Robert Gsellman, Starting Pitcher, New York Mets, #65


Date of Birth: 7/18/1993
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California

Robert Gsellman, starting pitcher for the New York Mets, was drafted by the Mets in 2011. He pitched in their minor league system from 2011 through 2015. He was both a starting pitcher and a reliever in 2011 and 2012 and a starting pitcher only from 2013 through 2015.

Gsellman had a strong first season with the Mets in 2016. In 7 games as a starting pitcher and 1 game in relief, he had a 2.42 ERA, 4 wins and 2 losses, and 42 strikeouts to 15 walks in 44.2 innings. He also pitched 115.0 innings in 20 games as a starter in the minors.

Gsellman struggled more in his second season with the Mets. He finished the 2017 season with 8 wins and 7 losses, 82 strikeouts to 42 walks, and a 5.19 ERA in 119.2 innings in 22 games as starter adn 3 games of relief.

Gsellman pitched out of the Mets bullpen in 2018. He finished the season with 6 wins and 3 losses, 13 saves, 70 strikeouts to 28 walks, and a 4.28 ERA in 80.0 innings in 68 games.

Gsellman spent time on the DL in 2019 with right triceps soreness. He finished the season with 2 wins and 3 losses, 1 save, 60 strikeouts to 23 walks, and a 4.66 ERA in 63.2 innings in 52 games.

Gsellman pitched in just six games in 2020. He finished the season with an ERA of 9.64 in 14.0 innings.

Career pitching statistics for Gsellman through 2020 include:

  • 159 games played
  • 322.0 innings pitched
  • 20-15 win-loss record
  • 14 saves
  • 263 strikeouts to 116 walks
  • 4.67 ERA

Personal Life

Gsellman's father, Bob Gsellman, was a minor league catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1984 through 1987.

Sources for Information
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