Mike Gosling
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2009)
Mike Gosling was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2009 for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 6 seasons. Across 58 career appearances, he went 3-4 with a 4.85 ERA and 74 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-09-09
- Last Game
- 2009-10-03
Full name: Michael Frederick Gosling
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ARI | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.1 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 4.62 | 4.46 (-3%) | -1153.6 |
| 2005 | ARI | NL | 0 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.1 | 40 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 4.45 | 4.29 (-4%) | -347.7 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 42 | 18 | 28 | 32 | 4.91 | 4.47 (-10%) | -1182.4 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 30 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 5.04 | 4.32 (-17%) | -1034.6 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 3 | 4 | 58 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117.0 | 139 | 63 | 72 | 74 | 4.85 | — | -3,718 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .000 | .056 | .000 | .056 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .056 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 83.4% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .056 vs. league average .758 across their career seasons — 92.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ARI | NL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | ARI | NL | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 58 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (116 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 29 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 61.0 | 72 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 5.31 |
| Away | 29 | 56.0 | 67 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 4.34 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-03 | CLE | BOS | — | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-09-23 | CLE | DET | — | 1.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-20 | CLE | OAK | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-17 | CLE | OAK | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-13 | CLE | KCR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-09 | CLE | TEX | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-09-08 | CLE | TEX | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-05 | CLE | MIN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-07-26 | CLE | SEA | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009-07-22 | CLE | TOR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 58 |
Salary History
Mike Gosling's recorded salaries total $317,500 over 1 season, in 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gosling's career ran from 2004 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ARI | NL | $317,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $317,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Mike Gosling: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Gosling debuted on September 9, 2004 and played a final game on October 3, 2009. The team column moves through the Arizona Diamondbacks (2004 to 2005), the Cincinnati Reds (2006 through 2007), and the Cleveland Indians (2009). Gosling is listed as a pitcher at 6'2" and 210 pounds. Gosling batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Gosling was born on September 23, 1980, in Madison, WI, USA. Gosling's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Frederick Gosling.
Gosling's career pitching line is 3 wins, 4 losses and a 4.85 ERA over 58 appearances. The same table counts 74 strikeouts. Against a 4.42 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.85 mark was 9.8% worse. 2005 was Gosling's sharpest full season, a 4.45 ERA against the league's 4.29.
Gosling appears at one position only: pitcher, in 58 games. Fielding on the mound produced 6 putouts and 8 assists against 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Gosling
- What years did Mike Gosling play?
- Mike Gosling played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2009.
- Was Mike Gosling a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Gosling pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 74 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Gosling hit?
- Mike Gosling hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Mike Gosling play for?
- Mike Gosling played for 3 teams: the Arizona Diamondbacks (2004–2005), the Cincinnati Reds (2006–2007), and the Cleveland Indians (2009).
- What were Mike Gosling's career stats?
- In 58 games, Mike Gosling went 3-4 with a 4.85 ERA, 74 strikeouts, and 117.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Mike Gosling earn in his career?
- Mike Gosling's recorded salaries total $317,500 over 1 season, in 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gosling's career ran from 2004 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2009.
- What was Mike Gosling's salary?
- Mike Gosling's recorded salary was $317,500 in 2005.
- What position did Mike Gosling play?
- Mike Gosling played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Gosling and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Gosling was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Mike Gosling's career ERA?
- Mike Gosling finished with a 4.85 career ERA, going 3-4 with 74 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Gosling have?
- Mike Gosling recorded 74 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Gosling in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Gosling has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.