Sam Gaviglio

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41+2⁄3 scoreless innings pitched. He ended the season with a 12–2 win–loss record and a 1.87 ERA. [2] Gaviglio was named to the All-Pacific-10 Conference's first team, Louisville Slugger named him a second-team All-American, [3] and he was named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award. [4]

Professional career

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals selected Gaviglio in the fifth round, with the 170th overall selection, of the 2011 MLB draft. [2] He signed with the Cardinals, receiving a $175,000 signing bonus, rather than return to Oregon State for his senior year. He made his professional debut with the Batavia Muckdogs of the Class A-Short Season New York–Penn League. [4] In 2013, Gaviglio pitched for the Palm Beach Cardinals of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League, and had a 4–1 win–loss record and a 2.72 ERA in 39+2⁄3 innings pitched. [1] He missed 3+1⁄2 months of the 2013 season recovering from a right forearm strain. After the season, the Cardinals assigned him to the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League. [5]

In 2014, the Cardinals invited Gaviglio to spring training as a non-roster player. [1] Gaviglio pitched for the Springfield Cardinals of the Class AA Texas League, completing the season with a 5–12 win–loss record and a 4.28 ERA in 136+2⁄3 innings pitched. While his season began with a 5.42 ERA in his first 14 games started, he finished the season with a 2.90 ERA in his final 11 games. [5]

Seattle Mariners

After the season, the Cardinals traded Gaviglio to the Seattle Mariners for Ty Kelly. [6] On May 11, 2017, he made his major league debut for the Mariners against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Kansas City Royals

On September 1, Gaviglio was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals. He was added to the active roster for the rest of the season and pitched at a 3.00 ERA over 12 innings. [7]

Toronto Blue Jays

On March 21, 2018, Gaviglio was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations. [8] He was recalled by the Blue Jays on May 11. Gaviglio spent most of the season in the Blue Jays rotation, finishing with a 3–10 record over 24 starts and 2 relief appearances. He struck out 105 batters in 123+2⁄3 innings. [9] Gaviglio was designated for assignment on September 1, 2020, [10] and released on September 4. [11]

Texas Rangers

On January 30, 2021, Gaviglio signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization and was invited to Spring Training. [12] In 5 games for the Triple-A Round Rock Express, he recorded a 2–1 record and 5.13 ERA.

SSG Landers

On June 4, 2021, Gaviglio’s contract was sold to the SSG Landers of the KBO League. [13] He made his KBO debut on July 2 against the Lotte Giants, pitching 5.2 innings of 4-run ball with 2 strikeouts. Over the season, Gaviglio made 15 starts for SSG, going 6–4 with a 5.86 ERA and 70 strikeouts.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On January 28, 2022, Gaviglio signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. [14] He pitched in 17 games for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers (nine of which were starts), with a 6–4 record and 6.35 ERA. [15] He was placed on the injured list on July 23 and remained there the rest of the season. [16] He elected free agency following the season on November 10. [17]

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On June 20, 2023, Gaviglio signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [18]

Personal life

Gaviglio's brother, Gus, also starred for Ashland's baseball team. [2] His long time girlfriend, also from Ashland, is Alaina Findlay. [19] He is distantly related to former MLB player and manager Ralph Houk. [20] As of 2020, Gaviglio is married, with two daughters: Livia, born 2018, and Gianna, born 2020. [21]

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Sam Gaviglio
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Gaviglio with the Springfield Cardinals in 2014
Gastonia Honey Hunters
Pitcher
Born: (1990-05-22) May 22, 1990 (age 33)
Ashland, Oregon, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 11, 2017, for the Seattle Mariners
KBO: July 2, 2021, for the SSG Landers
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