| Sean Gilmartin | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Gilmartin with the Mets in 2016 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1990-05-08)May 8, 1990 (age 35) Moorpark, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 10, 2015, for the New York Mets | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 22, 2020, for the Tampa Bay Rays | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 4–5 |
| Earned run average | 4.34 |
| Strikeouts | 90 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Sean Patrick Gilmartin (born May 8, 1990) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theNew York Mets,Baltimore Orioles andTampa Bay Rays. Gilmartin was the 28th overall selection in the2011 Major League Baseball draft by theAtlanta Braves. Prior to beginning his professional career, Gilmartin attendedFlorida State University, and was anAll-American pitcher for theSeminoles baseball team.
Gilmartin was born inMoorpark, California, to Paul J., achiropractor, and JoAnna Gilmartin.[1] He attendedCrespi Carmelite High School inEncino, California. After graduating from high school, theSan Diego Padres selected Gilmartin in the 31st round of the2008 Major League Baseball draft. Gilmartin opted not to sign with San Diego, instead attending college.[2]
Gilmartin enrolled atFlorida State University in 2009, receiving a scholarship to playcollege baseball for theFlorida State Seminoles baseball team. As a junior in 2011, Gilmartin was named anAll-American byBaseball America.[3]
Gilmartin was drafted by theAtlanta Braves in the first round, with the 28th overall selection, of the2011 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He signed with the Braves, receiving a $1.134 millionsigning bonus.[2] In the Atlanta farm system, Gilmartin played with theGulf Coast League Braves,Rome Braves,Mississippi Braves, and theGwinnett Braves.
Prior to the 2012 season, Gilmartin was ranked as the Braves' fifth best prospect by Baseball America.[5] Gilmartin was invited to spring training in 2013, but did not make the team.[6] He played for the Gwinnett Braves of theTriple–AInternational League, though his performance was limited by shoulder injuries.[7]
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After the 2013 season, the Braves traded Gilmartin to theMinnesota Twins forRyan Doumit on December 18, 2013.[8][9] He pitched for theNew Britain Rock Cats and theRochester Red Wings in 2014.
Gilmartin with the Rock Cats finished 7–3, 3.12 ERA in 12 games in 72 innings pitched with 74 strikeouts with a WHIP of 1.278 while giving up 76 hits, 30 runs (25 of them earned), 2 home runs, and 16 walks.
With the Red Wings he finished 2–4, 4.28 ERA in 14 games in73+2⁄3 innings pitched with 59 strikeouts with a WHIP of 1.317 while giving up 69 hits, 39 runs (35 of them earned), 7 home runs, and 28 walks.
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During the 2014Winter Meetings, theNew York Mets selected Gilmartin from the Twins in theRule 5 draft on December 11.[10] Gilmartin competed to make the Mets'Opening Day25-man roster as arelief pitcher and earned a spot in the bullpen.[11] Gilmartin made his major league debut on April 10 against the Braves in a 5–3 loss, gettingNick Markakis to ground out and striking outFreddie Freeman to end the seventh inning.[12]
On June 14, Gilmartin got his first win, against the Braves, holding Atlanta scoreless through both the fifth and the sixth innings. He faced seven batters, walking one and striking out three, in a 10-8 Mets' victory.[13] On July 19, Gilmartin got his first major league hit, a bloop single into left field offCarlos Martínez, in his first major league at-bat, in the sixteenth inning against theSt. Louis Cardinals.[14] Gilmartin pitched three scoreless innings, in the fourteenth, fifteenth and the sixteenth innings, giving up one hit, two walks and getting four strikeouts while facing 12 batters.[15]
After the Mets clinched theNational League East division title, Gilmartin made his first major league start on October 1 against thePhiladelphia Phillies atCitizens Bank Park, throwing five innings. He struck out three batters and allowed two runs and three hits, throwing 44 of 70 pitches for strikes. He retired 11 of the first 12 batters he faced in a game that lasted just 2 hours, 23 minutes.[16] The two runs he allowed came onDarin Ruf's two-run home run in the 4th inning.[17] However, the Mets lost the game by a score of 3–0.[18]
When the Mets made the playoffs, Gilmartin was not on the roster for theDivision Series, but was added to the roster for theChampionship Series, replacingErik Goeddel.[19] Gilmartin did not appear in the championship series. Gilmartin appeared in game two of theWorld Series in the top of the eighth inning, retiring the two batters he faced. Gilmartin finished the 2015 regular season with a record of 3–2, and a 2.67 ERA in 50 games (one start) in57+1⁄3 innings pitched, with 54 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.186, while giving up 50 hits, 17 runs, two home runs, and 19 walks.
