Eddie Gamboa
Eduardo Avila Gamboa (born December 21, 1984) is a Mexican-American professional baseball pitcher for the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a knuckleball pitcher.[1][2]
Eddie Gamboa | |||
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Sultanes de Monterrey – No. 59 | |||
Pitcher | |||
Born: Merced, California | December 21, 1984|||
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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
Gamboa attended the University of California, Davis.
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles selected Gamboa in the 21st round of the 2008 MLB Draft. They added Gamboa to their 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[3][4] but non-tendered him on December 2, making him a free agent.[5] 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.[6]
Gamboa was promoted to the Orioles when Wesley Wright was placed on the disabled list on April 11, 2015. Assigned uniform number 68,[7] 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.[8] He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.[9]
Tampa Bay Rays
Gamboa signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays in January 2016.[10] They promoted him to the major leagues on September 1.[11] He made his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 2. He was designated for assignment on February 14, 2017.[12]
Texas Rangers
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.[13]
Los Angeles Dodgers
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.
Return to Baltimore Orioles
On January 19, 2018, Gamboa signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles.[14] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.
Sultanes de Monterrey
On March 21, 2019, Gamboa signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.
References
- "Knuckleball gives Gamboa new life - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- "Is Orioles minor league knuckleballer Eddie Gamboa the next R.A. Dickey?". July 1, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- Ghiroli, Brittany. "Orioles protect Tim Berry, Michael Ohlman, Eddie Gamboa from Rule 5 Draft". 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.
- "Norfolk Tides knuckleballer Eddie Gamboa suspended 50 games - International League News". Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- "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). "Eovaldi joins Rays at spring camp". MLB.com. 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.
- Encina, Eduardo (January 19, 2018). "Orioles sign four players to minor league deals". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- UC Davis Aggies bio