Sam Gaviglio, baseball player, 2017-2020

Sam Gaviglio

Born: 5/22/1990 in Ashland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-05-11 | Final Game: 2020-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Samuel Joseph Gaviglio

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Biography

Sam Gaviglio was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1990, who played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2020. Known for his versatility on the mound, Gaviglio made a significant impact during his time in the league, showcasing his skills with a career record of 11-18 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.88. Over his career, he recorded a total of 243 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching efforts. Gaviglio began his MLB journey with the Seattle Mariners, where he made his debut on May 11, 2017, before eventually playing for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Kansas City Royals. As a pitcher in an era characterized by a mix of traditional and modern baseball strategies, he adapted his style to meet the challenges posed by increasingly powerful lineups. Despite finishing his career without a save, Gaviglio's contributions as a reliable option in the rotation and out of the bullpen were valued by his teams, reflecting the depth and adaptability needed in contemporary pitching staffs. His journey through the majors is a testament to his perseverance and skill in a highly competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 18 98 37 0 0 0 296.7 304 161 55 91 243 4.88 0

Career ERA 4.88 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 12.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2017 SEA AL 3 5 12 11 0 0 0 62.3 63 32 21 40 4.62 4.36 (-6%) -2764.4
2017 KCR AL 1 0 4 2 0 0 0 12.0 13 4 5 9 3.00 4.36 (+31%) -
2018 TOR AL 3 10 26 24 0 0 0 123.7 140 73 38 105 5.31 4.15 (-28%) -1712.2
2019 TOR AL 4 2 52 0 0 0 0 95.7 85 49 22 88 4.61 4.51 (-2%) -318.6
2020 TOR AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 3 5 1 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
98 8 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 0.250 0.375 0.625 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2017 SEA AL 12 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2017 KCR AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 TOR AL 26 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2019 TOR AL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 TOR AL 4 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 98 37 17 22 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 SEA P 12 11 6 3 1 1
2017 KCA P 4 2 1 1 0 0
2018 TOR P 26 24 6 13 2 0
2019 TOR P 52 0 4 5 0 1
2020 TOR P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 98