Paul Gibson (baseball)
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Paul Marshall Gibson, Jr. (born January 4, 1960 in Southampton, New York
) is a former major league baseball pitcher. The Cincinnati Reds
drafted Gibson in the third round in 1978, but released him in 1981. The Detroit Tigers
signed him in May 1981. In December 1982 the Minnesota Twins
took Gibson in the Rule 5 draft
, but granted him free agency in 1984, whereupon the Tigers reacquired him.
Gibson made his major league debut on April 8, 1988, in a game against the Kansas City Royals
. In January 1992, the Tigers traded Gibson and Randy Marshall to the New York Mets
for Mark Carreon
and Tony Castillo
. The Mets released Gibson in mid-1993, and he was signed by the New York Yankees
. In 1994, the Yankees sent Gibson to the Milwaukee Brewers
, who granted him free agency at the end of the season. The Toronto Blue Jays
signed Gibson in April 1995, but released him in June. In July, the Pittsburgh Pirates
signed Gibson but granted him free agency in October. The Yankees signed him again in December of that year but released him for the last time in May 1996.
Paul currently owns Paul Gibson's Baseball Academy in Long Island, 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 former major league baseball pitcher. The Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
drafted Gibson in the third round in 1978, but released him in 1981. The Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
signed him in May 1981. In December 1982 the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
took Gibson in the Rule 5 draft
Rule 5 draft
The Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
, but granted him free agency in 1984, whereupon the Tigers reacquired him.
Gibson made his major league debut on April 8, 1988, in a game against the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
. In January 1992, the Tigers traded Gibson and Randy Marshall to the New York Mets
New 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...
for Mark Carreon
Mark Carreon
Mark Carreon is a former first baseman / outfielder in Major League Baseball.-Career:From through , Carreon played for the New York Mets , Detroit Tigers , San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Indians . He also played two seasons in Japan for the Chiba Lotte Marines in and...
and Tony Castillo
Tony Castillo
Antonio José Castillo [cas-TEEL-lyo] is a former Major League Baseball left-handed relief pitcher who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , Atlanta Braves , New York Mets and Chicago White Sox .In 430-game career, Castillo compiled a 28-23 record with 333 strikeouts and a 3.93 ERA in 526...
. The Mets released Gibson in mid-1993, and he was signed by the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
. In 1994, the Yankees sent Gibson to 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...
, who granted him free agency at the end of the season. The Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
signed Gibson in April 1995, but released him in June. In July, the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
signed Gibson but granted him free agency in October. The Yankees signed him again in December of that year but released him for the last time in May 1996.
Paul currently owns Paul Gibson's Baseball Academy in Long Island, New York.