Daniel Gossett

Born: 11/13/1992 in Lyman, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-06-14 | Final Game: 2018-06-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Daniel James Gossett

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Biography

Daniel Gossett, born in 1992, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from June 14, 2017, to June 3, 2018. Making his debut with the Oakland Athletics, Gossett showcased his skills in a challenging era of baseball characterized by a focus on power hitting and advanced analytics. He was known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, traits that helped him navigate the rigors of the big leagues. During his brief career, Gossett recorded a win-loss record of 4-14 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.91. He struck out 84 batters over the course of his appearances, demonstrating his ability to handle hitters despite facing considerable challenges. Although he did not secure any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher added depth to the Athletics' rotation during his tenure. Gossett’s journey through MLB reflects the perseverance required to succeed in a highly competitive sport, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	14	23	23	0	0	0	115.7	141	76	26	39	84	5.91	0

Career ERA 5.91 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 39.0% 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	OAK	AL	4	11	18	18	0	0	0	91.3	116	62	31	72	6.11	4.36 (-40%)	-2862.0
2018	OAK	AL	0	3	5	5	0	0	0	24.3	25	14	8	12	5.18	4.15 (-25%)	-1104.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 45.9% 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	OAK	AL	18	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	OAK	AL	5	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	23	23	9	15	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2017	OAK	P	18	18	8	12	0	0
2018	OAK	P	5	5	1	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23