Gavin Floyd

Gavin Floyd was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2016. Born in 1983, he made his Major League Baseball debut with the Philadelphia Phillies and later played for the Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves. Over the course of his career, Floyd recorded a win-loss record of 74-76 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.37. He struck out a total of 985 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute significantly to his teams' pitching rotations. Floyd was known for his solid repertoire, featuring a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches that allowed him to effectively challenge hitters. He played during a transitional era in baseball, where pitching became increasingly pivotal in shaping the outcome of games. Though he did not achieve a high number of saves, his role as a starter allowed him to impact games in a different manner, often logging substantial innings and providing stability to his teams. As a consistent presence on the mound throughout his career, Gavin Floyd left a mark in the game as a reliable pitcher during his time in Major League Baseball.