Robert Gasser
| Robert Gasser | |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 31, 1999 El Dorado Hills, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Robert Riordan Gasser (born May 31, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
Career[edit]
Gasser grew up in El Dorado Hills, California, and attended Oak Ridge High School.[1] Gasser enrolled at the University of New Mexico and began his college baseball career with the New Mexico Lobos. As a freshman, he had a 7.05 ERA over 52 innings pitched.[2] Gasser transferred to San Joaquin Delta College after his freshman year. In his only season with the Mustangs, he went 14-0 with a 2.38 ERA and 139 strikeouts in 102 innings pitched over 18 appearances with 17 starts.[3] Gasser transferred to the University of Houston to play for the Houston Cougars for his remaining collegiate eligibility. In 2021, Gasser went 6-6 with a 2.63 ERA and 105 strikeouts in 85+2⁄3 innings pitched and was named first team All-American Athletic Conference.[4]
The San Diego Padres selected Gasser in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[5] He was assigned to the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Padres to start his professional career, where he made one appearance before being promoted to the Lake Elsinore Storm of Low-A West.[6]
On August 1, 2022, the Padres traded Gasser, Dinelson Lamet, Taylor Rogers, and Esteury Ruiz to the Milwaukee Brewers for Josh Hader.[7] The Brewers assigned him to the Biloxi Shuckers of the Double-A Southern League.[8] In 2023, playing for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, Gasser won the International League Pitcher of the Year Award after leading the league with 166 strikeouts and posting a second-best 2.85 ERA.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Placerville Mountain Democrat". July 15, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
- ^ Morris, Adam J. (June 28, 2021). "Texas Rangers 2021 draft preview: Robert Gasser". LoneStarBall.com. SB Nation. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
- ^ Duarte, By Joseph (May 12, 2021). "UH pitcher Robert Gasser has raised his stock for MLB draft". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
- ^ Duarte, Joseph (July 12, 2021). "San Diego Padres draft UH pitcher in second round". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
- ^ "Padres' Robert Gasser: Joins Friars". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. July 12, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
- ^ "Minors: Left-handed starters to watch in the Padres' farm system". The San Diego Union-Tribune. February 21, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
- ^ Cassavell, AJ (August 1, 2022). "Padres acquire Hader from Crew in 5-player trade". MLB.com. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ "Brewers' Robert Gasser: Opening at Double-A in new system". CBS Sports. RotoWire. August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ Terranova, Rob (October 4, 2023). "The 2023 Triple-A All-Stars and Award Winners". Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- New Mexico Lobos bio
- Delta College Mustangs bio
- Houston Cougars bio