Jason Isidore Gurka (born January 10, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Angels.
| Jason Gurka | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 10, 1988 Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 29, 2015, for the Colorado Rockies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2017 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 9.00 |
| Strikeouts | 14 |
| Teams | |
Career
editBaltimore Orioles
editGurka was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 15th round, with the 446th overall selection, of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Bluefield Orioles. Gurka did not make an appearance in 2009 and became a free agent following the season.
Gurka re–signed with the organization on a minor league deal on June 17, 2010. He finished the year with the Low–A Aberdeen IronBirds, logging a 4.93 ERA in 22 games.[2] Gurka split the 2011 season between the Single–A Delmarva Shorebirds and High–A Frederick Keys. In 33 appearances for the two affiliates, he accumulated a 2.87 ERA with 67 strikeouts across 53+1⁄3 innings pitched.[3]
Gurka split the 2012 campaign between Frederick and the Double–A Bowie Baysox. In 32 total games, he recorded a 3–5 record and 2.62 ERA with 65 strikeouts across 65+1⁄3 innings.[4] Gurka spent the entirety of 2013 with Bowie, posting a 2.95 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 4 saves in 20 games out of the bullpen.[5]
Gurka remained with Bowie for the 2014 campaign, receiving a late–season cup of coffee with the Triple–A Norfolk Tides. In 30 outings for Bowie, he compiled a 3–1 record and 2.38 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 64+1⁄3 innings pitched.[6] Gurka elected free agency following the season.
Colorado Rockies
editGurka signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies on December 16, 2014. Gurka was called up to the majors for the first time on August 28, 2015.[7]
He replaced Carlos Gonzalez in right field in the bottom of the sixteenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 16, 2015.[8] He elected free agency on December 2, 2015. On December 15, the Rockies re-signed Gurka to a minor league deal.[9] His contract was selected to the majors on April 3, 2016. The Rockies organization released Gurka on August 20, 2016.
New York Yankees
editOn December 12, 2016, Gurka signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. He was assigned to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The Yankees released Gurka on June 2, 2017.
Los Angeles Angels
editOn June 5, 2017, Gurka signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. On September 1, the Angels selected Gurka's contract. On October 9, the Angels designated him for assignment. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
Baltimore Orioles (second stint)
editGurka signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on December 1, 2017.[10] In 16 games for the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, he logged a 3.18 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 22+2⁄3 innings pitched. Gurka was released from the organization on June 10, 2018.[11]
Acereros de Monclova
editOn June 22, 2018, Gurka signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[12] Gurka did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[13]
Mariachis de Guadalajara
editOn March 29, 2021, Gurka was traded to the Mariachis de Guadalajara of the Mexican League.[14]He became a free agent after the 2022 season.
References
edit- ^ "2008 Baltimore Orioles Draft Class". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Jason Gurka Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Pitching prospect check: Jason Gurka has been flying under the radar". masnsports.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Jason Gurka Player Card". baseballprospectus.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Jason Gurka - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Jason Gurka - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Former Cub Gurka receives call to the big leagues". Brenham Banner-Press.
- ^ Los Angeles Times (September 16, 2015). "Records set during Dodgers-Rockies marathon game might never be broken". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ DeMuro, Bobby (December 28, 2015). "Rockies re-sign Yohan Flande, Jason Gurka". Purple Row. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (December 1, 2017). "Orioles Sign Asher Wojciechowski, Four Others To Minors Deals". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
- ^ Byrne, Connor (June 10, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/10/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Gurka entrena con Acereros" (in Spanish). June 22, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^ "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season".
- ^ "Several Former Big Leaguers Sign with Mexican League's Guadalajara Mariachis".
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)