Sam Gaviglio

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Sam Gaviglio
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Gaviglio with the Springfield Cardinals in 2014
SSG Landers – No. 33
Pitcher
Born: (1990-05-22) May 22, 1990 (age 31)
Ashland, Oregon
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 11, 2017, for the Seattle Mariners
KBO: July 2, 2021, for the SSG Landers
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record11–18
Earned run average4.91
Strikeouts243
KBO statistics
(through July 11, 2021)
Win–loss record0-1
Earned run average9.58
Strikeouts6
Teams

Samuel Joseph Gaviglio (born May 22, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the SSG Landers of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, and Toronto Blue Jays. Prior to playing professionally, he played college baseball for the Oregon State Beavers.

Amateur career[]

Gaviglio attended Ashland High School in Ashland, Oregon, graduating in 2008. He starred for his school's baseball team in his senior year; Gaviglio pitched to a 13–0 win–loss record with an earned run average (ERA) below 0.60, led Ashland High to victory in the Oregon state championship game, and was named the Class 5A Pitcher of the Year.[1][2] The Tampa Bay Rays selected Gaviglio in the 40th round of the 2008 MLB draft, but he did not sign.[2]

Gaviglio enrolled at Oregon State University to play college baseball for the Oregon State Beavers baseball team. As a freshman, Gaviglio pitched to a 10–1 win-loss record and a 2.73 ERA,[2] and he was named a Freshman All-American.[3] His sophomore year was limited by an injured hamstring. In his junior year, Gaviglio began the season with a streak of 41+2⁄3 scoreless innings pitched. He ended the season with a 12–2 win-loss record and a 1.87 ERA.[2] Gaviglio was named to the All-Pacific-10 Conference's first team, Louisville Slugger named him a second-team All-American,[3] and he was named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award.[4]

Professional career[]

St. Louis Cardinals[]

The St. Louis Cardinals selected Gaviglio in the fifth round, with the 170th overall selection, of the 2011 MLB draft.[2] He signed with the Cardinals, receiving a $175,000 signing bonus, rather than return to Oregon State for his senior year. He made his professional debut with the Batavia Muckdogs of the Class A-Short Season New York–Penn League.[4] In 2013, Gaviglio pitched for the Palm Beach Cardinals of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League, and had a 4–1 win–loss record and a 2.72 ERA in 39+2⁄3 innings pitched.[1] He missed 3+1⁄2 months of the 2013 season recovering from a right forearm strain. After the season, the Cardinals assigned him to the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League.[5]

In 2014, the Cardinals invited Gaviglio to spring training as a non-roster player.[1] Gaviglio pitched for the Springfield Cardinals of the Class AA Texas League, completing the season with a 5–12 win–loss record and a 4.28 ERA in 136+2⁄3 innings pitched. While his season began with a 5.42 ERA in his first 14 games started, he finished the season with a 2.90 ERA in his final 11 games.[5]

Seattle Mariners[]

After the season, the Cardinals traded Gaviglio to the Seattle Mariners for Ty Kelly.[6] On May 11, 2017, he made his major league debut for the Mariners against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Kansas City Royals[]

On September 1, Gaviglio was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals. He was added to the active roster for the rest of the season and pitched at a 3.00 ERA over 12 innings.[7]

Toronto Blue Jays[]

On March 21, 2018, Gaviglio was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations.[8] He was recalled by the Blue Jays on May 11. Gaviglio spent most of the season in the Blue Jays rotation, finishing with a 3–10 record over 24 starts and 2 relief appearances. He struck out 105 batters in 123+2⁄3 innings.[9] Gaviglio was designated for assignment on September 1, 2020,[10] and released on September 4.[11]

Texas Rangers[]

On January 30, 2021, Gaviglio signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization and was invited to Spring Training.[12] In 5 games for the Triple-A Round Rock Express, he recorded a 2-1 record and 5.13 ERA.

SSG Landers[]

On June 4, 2021, Gaviglio’s contract was sold to the SSG Landers of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).[13] He made his KBO debut on July 2 against the Lotte Giants, pitching 5.2 innings of 4-run ball with 2 strikeouts.

Personal life[]

Gaviglio's brother, Gus, also starred for Ashland's baseball team.[2] His long time girlfriend, also from Ashland, is Alaina Findlay.[14] He is distantly related to former MLB player and manager Ralph Houk.[15] As of 2020, Gaviglio is married, with two daughters: Livia, born 2018, and Gianna, born 2020.[16]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Gaviglio shows MLB potential in stint with Cardinals". DailyTidings.com. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "Cardinals take OSU ace, ex-Grizzly Gaviglio in fifth round". MailTribune.com. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Oregon State's Sam Gaviglio named 2nd-team All-American". OregonLive.com. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Former Ashland pitcher Gaviglio signs pro deal with St. Louis". DailyTidings.com. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Minor trade: Seattle acquires right-hander Sam Gaviglio". The Seattle Times. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  6. ^ "Sam Gaviglio: Former Oregon State, Ashland High right-hander acquired by Seattle Mariners". OregonLive.com. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  7. ^ "Sam Gaviglio Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  8. ^ Davidi, Shi (March 21, 2018). "Blue Jays acquire pitcher Sam Gaviglio from Royals". Sportsnet. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  9. ^ "Exit Interviews: Blue Jays pitchers assess their own seasons". October 2, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  10. ^ Adams, Steve (September 1, 2020). "Blue Jays Designate Daniel Vogelbach, Brandon Drury, Sam Gaviglio". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  11. ^ Byrne, Connor (September 4, 2020). "Blue Jays Release Sam Gaviglio, Outright Brandon Drury". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  12. ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/01/rangers-to-sign-sam-gaviglio.html
  13. ^ Yoo Jee-ho (June 5, 2021). "KBO-leading Landers sign ex-MLB pitcher Sam Gaviglio". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  14. ^ "Mariners pitcher Sam Gaviglio being counted on to shore up starting rotation". The Olympian. June 29, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  15. ^ "Gaviglio giving Mariners rotation unexpected lift". The News Tribune. May 31, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  16. ^ Trower, Tim (June 19, 2020). "Gaviglio playing the waiting game". The Mail Review. Retrieved July 29, 2020.

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