Austin Gomber SP COL Mon 4/5/21 12:29 AM
Austin Gomber
SP COL
Gomber (0-1) allowed three earned runs on one hit and seven walks while striking out two across three innings, taking the loss against the Dodgers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Gomber struggled in his Rockies debut, failing to ever settle in. After allowing three runs in the first inning, the 27-year-old managed to get through the next two innings without allowing a run. However, his command issues led to seven walks, earning him an early departure. Gomber will look to improve in his next start against the Giants.
Austin Gomber SP COL Wed 3/31/21 10:32 AM
Austin Gomber
SP COL
Gomber allowed two hits and no walks while striking out four over three scoreless innings in Tuesday's spring win over the White Sox. He didn't factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Gomber had allowed seven runs across his past two spring starts, but he ended on a high note during Tuesday's Cactus League finale. The southpaw lines up to make his regular-season debut with the Rockies as the starter against the Dodgers on Sunday. Gomber posted a 3.20 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 19.2 innings across six starts this spring.
Austin Gomber SP COL Fri 3/26/21 3:56 PM
Austin Gomber
SP COL
Gomber allowed five runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings in Thursday's spring win over the Angels. He didn't factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Gomber gave up four home runs over the first five innings Thursday but still maintained his control and didn't issue any walks. The southpaw had three scoreless outings to begin spring training but has now given up seven runs in 9.2 innings across his past two starts. However, Gomber will still begin the regular season in the starting rotation during his first year with the Rockies.
Austin Gomber SP COL Sun 3/21/21 1:23 PM
Austin Gomber
SP COL
Gomber (0-1) allowed two runs on three hits and no walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings as he was charged with the loss in Saturday's spring game against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Gomber had tossed seven scoreless innings across his first three spring starts, but he gave up a leadoff double in the first inning before a pair of groundouts put the Cubs on the board. The southpaw then left a runner on third before leaving the game in the fifth inning, and a home run with one out in the frame put Gomber in line for the loss. Gomber should begin the 2021 campaign in the starting rotation since he's posted a 1.59 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB over 11.1 innings during his first four starts this spring.
Austin Gomber SP COL Wed 3/10/21 9:57 PM
Austin Gomber
SP COL
Gomber gave up three hits and two walks while striking out five over three scoreless innings in Wednesday's spring win over the Padres. He didn't factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Gomber continued to perform at a high level during his third spring start Wednesday. He gave up a pair of walks to load the bases with two outs in the third inning, but he struck out Tommy Pham swinging to end the inning. The southpaw recorded a strikeout with each of his four pitches against San Diego, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. Gomber is the clear favorite to win a back-end rotation role with the Rockies to begin the year after allowing five hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven innings during his first three Cactus League starts.
Austin Gomber SP COL Fri 3/5/21 10:20 PM
Austin Gomber
SP COL
Gomber allowed one hit and no walks while striking out two over two scoreless innings in Friday's spring loss to the Brewers. He didn't factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Gomber mainly threw fastballs during Sunday's Cactus League opener, but he focused more on his off-speed pitches against Milwaukee on Friday. Even though he changed his approach Friday, the southpaw had similar success and only allowed one baserunner via a one-out single in the first inning. Gomber said that he wants to combine his fastball and off-speed command in future spring outings while building up his arm strength and pitch count. Gomber has limited major-league experience, but he's impressed so far during spring training while competing for a back-end rotation spot with his new club.
Austin Gomber SP COL Sun 2/28/21 10:10 PM
Austin Gomber
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Gomber tossed two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out one in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Diamondbacks. He didn't factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Gomber is competing for a back-end rotation spot with the Rockies after he was dealt to the team at the beginning of February. The southpaw made a good impression while starting the Cactus League opener. He threw 19 of his 25 pitches for strikes and worked around an error in the first inning against Arizona. Manager Bud Black was pleased with his aggressive pitching during his debut with the team. Gomber made 14 appearances (four starts) for the Cardinals last year and posted a 1.86 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 29 innings.
Austin Gomber SP COL Mon 2/1/21 9:36 PM
Austin Gomber
SP COL
Gomber is indeed part of the trade that will send Nolan Arenado from the Rockies to the Cardinals, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
It was rumored Saturday that Gomber was included in the trade package, and industry sources confirmed this news Monday evening. The lefty will head to Colorado, where he figures to compete for a spot in the starting rotation.
Austin Gomber SP COL Sat 1/30/21 12:33 PM
Austin Gomber
SP COL
Gomber could be traded from the Cardinals to the Rockies in exchange for third baseman Nolan Arenado, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The players headed to the Rockies in exchange for Arenado haven't been confirmed since the deal still has to be approved by multiple parties, but Gomber could to be one of the players who will be dealt to Colorado. The southpaw made 14 appearances (four starts) for the Cardinals in 2020, posting a 1.86 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 29 innings.
Austin Gomber SP COL Sun 9/27/20 6:42 PM
Austin Gomber
SP COL
Gomber allowed a run on one hit and two walks and struck out three over four innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Gomber turned in another solid start, although he needed 75 pitches (47 strikes) to get through his four innings. The southpaw's performance helped the Cardinals earn a postseason berth. Gomber ends the regular season with a 1.86 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 27 strikeouts over 29 innings across 14 appearances (four starts). If he makes the playoff roster, he'll most likely work as a reliever capable of handling multi-inning assignments if necessary.