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On January 4, 2021, Gossett signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox organization.[10] In 20 appearances (18 starts) with the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, he pitched to a 4.22 ERA and 7–5 record while striking out 81 batters in 98 innings.[6] He became a free agent following the season.

Minnesota Twins

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On February 17, 2022, Gossett signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[11] On August 19, 2022, he threw the first no-hitter in Wichita Wind Surge history, defeating the Tulsa Drillers 3-0. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

References

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  1. ^ Shanesy, Todd. "Red Sox pick Byrnes' Gossett in 16th round of MLB draft". GoUpstate.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  2. ^ Boynton, Eric. "Clemson's Gossett expected to be coveted in MLB draft". GoUpstate.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Clemson's Gossett closing on Major League Baseball dream". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  4. ^ "Gossett selected in second round of MLB draft - TigerNet.com". June 5, 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  5. ^ "Gossett enjoying smooth starts in Double-A". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  6. ^ a b "Daniel Gossett Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  7. ^ Hall, Alex (June 14, 2017). "Oakland A's call up Daniel Gossett, option Matt Olson to Triple-A". SB Nation. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
  8. ^ Hall, Alex (July 31, 2018). "A's injury update: Daniel Gossett to have Tommy John surgery". athleticsnation.com.
  9. ^ Adams, Steve (July 23, 2020). "Athletics Designate Daniel Gossett For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  10. ^ Franco, Anthony (January 4, 2021). "Red Sox Sign Daniel Gossett To Minor-League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  11. ^ Franco, Anthony (February 17, 2022). "Twins, Daniel Gossett Agree To Minor-League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
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