Anthony Gose
{{short description|American baseball player (born 1990)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name = Anthony Gose
|image = Anthony Gose (cropped).jpg
|image_size = 250
|caption = Gose as a pitcher with the Cleveland Guardians in 2022
|position = Pitcher / Outfielder
|team = Arizona Diamondbacks
|number =
|bats = Left
|throws = Left
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|08|10}}
|birth_place = Paramount, California, U.S.
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate = July 17
|debutyear = 2012
|debutteam = Toronto Blue Jays
|statleague = MLB
|statyear = 2024 season
|stat1label = Batting average
|stat1value = .240
|stat2label = Home runs
|stat2value = 12
|stat3label = Runs batted in
|stat3value = 69
|stat4label = Stolen bases
|stat4value = 57
|stat5label = Win–loss record
|stat5value = 3–0
|stat6label = Earned run average
|stat6value = 4.78
|stat7label = Strikeouts
|stat7value = 41
|teams =
- Toronto Blue Jays ({{mlby|2012}}–{{mlby|2014}})
- Detroit Tigers ({{mlby|2015}}–{{mlby|2016}})
- Cleveland Indians / Guardians ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2022}}, {{mlby|2024}})
|awards =
- Tokyo 2020 All-Olympic Baseball Team ({{baseball year|2021}})
|medaltemplates =
{{MedalSport|Men's baseball}}
{{MedalCountry|{{USA}}}}
{{Medal|Comp|Olympic Games}}
{{MedalSilver|2020 Tokyo|Team}}
{{MedalCompetition | WBSC Premier12}}
{{MedalBronze| 2024 Tokyo | Team }}
}}
Anthony Robert Gose ({{IPAc-en|g|oʊ|s}}; born August 10, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher and outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland Guardians. Originally an outfielder, Gose transitioned from a center fielder to a pitcher, following the 2016 season.
Early life
Gose attended Bellflower High School in Bellflower, California. In his senior year, he had a .443 batting average, a .618 on-base percentage, and 31 stolen bases for the school's baseball team. He pitched for the team as well, throwing as fast as {{convert|97|mph}}.{{cite web|url=http://sports.nationalpost.com/2011/02/22/gose-isnt-raw-hes-medium-rare/|title=Gose isn't raw, he's 'medium rare'|work=National Post|date=February 11, 2011|access-date=July 17, 2012|archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20110313104959/http://sports.nationalpost.com/2011/02/22/gose-isnt-raw-hes-medium-rare/|archive-date=March 13, 2011|url-status=dead}} Gose also competed in track and field. He ran the 100 and 200 meter races, and the 4 × 100 and 4 × 400 meter relays. He also attended the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy in Compton, California. He received a scholarship to attend the University of Arizona to play college baseball with the Arizona Wildcats.
Career
=Philadelphia Phillies=
The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Gose in the second round, with the 51st overall selection, of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He opted to sign with the Phillies, forgoing his college scholarship for a $772,000 signing bonus.{{cite web |last=Scarr |first=Mike |date=June 20, 2008 |title=Phils ink third pick Gose |url=http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080620&content_id=2969442&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215023312/http://m.phillies.mlb.com/news/article/2969442/ |archive-date=2014-12-15 |website=MLB.com}} Playing for the Lakewood BlueClaws of the Single–A South Atlantic League (SAL) in 2009, he appeared in the SAL All-Star Game.{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3897401 |title=Dusty Wathan and Anthony Gose on SAL All-Star Team|publisher=OurSports Central|date=August 31, 2009|access-date=July 17, 2012}} His 76 stolen bases that season led all of minor league baseball.{{cite web |last=Zwolinski |first=Mark |date=February 21, 2011 |title=Jays speedster Anthony Gose on fast track to big-league success |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/jays-speedster-anthony-gose-on-fast-track-to-big-league-success/article_77e3801c-a0a4-587e-83d9-2e22d8bbf5d1.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |work=Toronto Star}}
Gose began the 2010 season with the Clearwater Threshers of the High–A Florida State League (FSL). He batted .263 with 4 home runs, 20 runs batted in (RBIs), 17 doubles, and 11 triples.{{cite web|author=Bob Elliott|url=https://lfpress.com/sports/columnists/bob_elliott/2010/07/30/14885366.html|title=What's so special about Gose?|work=London Free Press|date=July 30, 2010|access-date=March 25, 2013}}
=Toronto Blue Jays=
