Gabriel Moya (baseball)
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| Gabriel Moya | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 9, 1995 Cabimas, Venezuela | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 12, 2017, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| MLB statistics (through 2018 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 3–1 |
| Earned run average | 4.64 |
| Strikeouts | 36 |
| Teams | |
Gabriel Jose Moya (born January 9, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) Minnesota Twins. He signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent in 2012.
Career[edit]
Arizona Diamondbacks[edit]
Moya signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent on March 27, 2012. He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks, pitching to a 2.55 ERA in 15 appearances. He returned to the DSL Diamondbacks the following year, pitching in 19 games and recording a 1.50 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 30.0 innings. In 2014, Moya played for the rookie ball Missoula Osprey, registering a 5-4 record and 6.00 ERA in 15 games. He returned to Missoula for the 2015 season, and recorded a 1.93 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 25 appearances. In 2016, Moya split the year between the High-A Visalia Rawhide and the Single-A Kane County Cougars, posting a 6-1 record and 1.55 ERA in 52 appearances between the two teams.[1] He began the 2017 season with the Double-A Jackson Generals.[2]
Minnesota Twins[edit]
On July 27, 2017, Moya was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for John Ryan Murphy.[3][4] He was assigned to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts, and posted an 0.61 ERA in 13 appearances for the team. On September 12, 2017, Moya was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[5] He made his MLB debut that day, pitching a shutout inning against the San Diego Padres. In 7 appearances in 2017, Moya logged a 4.26 ERA with 5 strikeouts. The next season, he split time between the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings and the Twins, appearing in 35 games, 6 of them starts, posting a 4.71 ERA. He was 3-1 in 36+1⁄3 innings. He began the 2019 season with Rochester, but on June 25, 2019, Moya was designated for assignment by Minnesota.[6] He spent the remainder of the year in Triple-A and elected free agency on November 4, 2019.[7]
Lancaster Barnstormers[edit]
On May 31, 2021, Moya signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[8] He became a free agent following the season. He appeared in 44 games going 3-1 with a 2.36 era and 51 strikeouts in 45.2 innings.
Wild Health Genomes[edit]
On July 1, 2022, Moya signed with the Wild Health Genomes of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on August 29, 2022 after struggling through 16 games, going 0-2 with a 10.34 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 15.2 innings.
References[edit]
- ^ "Gabriel Moya Minor, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ Johnson, Paul. "Cougars relief pitcher Gabriel Moya used to juggling different roles". Elgin Courier-News.
- ^ "Derek Falvey: Trade deadline a 'fluid situation' for Twins". Star Tribune.
- ^ Berardino, Mike (27 July 2017). "Twins trade John Ryan Murphy to Arizona for lefty Gabriel Moya".
- ^ "Twins Designate Engelb Vielma for Assignment".
- ^ "Twins Designate Gabriel Moya for Assignment".
- ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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