Gilmartin was cut from the roster heading into the 2016 season.[20] Gilmartin was recalled to the Mets on May 12, replacing an injuredWilmer Flores on the roster. With the AAA51s, Gilmartin had pitched 32.2 innings, sporting a 4–1 record with a 2.48 ERA and 1.13 WHIP.[21] Days later, Gilmartin was sent back down to the 51s to make room forMatt Reynolds on the roster.[22] Gilmartin had pitched five scoreless innings in two games during his brief call-up, giving up two hits and striking out five batters.
On June 11, 2017, the Metsdesignated Gilmartin for assignment.[23]
On June 11, 2017, Gilmartin was claimed off waivers by theSt. Louis Cardinals.[24][23] He was outrighted to the Double-ASpringfield Cardinals on September 1, 2017. He was released on July 2, 2018.
On July 12, 2018, Gilmartin signed a minor league deal with theBaltimore Orioles. He was called up to the majors on August 11, 2018.[25] Gilmartin recorded a 3.00 ERA in 12 games for the Orioles in 2018. He was outrighted off the roster following the season and elected free agency on November 1. The following day, he re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league contract.[26]
After starting the 2019 season in the minor leagues for the Orioles, Gilmartin had his contract selected to the majors on June 17, 2019. Gilmartin was designated for assignment on June 25, following the acquisition ofTayler Scott.[27] He elected free agency on October 1, 2019.
On February 8, 2020, Gilmartin signed a minor league deal with theTampa Bay Rays.[28] On August 7, Gilmartin was selected to the active roster.[29] He was designated for assignment on August 9 and outrighted two days later. On August 22, Gilmartin was added back to the 40-man roster. Only a day after being re-added to the roster, Gilmartin was again designated for assignment by the Rays.[30] On September 18, Gilmartin had his contract selected by the Rays for a third time.[31] On September 29, Gilmartin was designated for assignment by the Rays for a third time.[32] With the2020 Tampa Bay Rays, Gilmartin appeared in two games, compiling a 0–0 record with 8.31 ERA and five strikeouts in 4.1 innings pitched.[33] He became a free agent on November 2.[34]
On April 27, 2021, Gilmartin signed with theLong Island Ducks of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.[35]
On June 29, 2021, Gilmartin's contract was purchased by theMinnesota Twins organization with a minor league contract for the Double–AWichita Wind Surge. At age 31, he was the oldest player in the Double–A Central.[36][37] In 6 games split between Wichita and the rookie-levelFlorida Complex League Twins, he struggled to a 14.63 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 8 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[38]
Gilmartin retired during the 2021/22 offseason.[39]
Gilmartin is married to formerWhite House Press SecretaryKayleigh McEnany.[40] They began dating in 2015 and married on November 18, 2017.[41][42] Their daughter Blake was born in November 2019.[43] In June 2022, the couple announced that they were expecting their second child.[44] On December 1, 2022, McEnany announced the birth of their son Nash on Twitter.[45] In 2024 she announced her third pregnancy.[46]
Gilmartin's brother Michael was drafted by theOakland Athletics fromWofford College as an infielder in the 27th round of the2009 MLB draft.[47][48] His cousin, Chad, previously worked in theWhite House Office of the Press Secretary.[49]
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