Mike Gosling

Born: 9/23/1980 in Madison, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-09-09 | Final Game: 2009-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael Frederick Gosling

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Biography

Mike Gosling was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1980, who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2009. Known for his versatility on the mound, Gosling made a mark during his career with a record of 3-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.85. Over the course of his time in the majors, he recorded 74 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not earning any saves during his tenure. Gosling's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by both the rise of potent offensive players and the ongoing evolution of pitching strategies. Though he may not have achieved the stardom of some contemporaries, his contributions as a left-handed pitcher provided teams with depth in their rotations. His journey through the league typified the experience of many athletes who navigated the challenges of professional baseball, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the tapestry of the sport. Gosling retired from the game on October 3, 2009, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable competitor during his time in the majors.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	4	58	9	0	0	0	117.0	139	63	18	72	74	4.85	0

Career ERA 4.85 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 9.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2004	AZ	NL	1	1	6	4	25.3	26	13	13	14	4.62	4.46 (-3%)	-
2005	AZ	NL	0	3	13	5	32.3	40	16	19	14	4.45	4.29 (-4%)	-
2006	CIN	NL	0	0	1	0	1.3	1	2	1	1	13.50	—	0.0
2007	CIN	NL	2	0	23	0	33.0	42	18	28	32	4.91	4.47 (-10%)	-1190.4
2009	CLE	AL	0	0	15	0	25.0	30	14	11	13	5.04	4.32 (-17%)	-1039.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
58	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	11	0.000	0.056	0.000	0.056	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .056 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 83.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.056 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 92.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2004	AZ	NL	6	6	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
2005	AZ	NL	13	6	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
2006	CIN	NL	1	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2007	CIN	NL	23	5	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
2009	CLE	AL	15	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—