Kason Gabbard
Born: 4/8/1982 in Oxford, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-07-22 | Final Game: 2008-06-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Kason Ronald Gabbard
Biography
Kason Gabbard, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 2006 and 2008. Over the course of his career, he played for the Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox, appearing in 34 games. Gabbard finished his career with a record of 9-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.53. He recorded a total of 103 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff.
Gabbard's playing style was characterized by his left-handed delivery and a competitive spirit on the mound, which allowed him to hold his own during a time when the league increasingly favored power hitters. Despite a relatively brief career, he played during an era marked by offensive explosions and the evolution of pitching strategies, which made every strikeout and inning pitched all the more significant. After retiring from professional baseball, Gabbard remained a part of the baseball community, reflecting on his experiences and the evolution of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | 34 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 163.0 | 156 | 82 | 13 | 96 | 103 | 4.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 24 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 3.51 | 437.9 |
| 2007 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41.0 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 29 | 3.73 | 90.1 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.3 | 40 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 5.58 | -1039.8 |
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 64 | 30 | 39 | 33 | 4.82 | -1321.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BOS | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BOS | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 34 | 31 | 13 | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BOS | P | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BOS | P | 7 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | TEX | P | 8 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | TEX | P | 12 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TEX | AL | $396,390 |
| Total Career Earnings | $396,390 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Community College | Fort Pierce | FL | 2001 |