David Goforth

David Goforth
Goforth at the 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game
Pitcher
Born: (1988-10-11) October 11, 1988 (age 36)
Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 26, 2015, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
April 9, 2017, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average5.94
Strikeouts33
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Teams

David Paul Goforth (born October 11, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2015 through 2017.

Career

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Amateur career

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Goforth attended Neshoba Central High School in Neshoba County, Mississippi,[1] and the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), and played college baseball for the Ole Miss Rebels baseball team. Goforth redshirted in his first year at Ole Miss, and spent his redshirt freshman season as a relief pitcher. After the 2009 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2][3] As a redshirt sophomore, Goforth began the year pitching in relief, but was moved into the starting rotation later in the year.[4][5] After the season, Goforth was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 31st round of the 2010 MLB Draft. Goforth opted not to sign with Cleveland, and instead returned to Ole Miss for his redshirt junior year. Gorforth had a strong season as a starting pitcher for the Rebels as a redshirt junior.[1]

Milwaukee Brewers

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The Milwaukee Brewers selected Goforth in the seventh round of the 2011 MLB Draft after the season.[1][6] After the 2013 season, the Brewers assigned Goforth to play for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.[7] He participated in the Fall Stars Game.[8][9]

The Brewers invited Goforth to spring training in 2014.[10] Pitching for the Huntsville Stars of the Double–A Southern League in 2014, Goforth was named a midseason and postseason All-Star.[11][12] After the season, the Brewers added Goforth to their 40 man roster.[13]

Goforth began the 2015 season with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League. On May 25, the Brewers promoted Goforth to the major leagues after Wily Peralta was placed on the disabled list.[14] Goforth was designated for assignment by the Brewers on November 23, 2016.[15] He was outrighted to the minor leagues on December 3.[16] On April 14, 2017, Goforth was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Oliver Drake.[17]

Washington Nationals

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On December 9, 2017, Goforth signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. In 38 games for the Triple–A Syracuse Chiefs, he compiled a 3.46 ERA with 45 strikeouts across 67+2⁄3 innings pitched. Goforth elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Goforth drafted by Brewers - The Neshoba Democrat - Philadelphia, Mississippi". The Neshoba Democrat. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  2. ^ "2009 Brewster Whitecaps". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. ^ "Cape League: Y-D grabs share of East lead". capecodtimes.com. July 18, 2009. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  4. ^ "Goforth weighing Ole Miss, Cleveland options". Meridian Star. June 16, 2010. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  5. ^ Alford, Parrish (May 11, 2010). "Goforth goes forth, pitches on Sundays for Rebels | Daily Journal". Djournal.com. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  6. ^ Rigdon, Daniel. "Brewers take Goforth in Round 7 » Sports". Meridian Star. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  7. ^ "Wisconsin | FOX Sports on MSN". Fox Sports Wisconsin. December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  8. ^ "Fall Stars Game to feature assortment of top talent". Cleveland.indians.mlb.com. October 28, 2013. Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  9. ^ Bader, Jerry (October 29, 2013). "Milwaukee Brewers will have one representative in the "Fall Stars' Game"". WTAQ. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  10. ^ "Prospects Mitch Haniger and David Goforth head Brewers' list of seven NRIs | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. January 22, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  11. ^ "Eight players from first-half champion Huntsville Stars on Southern League All-Star roster". AL.com. June 3, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  12. ^ "Mobile BayBears claim two of Southern League's top three postseason awards". AL.com. August 30, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  13. ^ Haudricourt, Tom. "Brewers add four minor-leaguers to 40-man roster". jsonline.com. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  14. ^ Rosiak, Todd. "Wily Peralta placed on 15-day DL; David Goforth to be recalled". jsonline.com. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  15. ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (November 23, 2016). "Brewers Claim Blake Parker, Designate David Goforth". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  16. ^ Todd, Jeff (December 3, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/3/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
  17. ^ Call, Andy (April 14, 2017). "Crew acquires Drake from O's; Magnifico dealt". mlb.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2017.
  18. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
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