Gabe Klobosits

Gabriel Michael Klobosits (born May 16, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals.

Gabe Klobosits
Klobosits with the Auburn Doubledays in 2017
Toronto Blue Jays
Pitcher
Born: (1995-05-16) May 16, 1995
Katy, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 30, 2021, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average5.56
Strikeouts5
Teams

Amateur career

Klobosits, a native of Katy, Texas, pitched for Pope John XXIII High School and went on to play for the Galveston College Whitecaps. In 2016, he moved to Auburn University and pitched for the Auburn Tigers where he was reunited with his bestfriend, Andres Garcia.[1] In 2017, Klobosits missed the cut for the Tigers' rotation and pitched mostly in long relief.[2] He was drafted by the Nationals in the 36th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft[3] and chose to sign with the organization.

Professional career

Washington Nationals

After signing, Klobosits began his professional career with the GCL Nationals. He was promoted to the Auburn Doubledays in July and then to the Hagerstown Suns in August.[4] In 30.2 relief innings pitched between the three clubs, he was 1–0 with a 1.47 ERA and 1.01 WHIP.[5]

With an imposing physical profile at 6 ft 7 in (2 m) and 270 pounds (120 kg),[4] Klobosits was described in 2017 by Baseball America's Carlos Collazo as having "excellent plane" and a potent mid-90s fastball.[6] He was one of several pitching prospects the Nationals brought up for a simulated game to prepare their major league hitters for the 2017 National League Division Series.[7] Klobosits underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2018 after posting eleven appearances out of the bullpen for the Potomac Nationals.[8] He split the 2019 season between the GCL, Potomac, Hagerstown, going a combined 0–0 with a 2.03 ERA over 26.2 innings. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Klobosits opened the 2021 season with the Harrisburg Senators and the Rochester Red Wings.[9]

On July 30, 2021, Washington selected his contract and promoted him to the active roster. He made his MLB debut that night in relief.[10]

On April 6, 2022, Klobosits was designated for assignment by the Nationals.[11]

Oakland Athletics

On April 11, 2022, the Oakland Athletics claimed Klobosits off of waivers.[12] He appeared in 11 games for the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, struggling to a 7.59 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 10.2 innings pitched. Klobosits was designated for assignment by Oakland on June 8, following the promotion of Jared Koenig.[13][14] He was released the same day.[15]

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On July 5, 2023, Klobosits signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[16] In 8 appearances out of the bullpen, Klobosits registered a 1.13 ERA with 7 strikeouts and 1 save across 8.0 innings of work.

Toronto Blue Jays

On July 22, 2023, Klobosits signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization.[17]

References
  1. "40 Gabe Klobosits". Auburn Tigers. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  2. Stevens, Matthew (June 5, 2017). "Gabe Klobosits will start but who does Auburn have left in bullpen?". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  3. Vitale, Josh (June 14, 2017). "2 Auburn seniors, 5 signees taken on final day of MLB Draft". AU Now. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  4. Kerr, Byron (November 10, 2017). "Nats pitching prospect spotlight: RHP Gabe Klobosits". MASN Sports. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  5. "Gabe Klobosits Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  6. Collazo, Carlos. "2018 Nationals Top 10 Prospects Chat". Baseball America. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  7. Castillo, Jorge (October 4, 2017). "Max Scherzer's status remains unclear, as Stephen Strasburg will almost certainly start Game 1". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  8. "2018 Prospect Watch". MLB.com. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  9. "Nationals select the contracts of Gabe Klobosits and Adrián Sanchez and recall Tres Barrera". MASN. July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  10. "Nationals select the contracts of Gabe Klobosits and Adrián Sanchez and recall Tres Barrera". MASN. July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  11. "2019 World Series MVP Strasburg goes to 10-day IL for Nats". USA Today. Associated Press. April 7, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  12. "A's claim RHP Gabe Klobosits off waivers from Washington". MLB.com. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  13. Odum, Charles (June 8, 2022). "Harris hits 2-run triple, streaking Braves pummel A's 13-2". Washington Post. Associated Press. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  14. Lockard, Melissa (June 8, 2022). "As A's Jared Koenig prepares for MLB debut, here's a look at his pitch mix". The Athletic. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  15. "Gabe Klobosits: Let go by Oakland". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  16. https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/
  17. "Blue Jays' Gabe Klobosits: Inks minors deal with Toronto". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
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