Lindsay Gulin
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Lindsay Tyson Gulin
Lindsay Tyson Gulin (born November 22, 1976 in Southampton, New York
is a professional baseball
pitcher
who is currently a free agent
. He has pitched in Nippon Professional Baseball and the Chinese Professional Baseball League
.
on June 11, 1995 in the 16th round of the 1995 amateur draft
. He began his career in the 1995 season with their Rookie League GCL Mets and Class A (Short Season) Pittsfield Mets
. In 1996, he played for their Class A Capital City Bombers. He returned to the Bombers in 1997 before being promoted to the Class A-Advanced St. Lucie Mets
. He started the 1998 season in St. Lucie before being traded to the Seattle Mariners
organization. He also played at Seattle's Class A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
and Class A-Advanced Lancaster Jethawks
.
The following season, Gulin started with the independent Northern League's St. Paul Saints
. After sixteen games, he was signed to a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs
. He played for the Class A-Advanced Daytona Cubs
in 1999, where he also started in 2000 before being promoted to the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
.
As a free agent in 2001, he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers
organization. He began the season with the Double-A Jacksonville Suns
. He began 2002 in Jacksonville, but was promoted to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s
during the season. After spending the entire 2003 campaign with Las Vegas, he returned to the independent circuit in 2004, this time with the Lincoln Saltdogs
of the Northern League. He also pitched in 17 games for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks
in Japan that season.
After returning to the Saltdogs (now playing in the American Association) in 2006, Gulin returned to affiliated baseball in 2007, signing with the Milwaukee Brewers
organization. He started the season with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds
, but was sent to the Double-A Huntsville Stars
early in the season. In 2008, he began the season with Nashville. After a strong first half performance in Nashville, he was named to the PCL Triple-A All-Star team and pitched one scoreless inning in the All-Star game
, with two strikeouts. He filed for free agency after the 2009 season.
In 2010, he signed with the Sinon Bulls
of the Chinese Professional Baseball League
in Taiwan
. He was released after only pitching in 6 games (OW:1L, ERA 5.869) in May. In 2011 he returned to the Saltdogs once again, but was released in June after starting the year with a 1-7 record.
Lindsay Tyson Gulin (born November 22, 1976 in Southampton, New York
Southampton (town), New York
The Town of Southampton is located in southeastern Suffolk County, New York, U.S., partly on the South Fork of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 Census, the town had a total population of 54,712...
is a professional baseball
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who is currently a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
. He has pitched in Nippon Professional Baseball and the Chinese Professional Baseball League
Chinese Professional Baseball League
The Chinese Professional Baseball League , or CPBL, is the top-tier professional baseball league in Taiwan. The league was established in 1989. CPBL eventually absorbed the competing Taiwan Major League in 2003...
.
Minor league career
Gulin was first drafted by the New York MetsNew York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
on June 11, 1995 in the 16th round of the 1995 amateur draft
1995 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1995 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign-Background:Outfielder Darin Erstad of the University of Nebraska was the first pick in the 1995 Rule 4 Draft. Erstad compiled a career .356 average in three seasons with the...
. He began his career in the 1995 season with their Rookie League GCL Mets and Class A (Short Season) Pittsfield Mets
Pittsfield Mets
The Pittsfield Mets were a minor league baseball team moved to Pittsfield, Massachusetts from Little Falls, NY by an investment group organized by Michael T. Casey. The team played in the New York - Penn League, and were affiliated with the New York Mets from 1989 to 2000 and the Houston Astros in...
. In 1996, he played for their Class A Capital City Bombers. He returned to the Bombers in 1997 before being promoted to the Class A-Advanced St. Lucie Mets
St. Lucie Mets
The St. Lucie Mets are a minor league baseball team based in Port St. Lucie, Florida.The team, which plays in the Florida State League, is the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets major-league club.The team plays at Digital Domain Park...
. He started the 1998 season in St. Lucie before being traded to the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
organization. He also played at Seattle's Class A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are a minor league baseball team of the Midwest League, and the Class A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Grand Chute, Wisconsin, and are named for timber rattlesnakes. The team plays its home games at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium...
and Class A-Advanced Lancaster Jethawks
Lancaster JetHawks
The Lancaster JetHawks are a minor league baseball team of the California League located in Lancaster, California. The team is named for the city's association with the aerospace industry and plays its home games at Clear Channel Stadium...
.
The following season, Gulin started with the independent Northern League's St. Paul Saints
St. Paul Saints
The St. Paul Saints are a professional baseball team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in the United States. The Saints are a member of the North Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
. After sixteen games, he was signed to a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
. He played for the Class A-Advanced Daytona Cubs
Daytona Cubs
The Daytona Cubs are a minor league baseball team based in Daytona Beach, Florida. The team plays in the Florida State League , and is the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs major league club. The Cubs play at Jackie Robinson Ballpark; opened in 1914, the park seats 5,100 fans.The...
in 1999, where he also started in 2000 before being promoted to the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
The Jackson Generals are a minor league baseball team of the Southern League and the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. The team is located in Jackson, Tennessee, and plays their home games at Pringles Park; opened in 1998, the park currently holds 6,000 fans.From their inaugural season...
.
As a free agent in 2001, he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
organization. He began the season with the Double-A Jacksonville Suns
Jacksonville Suns
The Jacksonville Suns are a minor league baseball team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The team is currently a member of the Southern League and is the class Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins Major League Baseball team...
. He began 2002 in Jacksonville, but was promoted to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s
Las Vegas 51s
The Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
during the season. After spending the entire 2003 campaign with Las Vegas, he returned to the independent circuit in 2004, this time with the Lincoln Saltdogs
Lincoln Saltdogs
The Lincoln Saltdogs are a professional baseball team based in Lincoln, Nebraska, in the United States. The Saltdogs are a member of the North Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
of the Northern League. He also pitched in 17 games for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
The are a Japanese baseball team based in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture. The team was bought on January 28, 2005 by the SoftBank Corporation.The team was formerly known as the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks. In 1988, Daiei bought the team from Osaka's Nankai Electric Railway Co., and its headquarters were...
in Japan that season.
After returning to the Saltdogs (now playing in the American Association) in 2006, Gulin returned to affiliated baseball in 2007, signing with the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
organization. He started the season with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds
Nashville Sounds
The Nashville Sounds are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League , and the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the city's association with the music industry...
, but was sent to the Double-A Huntsville Stars
Huntsville Stars
The Huntsville Stars are a minor league baseball team of the Southern League and are the Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Huntsville, Alabama and are named for the space industry with which Huntsville is economically tied .The Stars play their home games at Joe W...
early in the season. In 2008, he began the season with Nashville. After a strong first half performance in Nashville, he was named to the PCL Triple-A All-Star team and pitched one scoreless inning in the All-Star game
Triple-A All-Star Game
The Triple-A All-Star Game is a single baseball game held between the two Triple-A leagues in minor league baseball—the International League and the Pacific Coast League...
, with two strikeouts. He filed for free agency after the 2009 season.
In 2010, he signed with the Sinon Bulls
Sinon Bulls
Despite a nice start, this club had been performing poorly throughout its short history, mainly due to the controversial leading styles of Jungo Corporation's then chairman Chen I-ping...
of the Chinese Professional Baseball League
Chinese Professional Baseball League
The Chinese Professional Baseball League , or CPBL, is the top-tier professional baseball league in Taiwan. The league was established in 1989. CPBL eventually absorbed the competing Taiwan Major League in 2003...
in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. He was released after only pitching in 6 games (OW:1L, ERA 5.869) in May. In 2011 he returned to the Saltdogs once again, but was released in June after starting the year with a 1-7 record.