On July 29, 2010, Gose, along with J. A. Happ and Jonathan Villar, was traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for Roy Oswalt and $12 million.{{cite web |last=Zolecki |first=Todd |date=July 29, 2010 |title=Phils get Oswalt for Happ, two prospects |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100729&content_id=12785460&vkey=tradedeadline2010&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311065038/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100729&content_id=12785460&vkey=tradedeadline2010&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |archive-date=2014-03-11 |work=MLB.com}} Immediately after, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for first baseman Brett Wallace. The Blue Jays had attempted to acquire Gose from the Phillies before, including in the Roy Halladay trade.{{cite news|author=The Canadian Press|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/jays-flip-wallace-to-astros-for-gose-1.897658|title=Jays flip Wallace to Astros for Gose|publisher=Cbc.ca|date=July 30, 2010|access-date=March 25, 2013}} They assigned him to the Dunedin Blue Jays of the FSL.{{cite web |last=Bastian |first=Jordan |date=2010-07-29 |title=Blue Jays land prospect Gose from Astros |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100729&content_id=12778330 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311071151/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100729&content_id=12778330 |archive-date=2014-03-11 |access-date=March 25, 2013 |work=MLB.com}}
Gose was ranked by MLB.com in 2011 as the Blue Jays fifth-best prospect in the organization.{{cite web |last=Mayo |first=Jonathan |date=March 29, 2011 |title=Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Gose has bright future at top of lineup |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110329&content_id=17177342&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311071110/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110329&content_id=17177342&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor |archive-date=2014-03-11 |work=MLB.com}} In 2011, he played for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats of the Double-A Eastern League (EL). The Fisher Cats were EL champions and Gose scored the winning run in the championship game. He broke Darin Mastroianni's record for stolen bases in one season, finishing with 70 stolen bases and getting caught 15 times.{{cite web |author=Elliott |first=Bob |date=July 28, 2011 |title=Jays' Gose is a serious base-stealer |url=https://lfpress.com/sports/baseball/2011/07/28/18482836.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311070049/https://lfpress.com/sports/baseball/2011/07/28/18482836.html |archive-date=2014-03-11 |work=London Free Press}} He also hit 15 home runs.{{cite web|author=Bob Elliott|url=https://lfpress.com/sports/columnists/bob_elliott/2011/09/21/18720966.html|title=Another championship for Gose|work=London Free Press|date=September 21, 2011|access-date=March 25, 2013}} During the 2011–12 offseason, he played in the Venezuelan Winter League, batting .182 in 18 games.{{cite web|url=http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/01/14/jays-prospect-anthony-gose-on-a-mission-to-get-to-the-majors/|title=Toronto Blue Jays prospect Anthony Gose on a mission to the majors|work=National Post|date=January 14, 2012|access-date=July 17, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129190135/http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/01/14/jays-prospect-anthony-gose-on-a-mission-to-get-to-the-majors/|archive-date=January 29, 2013|url-status=dead}}
Prior to the 2012 season, he was ranked as the 39th-best prospect in baseball.{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2012/2612998.html|title=2012 Top 100 Prospects|publisher=Baseballamerica.com|date=February 21, 2012|access-date=July 17, 2012}} Gose started the 2012 season with the Las Vegas 51s of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.{{cite web|url=http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/03/31/jays-gose-stealing-the-spotlight-in-spring-training/|title=Toronto Blue Jays' Anthony Gose stealing the spotlight in spring training|work=National Post|date=March 31, 2012|access-date=March 25, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129170137/http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/03/31/jays-gose-stealing-the-spotlight-in-spring-training/|archive-date=January 29, 2013|url-status=dead}} He was named to appear in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game.{{cite web |last=Mayo |first=Jonathan |date=June 19, 2012 |title=Prospects pack rosters for 2012 All-Star Futures Game |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120620&content_id=33663130&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326141444/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120620&content_id=33663130&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb |archive-date=2014-03-26 |work=MLB.com}} In Triple-A in 2012, Gose had a .286 average with 5 home runs, 21 doubles, 10 triples, and 43 runs batted in.{{cite web |date=2012-07-17 |title=Blue Jays put Bautista on 15-day DL; call up OF Gose |url=https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=400809 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120720011141/https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=400809 |archive-date=2012-07-20 |work=TSN.ca |agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=gose--001ant |title=Anthony Gose Minor League Statistics & History |website=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=March 11, 2014}}
Gose played in 106 games in the 2013 season with the Buffalo Bisons in the International League, finishing with a .239 average, 3 home runs, and 27 RBIs in 393 at bats, along with 22 stolen bases in 35 attempts.
