Sawyer Gipson-Long
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Alec Sawyer Gipson-Long
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 225 lb.
- School Mercer University
- High School Etowah High School (Woodstock)
- Debut September 10, 2023
- Born December 12, 1997 in Lithia Springs, GA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 6th round of the 2019 amateur draft out of Mercer University. On August 2, 2022, he was traded to the Detroit Tigers in return for P Michael Fullmer. He made his major league debut for the Tigers on September 10, 2023 as the starting pitcher against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park and allowed 2 runs in 5 innings to receive credit for a 3-2 win.
He was raised by a single mother and took the "Gipson" part of his compound last name from her.
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