Robert Gsellman, baseball player, 2016-2022

Robert Gsellman

Born: 7/18/1993 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-08-23 | Final Game: 2022-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert John Gsellman

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Biography

Robert Gsellman, born in 1993, was a right-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2016 until his retirement in 2022. Gsellman began his professional career with the New York Mets, debuting on August 23, 2016, and quickly became known for his versatility on the mound, capable of both starting and relieving. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 20-18 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6, showcasing his ability to navigate through challenging lineups. He recorded a total of 289 strikeouts and collected 15 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Gsellman's playing style featured a mix of fastballs and off-speed pitches, allowing him to keep hitters off-balance. He was part of a Mets pitching staff that included several notable arms during a competitive era in the National League. His contributions to the team were significant, especially during crucial moments of games, where his resilience on the mound often proved pivotal. Gsellman retired from professional baseball on May 30, 2022, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who adapted to the evolving game of baseball during his tenure.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 18 184 34 1 0 15 366.0 386 187 42 126 289 4.60 0

Career ERA 4.60 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
2016 NYN NL 4 2 8 7 0 0 0 44.7 42 12 15 42 2.42 4.19 (+42%) 1756.0
2017 NYN NL 8 7 25 22 1 0 0 119.7 138 69 42 82 5.19 4.36 (-19%) -1622.9
2018 NYN NL 6 3 68 0 0 0 13 80.0 76 38 28 70 4.28 4.15 (-3%) 408.1
2019 NYN NL 2 3 52 0 0 0 1 63.7 64 33 23 60 4.66 4.51 (-4%) 612.7
2020 NYN NL 0 0 6 4 0 0 0 14.0 22 15 8 9 9.64 4.45 (-117%) -1086.5
2021 NYN NL 0 1 17 1 0 0 0 28.7 27 12 7 17 3.77 4.27 (+12%) -15.0
2022 CHC NL 0 2 8 0 0 0 1 15.3 17 8 3 9 4.70 3.97 (-18%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
188 57 3 6 0 0 0 4 0 8 29 0.105 0.224 0.105 0.329 0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 74.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.329 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 55.2% 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
2016 NYN NL 9 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.067 — — — — 0.0
2017 NYN NL 27 34 2 5 0 0 0 4 0 6 14 0.147 — — — — 0.0
2018 NYN NL 68 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 NYN NL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 NYN NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 NYN NL 18 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 CHC NL 8 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 184 34 20 52 5 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 NYN P 8 7 2 9 0 1
2017 NYN P 25 22 8 18 4 2
2018 NYN P 68 0 1 6 0 0
2019 NYN P 52 0 2 9 0 2
2020 NYN P 6 4 1 1 1 0
2021 NYN P 17 1 5 7 0 1
2022 CHN P 8 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 184