Gabe Klobosits Explained

Gabe Klobosits
Team:Gastonia Baseball Club
Number:31
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:16 May 1995
Birth Place:Katy, Texas, U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:July 30
Debutyear:2021
Debutteam:Washington Nationals
Statleague:MLB
Statyear:2021 season
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–1
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.56
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:5
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Gabriel Michael Klobosits (born May 16, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Gastonia Baseball Club of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals.

Amateur career

Klobosits, a native of Katy, Texas, pitched for Pope John XXIII High School and went on to play for the Galveston College Whitecaps. In 2016, he moved to Auburn University and pitched for the Auburn Tigers where he was reunited with his bestfriend, Andres Garcia.[1] In 2017, Klobosits missed the cut for the Tigers' rotation and pitched mostly in long relief.[2] He was drafted by the Nationals in the 36th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft[3] and chose to sign with the organization.

Professional career

Washington Nationals

After signing, Klobosits began his professional career with the GCL Nationals. He was promoted to the Auburn Doubledays in July and then to the Hagerstown Suns in August.[4] In 30.2 relief innings pitched between the three clubs, he was 1–0 with a 1.47 ERA and 1.01 WHIP.[5]

With an imposing physical profile at 2meter and 270lbs,[4] Klobosits was described in 2017 by Baseball Americas Carlos Collazo as having "excellent plane" and a potent mid-90s fastball.[6] He was one of several pitching prospects the Nationals brought up for a simulated game to prepare their major league hitters for the 2017 National League Division Series.[7] Klobosits underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2018 after posting eleven appearances out of the bullpen for the Potomac Nationals.[8] He split the 2019 season between the GCL, Potomac, Hagerstown, going a combined 0–0 with a 2.03 ERA over 26.2 innings. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Klobosits opened the 2021 season with the Harrisburg Senators and the Rochester Red Wings.[9]

On July 30, 2021, Washington selected his contract and promoted him to the active roster. He made his MLB debut that night in relief.[10]

On April 6, 2022, Klobosits was designated for assignment by the Nationals.[11]

Oakland Athletics

On April 11, 2022, the Oakland Athletics claimed Klobosits off of waivers.[12] He appeared in 11 games for the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, struggling to a 7.59 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 10.2 innings pitched. Klobosits was designated for assignment by Oakland on June 8, following the promotion of Jared Koenig.[13] [14] He was released the same day.[15]

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On July 5, 2023, Klobosits signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[16] In 8 appearances out of the bullpen, Klobosits registered a 1.13 ERA with 7 strikeouts and 1 save across 8.0 innings of work.

Toronto Blue Jays

On July 22, 2023, Klobosits signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization.[17] In 14 games for the Triple–A Buffalo Bisons, he logged a 4.74 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 19 innings pitched. Klobosits elected free agency following the season on November 6.[18]

Gastonia Baseball Club

On April 24, 2024, Klobosits signed with the Gastonia Baseball Club of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[19]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 40 Gabe Klobosits. Auburn Tigers. November 20, 2017.
  2. News: Gabe Klobosits will start but who does Auburn have left in bullpen?. Montgomery Advertiser. June 5, 2017. November 20, 2017. Matthew. Stevens.
  3. News: 2 Auburn seniors, 5 signees taken on final day of MLB Draft. AU Now. June 14, 2017. November 20, 2017. Josh. Vitale.
  4. News: Byron. Kerr. MASN Sports. Nats pitching prospect spotlight: RHP Gabe Klobosits. November 10, 2017. November 20, 2017.
  5. Web site: Gabe Klobosits Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball. MiLB.com. May 31, 2018.
  6. Web site: 2018 Nationals Top 10 Prospects Chat. Baseball America. Carlos. Collazo. November 20, 2017.
  7. News: Max Scherzer's status remains unclear, as Stephen Strasburg will almost certainly start Game 1. The Washington Post. October 4, 2017. November 20, 2017. Jorge. Castillo.
  8. Web site: 2018 Prospect Watch. MLB.com. August 31, 2018.
  9. Web site: July 30, 2021. Nationals select the contracts of Gabe Klobosits and Adrián Sanchez and recall Tres Barrera. July 30, 2021. MASN.
  10. Web site: July 30, 2021. Nationals select the contracts of Gabe Klobosits and Adrián Sanchez and recall Tres Barrera. July 30, 2021. MASN.
  11. News: 2019 World Series MVP Strasburg goes to 10-day IL for Nats . June 9, 2022 . USA Today . Associated Press . April 7, 2022.
  12. Web site: A's claim RHP Gabe Klobosits off waivers from Washington . 2022-04-11 . MLB.com . en.
  13. News: Odum . Charles . Harris hits 2-run triple, streaking Braves pummel A's 13-2 . June 9, 2022 . Washington Post . Associated Press . June 8, 2022.
  14. News: Lockard . Melissa . As A's Jared Koenig prepares for MLB debut, here's a look at his pitch mix . June 9, 2022 . The Athletic . June 8, 2022.
  15. Web site: Gabe Klobosits: Let go by Oakland. 2023-02-08. cbssports.com. en.
  16. https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/
  17. Web site: Blue Jays' Gabe Klobosits: Inks minors deal with Toronto. July 22, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  18. Web site: 2023 MiLB Free Agents. April 29, 2024. baseballamerica.com. en.
  19. https://baseball.pointstreak.com/team_roster.html?teamid=163528&seasonid=33927