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Gus Schlosser

August Carl Schlosser (born October 20, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves.

Gus Schlosser
Schlosser with the Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
Born: (1988-10-20) October 20, 1988 (age 36)
Sarasota, Florida
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
March 31, 2014, for the Atlanta Braves
Last appearance
September 25, 2014, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average7.64
Strikeouts8
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Teams

Professional career

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Atlanta Braves

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Schlosser played Little League Baseball and four years of high school baseball for the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs.[1][2] He continued his baseball career at Manatee Community College and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 17th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft out of Florida Southern College.[2][3] While pitching in the minor leagues, Schlosser was primarily a starter.[4] In 2013, he pitched for the Double—A Mississippi Braves and finished with a 2.39 earned run average.

Invited to spring training by the Braves in 2014, Schlosser competed for a bullpen spot on the Braves opening day roster.[5][6][7] On March 29, it was announced that he had made the team.[8] He made his major league debut against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 31, inducing a double play and throwing a strikeout.[9][10] Schlosser was optioned to the Gwinnett Braves in early May, as Mike Minor was reinstated from the disabled list.[11][12] He returned to Atlanta in late June for a single apperance,[13][14] was recalled from and returned to the minors again in July as Anthony Varvaro was placed on the paternity list,[15][16] then returned to the major leagues in September.[17][18] With Atlanta in 2014, Schlosser threw 17+2⁄3 innings in 15 appearances, striking out eight and walking six.[19] He pitched to a 7.64 earned run average and a 0–1 win–loss record.[20]

Schlosser became a free agent on December 2, 2014 after he was non-tendered by the Braves.[21] The Braves then signed Schlosser to a minor league contract.[22]

Colorado Rockies

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On January 30, 2015, the Braves traded Schlosser and David Hale to the Colorado Rockies for minor league catchers José Briceño and Chris O'Dowd.[23][24] Schlosser was released by the Rockies on July 31, 2015.[25]

Somerset Patriots

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He signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball on August 9, 2015.[26][27] In 19 innings pitched over 17 games, he went 1–0 with a 3.79 ERA with 16 strikeouts and 1 save.

In 2016, Schlosser returned to the Patriots for a second season.[28] In 15 games and 15 innings pitched, he went 2–0 with a 1.20 ERA with 19 strikeouts and 1 save.

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On May 31, 2016, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Schlosser to a minor league contract.[29][30] He appeared in 14 games for the Double–A Tulsa Drillers and 12 games for the Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers with a combined 5.48 ERA.[31] Schlosser elected free agency following the season on November 7.[32]

Personal life

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Schlosser is married to Caitlin.[10][27]

References

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  1. ^ Styf, John (April 13, 2006). "Riding a curve". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "These two Mustangs are a real hit". Bradenton Herald. April 2, 2007. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  3. ^ Kohn, Ryan (July 24, 2024). "MLB players from East County are an exclusive group". The Observer. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  4. ^ Saunders, Patrick (January 30, 2015). "David Hale acquired by Rockies from Braves to bolster pitching staff". Denver Post. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  5. ^ Bowman, Mark (March 4, 2014). "Schlosser making strong case for bullpen spot". MLB.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  6. ^ Rogers, Carroll (March 15, 2014). "Braves notes: Schlosser gets starting shot". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  7. ^ Rogers, Carroll (March 4, 2014). "Gus Schlosser emerges as Braves bullpen candidate". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  8. ^ "Braves set 2014 Opening Day roster". MLB.com. March 31, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "Impressive debut for Braves rookie Schlosser". Atlanta Journal Constitution. March 31, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Bowman, Mark (April 1, 2014). "Schlosser shows why he's an asset in Majors debut". MLB.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  11. ^ "Michael Morse, Angel Pagan back Tim Lincecum in Giants' win vs. Braves". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 2, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  12. ^ Curtwright, Guy (May 1, 2014). "Atlanta sends pitcher Schlosser down to Gwinnett". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  13. ^ "Braves complete sweep against Phils". Chicago Tribune. Reuters. June 28, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  14. ^ "Monday's Sports Transactions". San Diego Union Tribune. June 30, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  15. ^ Cunningham, Michael (July 23, 2014). "Braves' Varvaro placed on paternity list, Schlosser called up". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  16. ^ Vivlamore, Chris (July 25, 2014). "Varvaro, wife welcome second son (updated)". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  17. ^ O'Brien, David (September 5, 2014). "Shae Simmons slow to heal, Schlosser recalled from Triple-A". Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  18. ^ Bowman, Mark (September 5, 2014). "Reliever Simmons likely done for rest of season". MLB.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  19. ^ "Braves trade RPs Hale, Schlosser to Rockies for two minor leaguers". CBS Sports. January 30, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  20. ^ "Rockies Acquire RHP David From Atlanta In 4-Player Trade". CBS News. January 15, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  21. ^ Bowman, Mark (December 2, 2014). "Braves decline tenders to Medlen, Beachy". MLB.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  22. ^ Harding, Thomas (January 30, 2015). "Rox gain righties Hale, Schlosser in swap with Braves". MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2015. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  23. ^ "Braves deal RHP David Hale to Rockies in 4-player trade". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 30, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015. Alternate URL
  24. ^ "Braves trade for catching prospects, ship Hale, Schlosser to Rockies". Fox Sports. January 30, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  25. ^ "Minor League Transactions: July 31-Aug. 6". Baseball America. August 10, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  26. ^ "Somerset Patriots Sign Pitchers Gus Schlosser And William Oliver". Somerset Patriots. August 2015. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  27. ^ a b Ashmore, Mike (August 12, 2015). "Gus Schlosser proving he's got a big-league arm". Courier News. Retrieved September 27, 2015. Alternate URL
  28. ^ "Somerset Patriots Re-Sign MLB Pitcher Gus Schlosser". Franklin Reporter & Advocate. March 31, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  29. ^ Unrah, Jacob (June 2, 2016). "OKC Dodgers journal: Ninth-inning rally falls short in loss to Iowa". The Oklahoman. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  30. ^ Eddy, Matt (June 6, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: May 27-June 2". Baseball America. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  31. ^ "Gus Schlosser Register Statistics & History". Baseball Reference.
  32. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". Baseball America. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
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