==Major league career==
File:20120824-0077 Anthony Gose.jpg]]
On July 17, 2012, Gose was called up to the Blue Jays to replace the injured José Bautista.{{cite web |last=Chisholm |first=Gregor |date=2012-07-16 |title=Bautista's wrist injury puts him on disabled list |url=http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120716&content_id=35046744&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718230523/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120716&content_id=35046744&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor |archive-date=July 18, 2012 |work=MLB.com}} Gose made his MLB debut that day, against the New York Yankees. Gose collected his first Major League hit on a bunt single in the ninth inning off Clay Rapada. Gose made his first Major League start on July 18, playing right field and batting leadoff, going 0-for-3 with 2 strikeouts.{{cite web |last=Chisholm |first=Gregor |date=July 18, 2012 |title=Gose bats leadoff in first career start |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120718&content_id=35136792¬ebook_id=35140858&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311065428/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120718&content_id=35136792¬ebook_id=35140858&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor |archive-date=2014-03-11 |website=MLB.com}}
Gose was returned to Triple-A on August 25 when Brandon Morrow returned from the disabled list.{{cite web |last=Chisholm |first=Gregor |date=August 24, 2012 |title=Hechavarria, Gose sent down to Triple-A |url=http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120824&content_id=37265428¬ebook_id=37299564&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311070218/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120824&content_id=37265428¬ebook_id=37299564&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor |archive-date=March 11, 2014 |work=MLB.com}} Gose was recalled by the Jays on September 4 when major league rosters expanded, and the Triple-A season ended.{{cite web |date=September 4, 2012 |title=Blue Jays recall Anthony Gose from Triple-A |url=http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/48899832/ns/sports-player_news/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129033230/http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/48899832/ns/sports-player_news/ |archive-date=January 29, 2013 |work=NBCSports.com}} In a game on September 8, against the Boston Red Sox, Gose hit his first career home run, a three-run shot off reliever Andrew Bailey.{{cite web|url=http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_08_tormlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=tor|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912034838/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_08_tormlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=tor|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 12, 2012|title=Gose's five-RBI night powers Blue Jays past Sox|work=MLB.com|last=Drellich|first=Evan|date=September 9, 2012|access-date=September 9, 2012}} Gose played in 56 games in the 2012 season, finishing with a .223 average, 1 home run, and 11 RBIs in 166 at bats, along with 15 stolen bases.
