2022 Bowman Luis Gil #72 Rookie Card New York Yankees

Description: Luis Ángel Gil, born on June 3, 1998, in Azua, Dominican Republic, is a right-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his professional career by signing with the Minnesota Twins as an international free agent in 2015. In 2018, the Yankees acquired him in exchange for outfielder Jake Cave. Minor League Development:After joining the Yankees, Gil progressed through their minor league system, showcasing a powerful fastball and developing his pitching repertoire. In 2019, he split his time between the Single-A Charleston RiverDogs and the High-A Tampa Tarpons, posting a combined 2.72 ERA with 123 strikeouts over 96 innings. Major League Debut and Early Career:Gil made his MLB debut on August 3, 2021, against the Baltimore Orioles, delivering six scoreless innings with six strikeouts. He began his career with 15⅔ scoreless innings, the most by any Yankee pitcher since 1961. He is the first pitcher in MLB history with a scoreless start in his first three appearances. Injury and Recovery:In May 2022, Gil suffered an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of the season and the majority of 2023. He returned to action in September 2023, making two rehab starts for High-A Tampa. 2024 Season and Rookie of the Year Award:Returning to the Yankees’ rotation in 2024, Gil had a standout season, finishing with a 15-7 record, a 3.50 ERA, and 171 strikeouts over 151⅔ innings. His performance earned him the American League Rookie of the Year award, making him the first Yankees pitcher to receive this honor since Dave Righetti in 1981. Gil’s resilience and development have solidified his role as a key contributor to the Yankees’ pitching staff, with expectations for continued success in the coming seasons.

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