Dave Gumpert | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: South Haven, Michigan | May 5, 1958|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 25, 1982, for the Detroit Tigers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 29, 1987, for the Kansas City Royals | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 3–2 |
Earned run average | 4.31 |
Strikeouts | 76 |
Teams | |
David Lawrence Gumpert (born May 5,1958),is a former professional baseball player who attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids,MI before pitching in the Major Leagues from 1982-1987 for the Chicago Cubs,Detroit Tigers,and Kansas City Royals. Gumpert was named Rookie of the Year for the Detroit Tigers in 1983.
He was born in South Haven,Michigan.
After his MLB career,Gumpert coached Bloomingdale High Schools Varsity Baseball team before taking the position of athletic director at South Haven High School in South Haven,Michigan. Gumpert coached Bloomingdale's Varsity Team to a District Championship in 1996,and was inducted into Aquinas College Athletic Hall of Fame as well as South Haven High School's Hall of Fame.
Gumpert currently resides in South Haven,Michigan. He is retired,but remains active in his community,most recently assisting the South Haven Varsity Girls' softball team to district and regional titles (2018).
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