Mauro Gozzo
Born: 3/7/1966 in New Britain, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-08-08 | Final Game: 1994-08-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Mauro Paul Gozzo
Biography
Mauro Gozzo was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 1994. Born in 1966, Gozzo made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by offensive dominance and the evolving role of pitchers. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, ultimately finishing with a record of 7-7. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.3, reflecting the challenges many pitchers faced in a high-scoring era.
Gozzo recorded a total of 55 strikeouts and notched 1 save during his time in the league. Known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound, he contributed to his teams with both starting and relief appearances. While his overall statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Gozzo's journey through the ups and downs of professional baseball reflects the tenacity required to compete at the highest level during the early 1990s. His legacy is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, often away from the spotlight.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 48 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 124.0 | 150 | 73 | 9 | 51 | 55 | 5.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 4 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 35 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 4.83 | 176.2 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 19.29 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.0 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2.57 | 20.9 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 3 | 5 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 86 | 37 | 28 | 33 | 4.83 | 234.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.294 | 0.312 | 0.607 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYN | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 23 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 48 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TOR | P | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | CLE | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | MIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | NYN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | NYN | P | 23 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TOR | AL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $68,000 | ||