Gose was optioned to the Blue Jays' new Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons on March 25, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-3b-lawrie-to-start-season-on-dl/|title=Lawrie DL-bound among Jays moves Monday|publisher=sportsnet.ca|last=Davidi|first=Shi|date=March 25, 2013|access-date=March 25, 2013}} He was recalled by the Blue Jays on May 20. Mickey Storey was optioned to make room on the 25-man roster for Gose.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48060000&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor|title=Blue Jays recall Gose, option right-hander Storey|last=Nowak|first=Joey|work=MLB.com|date=May 20, 2013|access-date=May 20, 2013}} Gose was optioned back to the Bisons on June 6.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-option-gose-back-to-triple-a-buffalo/|title=Blue Jays expected to promote infielder LaRoche|last=Davidi|first=Shi|publisher=Sportsnet.ca|date=June 6, 2013|access-date=June 6, 2013}} He was recalled on August 16.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2013/08/16/blue_jays_notebook_anthony_gose_recalled_josh_johnson_gets_good_news.html|title=Blue Jays notebook: Anthony Gose recalled, Josh Johnson gets good news|date=August 16, 2013|access-date=August 16, 2013|work=thestar.com|first=Brendan|last=Kennedy}} Gose played in 52 games in the 2013 season, finishing with a .259 average, .283 on base percentage, 2 home runs, and 12 RBIs in 147 at bats, along with 4 stolen bases in 7 attempts.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gosean01.shtml |title=Anthony Gose Statistics and History |website=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=March 11, 2014}}
Gose was optioned to the Bisons on March 24, 2014.{{cite web |date=March 24, 2014 |title=Blue Jays option Anthony Gose to Herd |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-70011634 |access-date=2025-01-15 |work=Buffalo Bisons}}
Gose was up and down between Buffalo and Toronto for much of the 2014 season. After hitting .234 with one home run and 14 stolen bases with the big league team, Gose was optioned back to Buffalo on August 15 to make room for the returning Edwin Encarnación.{{cite web|url=http://o.canada.com/sports/baseball/toronto-blue-jays-activate-slugger-edwin-encarnacion-send-anthony-gose-to-triple-a|title=Toronto Blue Jays activate slugger Edwin Encarnación, send Anthony Gose to triple-A|work=canada.com |date=August 15, 2014|access-date=January 18, 2017 |last1=Reserved |first1=All Rights }} He was brought back to the Blue Jays on September 1, as part of the September roster expansion.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/pompey-tweets-hes-been-called-up-by-jays/|title=Pompey, Norris among 9 called up by Blue Jays|last=Davidi|first=Shi|work=Sportsnet|date=September 1, 2014|access-date=September 1, 2014}}
=Detroit Tigers=
On November 12, 2014, Gose was traded to the Detroit Tigers for second baseman Devon Travis.{{cite web | url = http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/101296456/detroit-tigers-acquire-anthony-gose-from-blue-jays-for-prospect-devon-travis | title = Tigers acquire hopeful starting center fielder Gose for Travis | work = MLB.com | first = Jason | last = Beck | date = November 13, 2014 | access-date = November 13, 2014 | archive-date = November 13, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141113103129/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/101296456/detroit-tigers-acquire-anthony-gose-from-blue-jays-for-prospect-devon-travis | url-status = dead }} In the 2015 season, he served as the Tigers primary centerfielder, playing in 140 games, and hit .254 with 23 stolen bases. On May 16, 2016, Gose was optioned to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. Prior to being sent down, Gose batted .209 with two home runs and seven RBIs in 30 games for Detroit.{{cite web | url = http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/178278938/cameron-maybin-returning-anthony-gose-down | title = Tigers send Gose down with Maybin coming back | work = MLB.com | first = Ben | last = Standig | date = May 15, 2016 | access-date = May 16, 2016 | archive-date = June 5, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160605072225/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/178278938/cameron-maybin-returning-anthony-gose-down | url-status = dead }}
File:Anthony Gose on July 31, 2015.jpg in 2015]]
