Jason Gurka

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53+1⁄3 innings pitched. [3]

Gurka split the 2012 campaign between Frederick and the Double–A Bowie Baysox. In 32 total games, he recorded a 3–5 record and 2.62 ERA with 65 strikeouts across 65+1⁄3 innings. [4] Gurka spent the entirety of 2013 with Bowie, posting a 2.95 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 4 saves in 20 games out of the bullpen. [5]

Gurka remained with Bowie for the 2014 campaign, receiving a late–season cup of coffee with the Triple–A Norfolk Tides. In 30 outings for Bowie, he compiled a 3–1 record and 2.38 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 64+1⁄3 innings pitched. [6] Gurka elected free agency following the season.

Colorado Rockies

Gurka signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies on December 16, 2014. Gurka was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on August 28, 2015. [7] He replaced Carlos Gonzalez in right field in the bottom of the sixteenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 16. [8] In 9 appearances during his rookie campaign, Gurka struggled to a 9.39 ERA with 7 strikeouts across 7+2⁄3 innings pitched. On December 2, 2015, the Rockies non–tendered Gurka, making him a free agent. [9]

On December 15, 2015, the Rockies re-signed Gurka to a minor league deal. [10] His contract was selected to the majors on April 3, 2016. In six appearances, Gurka struggled to a 9.31 ERA with 7 strikeouts over 9+2⁄3 innings of work. Gurka was released by the Rockies organization on August 20.

New York Yankees

On December 12, 2016, Gurka signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. He was assigned to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The Yankees released Gurka on June 2, 2017.

Los Angeles Angels

On June 5, 2017, Gurka signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. On September 1, the Angels selected Gurka's contract. On October 9, the Angels designated him for assignment. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Baltimore Orioles (second stint)

Gurka signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on December 1, 2017. [11] In 16 games for the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, he logged a 3.18 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 22+2⁄3 innings pitched. Gurka was released from the organization on June 10, 2018. [12]

Acereros de Monclova

On June 22, 2018, Gurka signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. [13] Gurka did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [14]

Mariachis de Guadalajara

On March 29, 2021, Gurka was traded to the Mariachis de Guadalajara of the Mexican League. [15] He became a free agent after the 2022 season.

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  3. ↑ "Pitching prospect check: Jason Gurka has been flying under the radar". masnsports.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
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  15. ↑ "Several Former Big Leaguers Sign with Mexican League's Guadalajara Mariachis".
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Jason Gurka
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1988-01-10) January 10, 1988 (age 36)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 29, 2015, for the Colorado Rockies