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Gabriel Moya (baseball)

Gabriel Moya
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-01-09) January 9, 1995 (age 29)
Cabimas, Venezuela
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 12, 2017, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record3–1
Earned run average4.64
Strikeouts36
Teams

Gabriel Jose Moya (born January 9, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) Minnesota Twins. He signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent in 2012.

Career

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Arizona Diamondbacks

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Moya signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent on March 27, 2012. He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks, pitching to a 2.55 ERA in 15 appearances. He returned to the DSL Diamondbacks the following year, pitching in 19 games and recording a 1.50 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 30.0 innings. In 2014, Moya played for the rookie ball Missoula Osprey, registering a 5-4 record and 6.00 ERA in 15 games. He returned to Missoula for the 2015 season, and recorded a 1.93 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 25 appearances. In 2016, Moya split the year between the High-A Visalia Rawhide and the Single-A Kane County Cougars, posting a 6-1 record and 1.55 ERA in 52 appearances between the two teams.[1] He began the 2017 season with the Double-A Jackson Generals.[2]

Minnesota Twins

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On July 27, 2017, Moya was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for John Ryan Murphy.[3][4] He was assigned to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts, and posted an 0.61 ERA in 13 appearances for the team. On September 12, 2017, Moya was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[5] He made his MLB debut that day, pitching a shutout inning against the San Diego Padres. In 7 appearances in 2017, Moya logged a 4.26 ERA with 5 strikeouts. The next season, he split time between the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings and the Twins, appearing in 35 games, 6 of them starts, posting a 4.71 ERA. He was 3-1 in 36+13 innings. He began the 2019 season with Rochester, but on June 25, 2019, Moya was designated for assignment by Minnesota.[6] He spent the remainder of the year in Triple-A and elected free agency on November 4, 2019.[7]

Lancaster Barnstormers

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On May 31, 2021, Moya signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[8] He became a free agent following the season. He appeared in 44 games going 3-1 with a 2.36 era and 51 strikeouts in 45.2 innings.

Wild Health Genomes

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On July 1, 2022, Moya signed with the Wild Health Genomes of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on August 29, after struggling through 16 games, going 0-2 with a 10.34 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 15+23 innings.

References

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  1. ^ "Gabriel Moya Minor, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics & History".
  2. ^ Johnson, Paul. "Cougars relief pitcher Gabriel Moya used to juggling different roles". Elgin Courier-News.
  3. ^ "Derek Falvey: Trade deadline a 'fluid situation' for Twins". Star Tribune.
  4. ^ Berardino, Mike (July 27, 2017). "Twins trade John Ryan Murphy to Arizona for lefty Gabriel Moya".
  5. ^ "Twins Designate Engelb Vielma for Assignment".
  6. ^ "Twins Designate Gabriel Moya for Assignment".
  7. ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  8. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
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