On July 9, 2016, Gose engaged in a dugout incident with Triple-A manager Lloyd McClendon. During the first game of a doubleheader, McClendon appeared to be giving "constructive criticism" to Gose, who responded in a negative fashion to these comments and allegedly swore at his manager. Gose was promptly sent home and did not play the remainder of the first game nor any of the second game.{{cite web |last=Willim |first=Daniel |date=2016-07-11 |title=Report: Tigers investigating Anthony Gose 'no show' to yesterday's Mud Hens game |url=http://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-mlb/dwillim/report-tigers-investigating-anthony-gose-no-show-to-yesterdays-mud-hens-game/76746/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918031006/http://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-mlb/dwillim/report-tigers-investigating-anthony-gose-no-show-to-yesterdays-mud-hens-game/76746/ |archive-date=September 18, 2016 |website=Detroit Sports Nation}} On July 10, 2016, Gose refused to show up for the game and had cleared out his locker.{{cite web |last=Henning |first=Lynn |date=2016-07-10 |title=Gose a no-show day after dustup with McClendon |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/07/10/jones-gose-disciplined-mud-hens-manager/86917580/ |access-date=January 18, 2017 |website=Detroit News}}
On July 13, 2016, the Tigers decided they would demote Gose to their Double-A affiliate, the Erie SeaWolves, following a three-day suspension. "After collectively evaluating the situation in Toledo, we spoke with Anthony and emphasized our organization's expectations of him," said Tigers general manager Al Avila. "Most importantly, Anthony's transfer to Erie is a move to give him a fresh start to his overall performance as he works his way back to Detroit."{{cite web |last=Henning |first=Lynn |date=2016-07-13 |title=Anthony Gose was suspended, now demoted |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/07/13/anthony-gose-suspended-now-demoted/87028936/ |access-date=January 18, 2017 |website=Detroit News}}
The Tigers designated Gose for assignment on January 18, 2017, to make room for Mikie Mahtook on the roster.{{cite web |date=January 18, 2017 |title=Detroit Tigers Acquire Mikie Mahtook From Tampa Bay Rays |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/detroit-tigers-acquire-mikie-mahtook-from-tampa-bay-rays/ |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=CBS News}} On January 25, 2017, Gose cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. On March 26, after sending Gose down to minor league camp, the Tigers announced that they would try to convert him into a pitcher after he came to them with the idea.{{Cite news |last=McCosky |first=Chris |date=2017-03-28 |title=Tigers will try to convert OF Anthony Gose to pitcher |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2017/03/26/tigers-try-convert-anthony-gose-pitcher/99662978/ |access-date=2025-01-15 |work=Detroit News |language=en}} Gose made his pitching debut on May 22 with the Lakeland Flying Tigers of the FSL, pitching an inning and reaching {{convert|99|mph}}.{{cite web |last=Clair |first=Michael |date=2017-12-01 |title=Anthony Gose made his professional pitching debut in Lakeland with some heat |url=https://www.mlb.com/cut4/rangers-signed-anthony-gose-to-play-center-field-and-pitch-c262708400 |access-date=May 23, 2017 |website=MLB.com}} He elected free agency following the season on November 6.{{Cite web |last=Eddy |first=Matt |date=November 7, 2017 |title=Minor League Free Agents 2017 |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2017/?amphtml |access-date=June 7, 2023 |website=Baseball America |language=en}}
=Texas Rangers=
On November 30, 2017, Gose signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers.{{cite web |last=Clair |first=Michael |date=2017-12-01 |title=The Rangers reportedly signed the first two-way player of the offseason in ... Anthony Gose |url=https://www.mlb.com/cut4/rangers-signed-anthony-gose-to-play-center-field-and-pitch-c262708400 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB.com}} Two weeks later on December 14, the Houston Astros selected Gose in the Rule 5 draft.{{cite web |last=Kaplan |first=Jake |date=December 14, 2017 |title=Astros select Anthony Gose in Rule 5 Draft |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-select-Anthony-Gose-in-Rule-5-Draft-12430234.php |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Chron}} On March 5, 2018, Gose was placed on outright waivers by the Astros{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/astros-anthony-gose-placed-on-outright-waivers/|title=Astros' Anthony Gose: Placed on outright waivers|work=cbssports.com|date=March 5, 2018|access-date=March 5, 2018}} who then returned him to the Rangers, where he was assigned to Triple-A.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=2018-03-09 |title=Astros Return Rule 5 Pick Anthony Gose To Rangers |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/03/astros-return-rule-5-pick-anthony-gose-to-rangers.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} He split the season between the High–A Down East Wood Ducks and Double–A Frisco RoughRiders. In 28 games out of the bullpen, he registered a 5.19 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 26.0 innings pitched.{{Cite web |title=Anthony Gose Stats & Scouting Report |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/5144-anthony-gose/ |access-date=November 4, 2023 |website=Baseball America |date=January 4, 2018 |language=en}} He declared free agency on October 5, 2018.
