News release from the TinCaps:
Former TinCap Trevor Gott makes MLB debut
(June 15, 2015) – Former TinCaps reliever Trevor Gott made his Major League Baseball debut on Sunday against the Oakland A’s after being promoted by the Angels from Triple-A Salt Lake. He tossed a scoreless inning of relief and struck out A’s outfielder Sam Fuld in the ninth inning.
The Lexington, Kentucky native pitched for the TinCaps in 2013 and became one of the most reliable arms out of former Manager Jose Valentin’s bullpen. Gott helped Fort Wayne to its fifth consecutive playoff appearance, and finished the season with a 2.56 ERA in 27 games. Gott, known for his blistering fastball, struck out 33 batters in 31.2 innings.
Gott becomes the third member of the 2013 TinCaps to make it to the show. Leonel Campos was the first after he was called up by the Padres last September, and Joe Ross made his first Major League start on June 6th for the Nationals. In total, that’s now 135 former Fort Wayne TinCaps or Wizards who have made it to the big leagues.
Gott was pitching for the Padres Double-A affiliate in San Antonio during the 2014 season when he was traded with two-time All-Star Huston Street to the Angels.
“Everything [worked on the mound], actually,” Gott told Fox Sports West after Sunday’s game. “I was obviously nervous. That was a dream come true. I’m just glad my family was here to see it.”
Gott was drafted by the Padres in the sixth round of the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of Kentucky. While in Lexington, he finished his career as the Wildcats single-season and career record holder for saves.
Recent TinCaps Making Their Major League Debuts
2012 Team
- INF Jace Peterson – San Diego Padres – April 25, 2014
- RHP Matt Stites – Arizona Diamondbacks – June 19, 2014
- LHP Frank Garces – San Diego Padres – August 19, 2014
- C Austin Hedges – San Diego Padres – May 4, 2015
2013 Team
- RHP Leonel Campos – San Diego Padres – September 3, 2014
- RHP Joe Ross – Washington Nationals – June 6, 2015
- RHP Trevor Gott – Los Angeles Angels – June 14, 2015
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