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Mickey Gasper
Boston Red Sox – No. 77
Catcher / First baseman / Outfielder
Born: (1995-10-11) October 11, 1995 (age 28)
Merrimack, New Hampshire, U.S.
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right

Michael "Mickey" Gasper (born October 11, 1995) is an American professional baseball player for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). A catcher, first baseman, and outfielder, he was promoted to the major-league roster for the first time in August 2024.

Amateur career

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Gasper played college baseball at Bryant University from 2015 to 2018.[1] In his four-year stint with the Bulldogs, he batted .344 with 17 home runs, 119 runs batted in (RBI), 127 runs scored, 102 walks, and 51 strikeouts.[2] In 2016, Gasper played for the Nashua Silver Knights of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. He was subsequently named the league MVP after setting Nashua single-season records in batting average (.421) and doubles (21), while also tallying nine home runs and 42 RBI.[3]

Professional career

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New York Yankees

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Gasper was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 27th round, with the 817th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He spent his first professional season with the rookie–level Pulaski Yankees, also appearing in one game for the Single–A Charleston RiverDogs. In 42 games with Pulaski, Gasper hit .259/.395/.496 with nine home runs and 30 RBI.[5]

Gasper split 2019 between Charleston and the High–A Tampa Tarpons, hitting a cumulative .251/.357/.393 with 10 home runs and 53 RBI across 107 appearances.[6] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] In 2021, Gasper played for the rookie–level Florida Complex League Yankees, High–A Hudson Valley Renegades, and Double–A Somerset Patriots. Spanning 21 total games, he batted .318/.405/.515 with two home runs, 11 RBI, and two stolen bases.[8]

Gasper returned to Somerset in 2022, totaling 70 appearances and slashing .266/.407/.453 with eight home runs and 27 RBI.[9] Gasper split the 2023 campaign between Somerset and the Triple–A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, hitting a combined .246/.361/.375 with seven home runs, 28 RBI, and 10 stolen bases over 74 contests.[10][11]

Boston Red Sox

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On December 6, 2023, the Boston Red Sox selected Gasper in the minor-league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[12] He began the 2024 season with the Double–A Portland Sea Dogs, slashing .282/.403/.458 with four home runs and 22 RBI over 44 games.[13] After Gasper was promoted to the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox in June, he slashed .402/.515/.664 with eight home runs and 32 RBI across 40 games.[14]

On August 12, 2024, Gasper was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[15]

Personal life

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Gasper grew up in New Hampshire as a New York Yankees fan, a result of his parents hailing from New Jersey.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Former Silver Knight Gasper chosen by Red Sox in Minor League Rule 5 Draft". nashuatelegraph.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "Mickey Gasper called up to Boston Red Sox". bryantbulldogs.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Bryant's Mickey Gasper named Futures League MVP". northeastconference.org. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "Swinging a hot bat since his promotion to Worcester, players are calling him Mickey 'Babe' Gasper". telegram.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  5. ^ "Yankees Promote Mickey Gasper to Charleston". milb.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "Mickey Gasper". soxprospects.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "Mickey Gasper - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "Mickey Gasper Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  10. ^ "SOX SWITCH: Gasper latest Yankees farmhand to make move to Red Sox". nashuatelegraph.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "Merrimack High (N.H.) and Bryant University product Mickey Gasper opens eyes in Triple A". masslive.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  12. ^ "Red Sox addition grew up a Yankees fan in NH, joins friends on other side". unionleader.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  13. ^ "Bryant alum Mickey Gasper on a tear with Worcester Red Sox". turnto10.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  14. ^ "Red Sox Prospect Acquired From Yankees Excelling At Plate In Worcester". si.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  15. ^ "Red Sox Select Chase Shugart, Mickey Gasper; Designate Jamie Westbrook For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  16. ^ "Red Sox C prospect acquired from Yankees batting .389 at Worcester". masslive.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
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