Joseph John Gatto (born June 14, 1995) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
| Joe Gatto | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 14, 1995 Hammonton, New Jersey | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Amateur career
editGatto attended St. Augustine College Preparatory School in Richland, New Jersey, and pitched for the school's baseball team.[1]
Professional career
editLos Angeles Angels
editThe Los Angeles Angels selected him in the second round of the 2014 MLB draft and he signed with the Angels, receiving a $1.2 million signing bonus.[2] Gatto split his professional debut season of 2014 between the Arizona League Angels and the Orem Owlz, going a combined 2–1 with a 5.33 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 27 innings.[3] He spent the 2015 season with Orem, going 2–3 with a 4.31 ERA and 38 strikeouts over 54+2⁄3 innings.[4] Gatto spent the 2016 season with the Burlington Bees, going 3–8 with a 7.03 ERA and 54 strikeouts over 64 innings.[5] Gatto split the 2017 season between Burlington and the Inland Empire 66ers, going a combined 8–9 with a 3.43 ERA and 101 strikeouts over 128+2⁄3 innings.[4] He split the 2018 season between Inland Empire and the Mobile BayBears, going a combined 8–6 with a 5.18 ERA and 100 strikeouts over 120 innings.[4] He spent the 2019 season with Mobile, going 5–4 with a 4.80 ERA and 57 strikeouts over 54+1⁄3 innings.[6]
Gatto did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.[8]
Texas Rangers
editOn December 3, 2020, Gatto signed a major league contract with the Texas Rangers.[9][10] On March 22, 2021, Gatto was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.[11] Gatto split the 2021 season between the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Central and the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A West, going a combined 5–3 with a 3.32 ERA and 69 strikeouts over 59+2⁄3 innings.[12] Gatto became a free agent following the season.
Philadelphia Phillies
editOn December 14, 2021, Gatto signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[13] He was released on July 24, 2022.
References
edit- ^ Kevin Minnick (March 31, 2014). "Baseball: Joe Gatto poised for success". Courier-Post. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ Mark Melhorn (June 13, 2014). "St. Augustine grad Joe Gatto agrees to $1.2 million deal with Angels". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ Mark Melhorn (April 7, 2015). "Mike Trout and Joe Gatto at opposite ends of pro baseball". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Joe Gatto Player Page". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ Tyler Maun (August 16, 2017). "Gatto puts up six more zeros for 66ers". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "Where are locals playing minor league baseball?". The Press of Atlantic City. April 3, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- ^ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- ^ T.R. Sullivan (December 3, 2020). "Joe Gatto, Scott Heineman sign with Rangers". MLB.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ Levi Weaver (December 3, 2020). "Rangers add more relief depth with 'best bullpen I've ever seen' Joe Gatto". The Athletic. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 3/22/21". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ Kennedi Landry (April 30, 2021). "Where will Rangers' top prospects begin '21?". MLB.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Phillies Sign Six Players To Minor League Deals". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference (Minors)