Steevy Gustave - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Steevy Gustave is a professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Milwaukee Milkmen in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
- 2. He was born on November 11, 1992 in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
- 3. Gustave was signed as an international free agent by the Houston Astros in 2010 and made his professional debut in the Astros' minor league system.
- 4. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Houston Astros on June 28, 2016, pitching in relief against the Los Angeles Angels.
- 5. Gustave underwent Tommy John surgery in 2017, causing him to miss the entire 2017 season and part of the 2018 season.
- 6. After being released by the Astros, Gustave signed with the Kansas City Royals in 2019 and made his return to the major leagues, appearing in 12 games for the Royals that season.
- 7. In 2020, Gustave signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
- 8. Gustave is known for his fastball that can reach speeds of up to 98 mph, as well as his slider and changeup.
- 9. He has a career ERA of 4.47 in the major leagues, with 32 strikeouts in 34.1 innings pitched.
- 10. Gustave is considered a hard-throwing right-handed pitcher with the potential to be a valuable asset to any team he plays for.