John Gaub

John David Gaub

• Bats Right, Throws Left
• Height 6' 2", Weight 200 lb.
• School University of Minnesota
• High School South St. Paul High School
• Debut September 12, 2011
• Final Game September 26, 2011
• Born April 28, 1985 in St. Paul, MN USA

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Biographical Information

John Gaub is a relief pitcher who made his major league debut with the Chicago Cubs in 2011.

He was originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins out of high school in the 25th round of the 2003 amateur draft, however he opted not to sign. When he was drafted in the 21st round of the 2006 amateur draft by the Cleveland Indians, he was signed by scout Byron Ewing.

He began his professional career in 2007 with the GCL Indians, going 0-0 with a 2.25 ERA in four games. He pitched for the Lake County Captains in 2008, making 34 relief appearances and going 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA. In 64 innings, he struck out 100 batters while walking 32.

On December 31, 2008, he was traded with minor leaguer Chris Archer and Jeff Stevens to the Cubs for Mark DeRosa. He split 2009 between the Tennessee Smokies (26 games) and Iowa Cubs (26 games), going a combined 4-2 with a 2.25 ERA. He struck out 80 batters and walked 33 in 60 innings of work.

Gaub began 2010 with the Iowa Cubs.

Related Sites

• John Gaub on mlb.com