=Cleveland Indians / Guardians=
On December 8, 2018, Gose signed a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Indians.{{cite web |last1=Zencka |first1=TC |last2=Byrne |first2=Connor |date=December 8, 2018 |title=Minor MLB Transactions: 12/8/18 |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/12/minor-mlb-transactions-12818-2.html |access-date=December 8, 2018 |work=MLB Trade Rumors}} He spent the 2019 season split between the Double–A Akron RubberDucks and High–A Lynchburg Hillcats, accumulating a combined 2.48 ERA with 35 strikeouts and 4 saves in 29 innings of work across 32 relief appearances. Gose was invited to spring training the following season. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web |last=Adler |first=David |date=2020-06-30 |title=2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB.com |language=en-US}} Gose became a free agent on November 2, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Hilburn-Trenkle |first=Chris |date=2020-11-02 |title=Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/ |access-date=September 21, 2024 |website=Baseball America |language=en}}
Gose signed a minor league contract with the Indians on November 17, 2020; the deal included an invitation to the Indians' 2021 major league spring training camp.{{cite news |last1=Hoynes |first1=Paul |title=Cleveland Indians re-sign lefty Anthony Gose and invite him to spring training |url=https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2020/11/cleveland-indians-re-sign-lefty-anthony-gose-and-invite-him-to-spring-training.html |publisher=Cleveland.com |date=November 17, 2020}} Gose was assigned to the Indians' taxi squad to begin the 2021 season. On September 21, 2021, the Indians selected Gose to the 40-man roster, and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time as a pitcher.{{cite news |last1=Adams |first1=Steve |title=Indians To Select Anthony Gose |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/09/indians-promote-anthony-gose-former-outfielder-pitcher.html |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=September 20, 2021}} He made 6 appearances in his inaugural Cleveland campaign, posting a 1.35 ERA with 9 strikeouts in {{fraction|6|2|3}} innings pitched.
In 2022, Gose made 22 appearances out of the Guardians' bullpen, registering a 3–0 record and 4.71 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 21 innings of work. On August 1, 2022, he was placed on the 60-day injured list with a strained left triceps.{{Cite web |date=August 1, 2022 |title=Guardians' Anthony Gose: Goes to 60-day injured list |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/guardians-anthony-gose-goes-to-60-day-injured-list/ |access-date=May 26, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} Gose underwent Tommy John surgery on September 14, ending his season and likely ending his 2023 season as well.{{Cite web|title=Guardians' Anthony Gose: Undergoes Tommy John surgery|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/guardians-anthony-gose-undergoes-tommy-john-surgery/|access-date=May 26, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=September 15, 2022 |language=en}} Gose was designated for assignment by Cleveland on November 15.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=2022-11-17 |title=Guardians Release Kirk McCarty |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/guardians-dfa-anthony-gose-kirk-mccarty.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} The Guardians declined to tender Gose a contract for the 2023 season by the non-tender deadline of November 18, 2022; Gose subsequently became a free agent.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=2022-11-18 |title=American League Non-Tenders: 11/18/22 |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/american-league-non-tenders-11-18-22.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} On December 1, the Guardians re-signed Gose to a two-year minor league contract while he recovers from surgery;{{cite web |last1=Hoynes |first1=Parul |date=December 2022 |title=Guardians, Anthony Gose agree on two-year minor league deal |url=https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2022/12/guardians-anthony-gose-agree-on-two-year-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=December 1, 2022 |website=cleveland.com}} the deal included an invitation to the Guardians' 2023 major league spring training camp.
