Henry Jacob Gatewood (born September 25, 1995) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Gastonia Ghost Peppers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was drafted 41st overall in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.
| Jake Gatewood | |
|---|---|
| Gastonia Ghost Peppers – No. 6 | |
| Third baseman / Shortstop | |
| Born: September 25, 1995 Clovis, California | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Career
editGatewood attended Clovis High School in Clovis, California.[1][2] He was the winner of the junior Home Run Derby at Citi Field on July 15, 2013.[3][4][5]
Milwaukee Brewers
editGatewood at one point was considered a potential top overall pick in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.[6] He ended up getting drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers 41st overall in the draft.[7] He signed on June 14,[8] and was assigned to the AZL Brewers, where he posted a .206 batting average with three home runs and 32 RBI in 50 games. Gatewood spent 2015 with both the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Helena Brewers, batting a combined .244 with ten home runs and 57 RBI in 109 games between both teams. In 2016, Gatewood spent the whole season with the Timber Rattlers, where he batted .240 with 14 home runs and 64 RBI in 126 games.
Gatewood began the 2017 season with the Carolina Mudcats, but was later promoted to the Biloxi Shuckers in August, posting a combined .264 average along with 15 home runs, 62 RBI, ten stolen bases and a .775 OPS in 134 games between both clubs, and he spent 2018 back with Biloxi, batting .244 with 19 home runs and 59 RBI in 94 games.[9] On July 24, 2018, while playing for Biloxi, Gatewood was injured running to first base, and it was later revealed that he had torn his ACL in his left knee, requiring season-ending surgery.[10] In 2019, he played with Biloxi, slashing .187/.244/.331 with 13 home runs and 45 RBI over 94 games. Gatewood did not in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was not included in the Brewers' 60-man player pool and elected free agency on November 2, 2020.[9][11]
Los Angeles Angels
editOn April 2, 2021, Gatewood signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization.[12] Gatewood spent the year with the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, hitting .227/.281/.471 with 28 home runs and 84 RBI in 116 games. He elected free agency after the season on November 7.[13]
On November 16, 2021, Gatewood re-signed with the Angels on a new minor league contract.[14] Gatewood played in 108 games for Salt Lake in 2022, batting .211/.261/.439 with 22 home runs and 66 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[15]
Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos
editOn April 10, 2023, Gatewood signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.[16] In 78 games for Dos Laredos, Gatewood hit .252/.314/.387 with 6 home runs, 36 RBI, and 5 stolen bases.
Gastonia Ghost Peppers
editOn April 18, 2024, Gatewood signed with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[17]
References
edit- ^ Persinger, Mike (June 11, 2013). "Goal driven: Jacob Gatewood sets out on a very specific path". usabaseball.com. Archived from the original on June 7, 2014.
- ^ Anteola, Bryant-Jon (June 4, 2014). "Major league draft: Clovis' Jacob Gatewood, Sanger's Luis Ortiz among potential first-round picks (video)". The Fresno Bee. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014.
- ^ Giannandrea, Nick (July 15, 2013). "Clovis High slugger Jacob Gatewood wins junior Home Run Derby". Clovis Independent. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014.
- ^ Nightengale, Bob (July 25, 2013). "Prep slugger basks in the spotlight after HR Derby". USA TODAY. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ McCarron, Anthony (June 4, 2014). "Citi kid Jacob Gatewood is at plate again". New York Daily News. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ Lemire, Joe (June 10, 2013). "Early look at top five prospects for next year's MLB draft". SI.com. Archived from the original on June 14, 2013.
- ^ "Brewers grab power-hitting high school shortstop". Milwaukee Brewers. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- ^ McCalvy, Adam; Swieca, Caitlin (June 14, 2014). "Brewers come to terms with top three Draft picks". MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2016.
- ^ a b "Jake Gatewood Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ McCalvy, Adam (July 28, 2018). "Prospect Gatewood out for year with ACL tear". MLB.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions". MLB.com. April 2, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Angels' Jake Gatewood: Back with Halos". CBS Sports. RotoWire. November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 10 de abril de 2023" [LMB: Movements in reserve lists - April 10, 2023]. MiLB.com (in Spanish). April 10, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)