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Roberto Gómez (baseball)

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Roberto Gómez
Pitcher
Born: (1989-08-03) August 3, 1989 (age 35)
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 5, 2017, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
April 28, 2018, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average7.98
Strikeouts14
Teams

Roberto Ezequiel Gómez Castillo (born August 3, 1989) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He has played for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

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Tampa Bay Rays

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Gómez made his professional debut with the Tampa Bay Rays organization in 2010 for the DSL Rays. In 2011, he played for the DSL Rays, GCL Rays, and Hudson Valley Renegades. In 2012, he played for the Bowling Green Hot Rods and in 2013 he played for the Charlotte Stone Crabs. In 2014, Gómez played for Charlotte and the Montgomery Biscuits. On October 8, 2014, the Rays released Gómez.

San Francisco Giants

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On November 23, 2016, Gómez signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants and pitched for the Sacramento River Cats of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League. The Giants promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on September 5, 2017.[1] He made his major league debut that day.[2]

Gómez was released by the Giants organization on July 5, 2018. He re–signed with San Francisco on a minor league contract on July 9. In 18 games split between Sacramento and the rookie–level Arizona League Giants, he accumulated a 3.91 ERA with 18 strikeouts and 2 saves across 23 innings pitched. Gómez elected free agency following the season on November 2.[3]

On November 26, 2018, Gomez signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. On February 19, 2019, Gomez’s contract was voided due to medical concerns in his physical exam.

References

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  1. ^ "Giants lose again — officially worst team in majors". SFGate. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  2. ^ "Giants RHPS Moronta, Gomez make MLB debuts in same inning vs Rockies". September 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
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