Hunter Gaddis

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97+13 innings pitched. [6] Gaddis was assigned to the Double-AAkron RubberDucks at the start of the 2022 season. [7]

On August 5, 2022, the Cleveland Guardians selected Gaddis' contract from the Triple-A Columbus Clippers. [8] His first season in the majors was forgettable, as he recorded an 18.41 ERA over two relief appearances, earning the loss in both. Gaddis struggled as a starting pitcher in his 2023 rookie season, recording a 5.17 ERA over seven starts. However, he had a breakout 2024 campaign as a full-time relief pitcher, recording a 1.57 ERA, a 0.76 WHIP, and a .166 batting average against. He finished the season with 66 strikeouts in 74.2 innings.

References

  1. "Sequoyah alum Hunter Gaddis takes charge as early-season ace for Georgia State". March 13, 2018.
  2. "Georgia State baseball merges youth, experience this season". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . February 14, 2019. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  3. "Hunter Gaddis". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  4. Meisel, Zack (June 10, 2019). "Meisel's Musings: Roberto Pérez's renaissance, trade-deadline planning and Brad Hand's perfection". The Athletic . Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  5. "Indians draft two more shortstops, college pitchers on Day 2 of draft". The News-Herald . June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  6. Paquette, Todd (March 14, 2022). "Cleveland Baseball Insider's 2022 Top 50 Guardians Prospects: No. 41-50". SI.com . Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  7. "Hunter Gaddis helps Akron Rubberducks beat Harrisburg Senators". Akron Beacon Journal . June 22, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  8. Noga, Joe (August 5, 2022). "Guardians to promote Hunter Gaddis; right-hander will start Friday's game vs. Houston". Cleveland.com . Retrieved August 5, 2022.
Hunter Gaddis
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Gaddis with the Cleveland Guardians in 2024
Cleveland Guardians – No. 33
Pitcher
Born: (1998-04-09) April 9, 1998 (age 27)
Canton, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 5, 2022, for the Cleveland Guardians