Trevor Gott

Trevor Gott
Washington Nationals – No. 26
Pitcher
Born: (1992-08-26) August 26, 1992
Lexington, Kentucky
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 14, 2015, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record 4–2
Earned run average 2.85
Strikeouts 33
Teams

Trevor Vaughan Gott (born August 26, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Early years

Gott was born in Lexington, Kentucky. He was a pitcher on the Southeast Lexington team that went to the Cal Ripken 12-and-Under World Series in 2005. During one game in that series, he struck out nine batters in three innings.[1] Gott attended Tates Creek High School. In 2010, a writer with The State Journal referred to him as "one of the best pitchers in the state."[2]

College career

Gott played college baseball at the University of Kentucky for the Wildcats from 2011 to 2013. After his freshman year, he pitched in the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was the winner of the Russell Ford Award as the leagues reliever of the year.[3][4] As a sophomore in 2012, Gott set the Kentucky record for saves in a season with nine.[5] Before the start of the 2013 season, Gott had recovered from a minor bout of bursitis and he was on the preseason watch list for the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award.[6] That year he broke his own single-season save record, finishing with 12, and he also set the school's all-time saves record with 20.[7][8]

Professional career

Minor leagues

In early 2013, Baseball America named Gott as the second-best draft prospect from the University of Kentucky behind Corey Littrell.[9] Gott was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the sixth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.[10] He signed with the Padres and made his professional debut with the Eugene Emeralds.[11] After making four appearances with Eugene, he was promoted to the Fort Wayne TinCaps.[12]

Gott started 2014 with the Lake Elsinore Storm and was named a California League All-Star.[13] He was promoted to the Double-A San Antonio Missions in July.[14]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

On July 19, 2014, Gott, along with Huston Street, was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Taylor Lindsey, R. J. Alvarez, José Rondón and Elliot Morris.[15][16] The Angels sent him to the Arkansas Travelers, where he finished the season. He made his MLB debut on June 14, 2015. He later became a big part of the Angels' bullpen, when closer Houston Street and Joe Smith were both out on injuries.

Washington Nationals

On December 10, 2015, Gott, along with Michael Brady, was traded to the Washington Nationals in exchange for Yunel Escobar.[17] Gott spent most of the 2016 season in Triple A with the Syracuse Chiefs and was called up in September when the rosters were expanded to 40 men. Gott posted a 1.50 ERA in 6 innings over 9 appearances in the majors.

References

  1. ↑ O'Malley, Pat. "Gott doesn't need words for Southeast Lexington". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  2. ↑ Hines, Jonathan. "WHHS moving on". The State Journal. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  3. ↑ Quinlan, Tom. Firebirds' Gott Named Top Reliever. Cape Cod Baseball League. August 31, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  4. ↑ UK sophomore pitcher Trevor Gott named top reliever in prestigious Cape Cod League. KyForward.com. August 6, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  5. ↑ Tates Creek's Gott rapidly develops into record-setting closer for Kentucky. Lexington Herald-Leader. May 10, 2012.
  6. ↑ Hurley, Tom (February 13, 2013). "Trevor Gott ready to tackle "unfinished business"". Kentucky Kernel. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  7. ↑ Trevor Gott Breaks Career Save Record in Tuesday Win. University of Kentucky. March 12, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
  8. ↑ Gott breaks school career saves record as Kentucky doubles up unranked Ohio. NCAA. March 13, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  9. ↑ Callis, Jim. "2013 Draft State Report: Kentucky". Baseball America. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  10. ↑ Trevor Gott Picked by Padres in Sixth Round of MLB Draft. University of Kentucky. June 7, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  11. ↑ Ex-Cat Trevor Gott having whirlwind season in minors. Lexington Herald-Leader. July 29, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  12. ↑ Morrison, Sean. Fresh out of college, Gott adjusts to pro game. The Journal Gazette. July 9, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  13. ↑ Norris, Josh (June 6, 2014). "California-Carolina League All-Star Game should be star-studded affair". Baseball America. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  14. ↑ Sanders, Jeff. Minors: Renfroe, Gott, Smith promoted. U-T San Diego. June 18, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  15. ↑ Angels bringing on Huston Street. ESPN. July 19, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  16. ↑ Angels acquire closer Street from Padres in six-player trade. USA Today. July 19, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  17. ↑ ESPN (December 10, 2015). "Nationals acquire Trevor Gott". Retrieved December 10, 2015.
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