Gose returned to action in 2024 with Triple–A Columbus, compiling a 5–4 record and 3.29 ERA with 55 strikeouts and 10 saves over 35 appearances. On August 6, 2024, the Guardians selected Gose's contract, adding him to their active roster.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=2024-08-06 |title=Guardians Select Anthony Gose, Designate Xzavion Curry For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/guardians-select-anthony-gose-designate-xzavion-curry-for-assignment.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} He made one appearance for Cleveland, allowing two runs in {{fraction|1|1|3}} innings of work against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gose was designated for assignment by Cleveland on August 9.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=2024-08-09 |title=Guardians Designate Anthony Gose For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/guardians-designate-anthony-gose-for-assignment.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} After clearing waivers, Gose was outrighted back to Columbus on August 12.{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=2024-08-12 |title=Guardians Outright Anthony Gose |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/guardians-outright-anthony-gose.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} The Guardians selected Gose's contract back to the active roster on August 19.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=2024-08-19 |title=Guardians Place Alex Cobb On Injured List |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/guardians-place-alex-cobb-on-injured-list.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} Gose was designated for assignment once again by the Guardians on August 21. After clearing waivers, he rejected an outright assignment to the minor leagues, electing free agency instead on August 23, however he re-signed with the Guardians on a new minor league contract the next day.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=2024-08-24 |title=Anthony Gose Elects Free Agency |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/guardians-designate-anthony-gose-for-assignment-2.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} Gose was selected to the active roster for a third time on August 27.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=2024-08-27 |title=Guardians Select Anthony Gose |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/guardians-select-anthony-gose.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} He allowed one run in two innings of work against the Kansas City Royals, and was designated for assignment once more the next day.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=2024-08-30 |title=Anthony Gose Elects Free Agency |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/guardians-dfa-anthony-gose.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} Gose cleared waivers and elected free agency again on August 30.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-30 |title=Ex-Jay Gose clears waivers, elects free agency |url=https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/ex-toronto-blue-jay-anthony-gose-clears-waivers-elects-free-agency-1.2167714 |access-date=August 30, 2024 |website=tsn.ca |language=en}} The next day, he re–signed with Cleveland on a minor league contract.{{Cite web |last=Deeds |first=Nick |date=2024-09-02 |title=Guardians Re-Sign Anthony Gose To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/guardians-re-sign-anthony-gose-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} On September 8, Gose was selected back to the major league roster.{{Cite web |last=Deeds |first=Nick |date=2024-09-08 |title=Guardians Designate Scott Barlow For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/guardians-designate-scott-barlow-for-assignment.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} He allowed two runs in one inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and was designated for assignment the following day.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=2024-09-09 |title=Guardians Designate Anthony Gose For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/guardians-dfa-anthony-gose-fourth-time.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} Gose cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Columbus on September 11.{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Anthony |date=2024-09-11 |title=Guardians Release Scott Barlow, Outright Anthony Gose |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/guardians-release-scott-barlow-outright-anthony-gose.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} He elected free agency on October 2.
=New York Mets=
On December 20, 2024, Gose signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=2024-12-20 |title=Mets To Sign Anthony Gose, Luis Ortiz To Minor League Deals |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/mets-to-sign-anthony-gose-luis-ortiz-to-minor-league-deals.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} In 21 appearances for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, he logged a 2-1 record and 4.30 ERA with 25 strikeouts and one save over 23 innings of work. Gose was released by the Mets organization on June 16, 2025.https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-06-16
=Arizona Diamondbacks=
On June 19, 2025, Gose signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.{{Cite web|title=Diamondbacks Sign Trevor Richards To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/diamondbacks-sign-trevor-richards-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=June 19, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}
International career
In May 2021, Gose was named to the roster of the United States national baseball team for qualifying for baseball at the 2020 Summer Olympics.{{cite news |url=https://www.usabaseball.com/news/topic/professional/team-usa-announces-olympic-qualifying-roster |title=Team USA Announces Olympic Qualifying Roster |website=usabaseball.com |date=May 30, 2021 |accessdate=June 1, 2021}} After the team qualified, he was named to the Olympics roster on July 2.{{cite news |last=Adler |first=David |date=July 2, 2021 |title=USA Baseball announces Olympics roster |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/us-baseball-roster-announced-for-2021-olympics |accessdate=July 2, 2021 |website=MLB.com}} The team went on to win silver, losing to hosts Japan in the gold medal game.{{cite web |url=https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/baseball-softball/results-baseball-fnl-000100-.htm |title=Baseball/Softball - United States vs Japan - Gold Medal Game Results |website=olympics.com |date=August 7, 2021 |accessdate=August 8, 2021 |archive-date=August 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816171932/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/baseball-softball/results-baseball-fnl-000100-.htm |url-status=dead }} Gose was also on the roster for the 2024 WBSC Premier12.{{cite web |url=https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/olympic-silver-medallist-anthony-gose-to-don-usa-uniform-at-premier12-as-usa-baseball-announce-28-man-roster |title=Olympic silver medallist Anthony Gose to don USA uniform at Premier12 as USA Baseball announce 28-man roster |website=WBSC |date=October 10, 2024 |accessdate=November 23, 2024 }}
See also
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