Jason Gurka
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1988 (37 years old)
Houston, Texas, U.S.Position
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Jason Isidore Gurka (born January 10, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Angels.
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Baltimore Orioles
Gurka was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 15th round, with the 446th overall selection, of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Bluefield Orioles. Gurka did not make an appearance in 2009 and became a free agent following the season.
Gurka re–signed with the organization on a minor league deal on June 17, 2010. He finished the year with the Low–A Aberdeen IronBirds, logging a 4.93 ERA in 22 games. Gurka split the 2011 season between the Single–A Delmarva Shorebirds and High–A Frederick Keys. In 33 appearances for the two affiliates, he accumulated a 2.87 ERA with 67 strikeouts across 53+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Gurka split the 2012 campaign between Frederick and the Double–A Bowie Baysox. In 32 total games, he recorded a 3–5 record and 2.62 ERA with 65 strikeouts across 65+1⁄3 innings. Gurka spent the entirety of 2013 with Bowie, posting a 2.95 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 4 saves in 20 games out of the bullpen.
Gurka remained with Bowie for the 2014 campaign, receiving a late–season cup of coffee with the Triple–A Norfolk Tides. In 30 outings for Bowie, he compiled a 3–1 record and 2.38 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 64+1⁄3 innings pitched. Gurka elected free agency following the season.
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