Robert Gsellman
Born: 7/18/1993 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-08-23 | Final Game: 2022-05-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Robert John Gsellman
Biography
Robert Gsellman, born in 1993, was a right-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2016 until his retirement in 2022. Gsellman began his professional career with the New York Mets, debuting on August 23, 2016, and quickly became known for his versatility on the mound, capable of both starting and relieving. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 20-18 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6, showcasing his ability to navigate through challenging lineups. He recorded a total of 289 strikeouts and collected 15 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Gsellman's playing style featured a mix of fastballs and off-speed pitches, allowing him to keep hitters off-balance. He was part of a Mets pitching staff that included several notable arms during a competitive era in the National League. His contributions to the team were significant, especially during crucial moments of games, where his resilience on the mound often proved pivotal. Gsellman retired from professional baseball on May 30, 2022, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who adapted to the evolving game of baseball during his tenure.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 18 | 184 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 366.0 | 386 | 187 | 42 | 126 | 289 | 4.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.7 | 42 | 12 | 15 | 42 | 2.42 | 1756.0 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 8 | 7 | 25 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 119.7 | 138 | 69 | 42 | 82 | 5.19 | -1622.9 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 6 | 3 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 80.0 | 76 | 38 | 28 | 70 | 4.28 | 408.1 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 2 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.7 | 64 | 33 | 23 | 60 | 4.66 | 612.7 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 9.64 | -1086.5 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 27 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 3.77 | -15.0 |
| 2022 | CHC | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.3 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 4.70 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | 57 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 0.105 | 0.224 | 0.105 | 0.329 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 9 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 27 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.147 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 68 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CHC | NL | 8 | 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 | 184 | 34 | 20 | 52 | 5 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYN | P | 8 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | NYN | P | 25 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 | NYN | P | 68 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYN | P | 52 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | NYN | P | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYN | P | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | CHN | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 184 |