Mike Gosling
Born: 9/23/1980 in Madison, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-09-09 | Final Game: 2009-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Michael Frederick Gosling
Biography
Mike Gosling was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1980, who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2009. Known for his versatility on the mound, Gosling made a mark during his career with a record of 3-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.85. Over the course of his time in the majors, he recorded 74 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not earning any saves during his tenure.
Gosling's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by both the rise of potent offensive players and the ongoing evolution of pitching strategies. Though he may not have achieved the stardom of some contemporaries, his contributions as a left-handed pitcher provided teams with depth in their rotations. His journey through the league typified the experience of many athletes who navigated the challenges of professional baseball, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the tapestry of the sport. Gosling retired from the game on October 3, 2009, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable competitor during his time in the majors.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 58 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117.0 | 139 | 63 | 18 | 72 | 74 | 4.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 4.62 | - |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 0 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 40 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 4.45 | - |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 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 | -1190.4 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 30 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 5.04 | -1039.9 |
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 | 0.000 | 0.056 | 0.000 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 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 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 58 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ARI | P | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | ARI | P | 13 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CIN | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CLE | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 58 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ARI | NL | $317,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $317,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1999, 2000, 2001 |