Joe Gatto (baseball)
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| Joe Gatto | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1995-06-14) June 14, 1995 (age 29) Hammonton, New Jersey | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Joseph John Gatto (born June 14, 1995) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
Gatto attended St. Augustine College Preparatory School in Richland, New Jersey, and pitched for the school's baseball team.[1]
Professional career
Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels selected him in the second round of the 2014 MLB draft and he signed with the Angels, receiving a $1.2 million signing bonus.[2] Gatto split his professional debut season of 2014 between the Arizona League Angels and the Orem Owlz, going a combined 2–1 with a 5.33 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 27 innings.[3] He spent the 2015 season with Orem, going 2–3 with a 4.31 ERA and 38 strikeouts over 54+2⁄3 innings.[4] Gatto spent the 2016 season with the Burlington Bees, going 3–8 with a 7.03 ERA and 54 strikeouts over 64 innings.[5] Gatto split the 2017 season between Burlington and the Inland Empire 66ers, going a combined 8–9 with a 3.43 ERA and 101 strikeouts over 128+2⁄3 innings.[4] He split the 2018 season between Inland Empire and the Mobile BayBears, going a combined 8–6 with a 5.18 ERA and 100 strikeouts over 120 innings.[4] He spent the 2019 season with Mobile, going 5–4 with a 4.80 ERA and 57 strikeouts over 54+1⁄3 innings.[6]
Gatto did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.[8]
Texas Rangers
On December 3, 2020, Gatto signed a major league contract with the Texas Rangers.[9][10] On March 22, 2021, Gatto was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.[11] Gatto split the 2021 season between the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Central and the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A West, going a combined 5–3 with a 3.32 ERA and 69 strikeouts over 59+2⁄3 innings.[12] Gatto became a free agent following the season.
Philadelphia Phillies
On December 14, 2021, Gatto signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[13] In 28 appearances for the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he struggled to a 3–0 record and 6.62 ERA with 45 strikeouts across 34 innings pitched. Gatto was released by the Phillies organization on July 24, 2022.
References
- ↑ Kevin Minnick (March 31, 2014). "Baseball: Joe Gatto poised for success". Courier-Post. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ↑ Mark Melhorn (June 13, 2014). "St. Augustine grad Joe Gatto agrees to $1.2 million deal with Angels". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ↑ Mark Melhorn (April 7, 2015). "Mike Trout and Joe Gatto at opposite ends of pro baseball". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- 1 2 3 "Joe Gatto Player Page". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ↑ Tyler Maun (August 16, 2017). "Gatto puts up six more zeros for 66ers". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ↑ "Where are locals playing minor league baseball?". The Press of Atlantic City. April 3, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. 2 November 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- ↑ T.R. Sullivan (December 3, 2020). "Joe Gatto, Scott Heineman sign with Rangers". MLB.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ↑ Levi Weaver (December 3, 2020). "Rangers add more relief depth with 'best bullpen I've ever seen' Joe Gatto". The Athletic. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ↑ "Minor MLB Transactions: 3/22/21". MLB Trade Rumors. 22 March 2021.
- ↑ Kennedi Landry (April 30, 2021). "Where will Rangers' top prospects begin '21?". MLB.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ↑ "Phillies Sign Six Players To Minor League Deals". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference (Minors)