Eddie Gamboa
Eduardo Avila Gamboa (born December 21, 1984) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a knuckleball pitcher.[1][2][3]
| Eddie Gamboa | |
|---|---|
Gamboa with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016 Spring Training | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 21, 1984 Merced, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 2, 2016, for the Tampa Bay Rays | |
| MLB statistics (through 2016 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–2 |
| Earned run average | 1.35 |
| Strikeouts | 11 |
| Teams | |
Career edit
Gamboa attended the University of California, Davis.
Baltimore Orioles edit
The Baltimore Orioles selected Gamboa in the 21st round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He made his professional debut with the rookie ball Bluefield Orioles. Gamboa split the 2009 season between three affiliates, the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds, the High-A Frederick Keys, and the Double-A Bowie Baysox, accumulating an excellent 11-0 record and 1.08 ERA with 75 strikeouts in 39 games between the three clubs. He spent the 2010 season in Bowie, pitching to a 7-5 record and 3.75 ERA in 98.1 innings pitched. He spent the bulk of the 2011 season in Bowie as well, appearing in 2 games for Aberdeen, recording a 2-6 record and 2.90 ERA between the two teams. Gamboa reached Triple-A for the first time in 2012 with the Norfolk Tides, also playing in Bowie and Frederick, accumulating a 10-5 record and 3.61 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 29 games. He split the 2013 season between Norfolk and Bowie, registering a 6-11 record and 4.43 ERA in 25 appearances.[4]
The Orioles added Gamboa to their 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[5][6] but non-tendered him on December 2, making him a free agent.[7] On January 7, 2014, Gamboa re-signed with the Orioles organization on a minor league contract.[8] Gamboa was handed a 50-game suspension for testing positive for "exogenous testosterone," a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program on June 13, 2014.[9] He became a free agent after the 2014 season. On December 3, 2014, Gamboa signed a major league contract with the Orioles and was added to the 40-man roster.[10]
Gamboa was promoted to the Orioles when Wesley Wright was placed on the disabled list on April 11, 2015. Assigned uniform number 68,[11] he was optioned back to the Norfolk Tides without appearing in any Orioles games two days later on April 13, 2015 when David Lough was reinstated from the disabled list.[12] On August 25, 2015, Gamboa was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.[13]
Tampa Bay Rays edit
Gamboa signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays in January 2016.[14] They promoted him to the major leagues on September 1.[15] He made his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 2. He was designated for assignment on February 14, 2017.[16]
Texas Rangers edit
On February 14, 2017, the same day as being designated for assignment from the Rays, Gamboa was traded to the Texas Rangers for a player to be named later or cash considerations.[17] On June 22, 2017, Gamboa was designated for assignment by the Rangers.[18] He was assigned outright to the Round Rock Express but rejected the outright assignment and elected free agency.
Los Angeles Dodgers edit
On June 30, 2017, Gamboa signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made six starts for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers and three starts (and one relief appearance) for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers.[19] On November 6, 2017, Gamboa elected free agency.[20]
Baltimore Orioles (second stint) edit
On January 19, 2018, Gamboa signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles.[21] He split the season between the Double–A Bowie Baysox and Triple–A Norfolk Tides, accumulating a 2.88 ERA with 16 strikeouts and 2 saves across 25 innings pitched. Gamboa elected free agency following the season on November 2.[22]
Sultanes de Monterrey edit
On March 21, 2019, Gamboa signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. Gamboa recorded a 4.38 ERA in 9 games in his first season for Monterrey. Gamboa did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the LMB season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[23] Gamboa struggled to an 0-3 record and 7.20 ERA in 4 starts the following season and was released on July 20, 2021.[24] However, he later re-signed with the team on July 30, 2021.[25]
Mariachis de Guadalajara edit
On June 15, 2022, Gamboa was loaned to the Mariachis de Guadalajara of the Mexican League.[25] He became a free agent following the 2023 season.
References edit
- ^ Hill, Benjamin (April 26, 2013). "Knuckleball gives Gamboa new life". MiLB.com. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ Berg, Ted (July 1, 2013). "Is Orioles minor league knuckleballer Eddie Gamboa the next R.A. Dickey?". ftw.usatoday.com. USA Today. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ Kuttler, Hillel (August 12, 2013). "A Fluttering Boost to Flickering Hopes". The New York Times. p. D4. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ "Eddie Gamboa Minor, Fall, Winter & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ Ghiroli, Brittany. "Orioles protect Tim Berry, Michael Ohlman, Eddie Gamboa from Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ Melewski, Steve. "Eddie Gamboa's passionate take on making the 40-man roster". Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ Kubatko, Roch. "A few more thoughts on Johnson trade". Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Minor Moves: Gamboa, Clark, Bucci, Portillo". January 7, 2014.
- ^ "Norfolk Tides knuckleballer Eddie Gamboa suspended 50 games - International League News". Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Orioles Sign Eddie Gamboa to Major League Deal". December 3, 2014.
- ^ "Orioles place LHP Wesley Wright on disabled list; recall RHP Eddie Gamboa from Triple-A Norfolk". Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Orioles reinstate OF David Lough from the Disabled List". Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ^ Topkin, Marc (January 12, 2016). "Rays add Gamboa, Roller; invite 12 minor-leaguers to camp". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ Topkin, Marc (September 1, 2016). "Rays' call-ups include knuckleballer Eddie Gamboa". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ Chastain, Bill (February 14, 2017). . MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ "Rangers acquire RHP Eddie Gamboa from Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations". MLB.com. February 14, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ "Rangers Designate Eddie Gamboa, Select Preston Claiborne, Place Jeremy Jeffress on DL". June 22, 2017.
- ^ "Veteran knuckleballer Gamboa impressive in Tulsa debut". July 11, 2017.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Encina, Eduardo (January 19, 2018). "Orioles sign four players to minor league deals". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season". July 2020.
- ^ Statsmilb.com April 10, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Eddie Gamboa Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- UC Davis Aggies bio December 5, 2013, at the Wayback Machine