Matthew Gorst Portland Sea Dogs Game Worn & Signed Red Long Sleeve WSI XL Shirt

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Matthew Gorst is a pitcher for the Portland Sea Dogs. The Portland Sea Dogs are a Minor League Baseball team based in Portland, Maine, that currently plays in the Eastern League. Established in 1994, the Sea Dogs are the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox drafted Gorst in 2016 with the 12th pick of the 12th round, 358th overall.

The right-hander was the 462nd-rated player by Baseball America and No. 23 in Georgia after a remarkable season as Georgia Tech’s closer. He allowed only three earned runs while striking out 55 in 28 appearances and 49 innings out of the bullpen, good for a school-record ERA of 0.55. He finished with a 2-1 record and 12 saves. For his Tech career, he had a 6-3 record with 13 saves. Although he was the ace starting pitcher at Johns Creek, he was exclusively a relief pitcher/closer with the Yellow Jackets.

Brian Bannister, Red Sox vice president of pitching development and assistant pitching coach, recently discussed Gorst’s repertoire. “He was a closer for Georgia Tech and I liked him because he threw a true cutter as his main pitch,” Bannister told MassLive.com. “And he throws a high spin rate, sweeping slider. So it’s kind of a unique mix. And he’s added a little changeup over the years. But he really has some funk to him,” Bannister added. “He’s got a nice, little rhythm to his delivery. And then everything he throws breaks. There’s nothing that’s straight. And so he gives you a different look. And I think he’s taken a big step forward this year and utilizing that mix and really attacking guys.”

In the 2019 season, Gorst has split time between Portand and Pawtucket and is 1-3 with a 2.25 ERA in 16 games pitched. He has held opponents to a .179 batting average and has 17 strikeouts in 24 innings pitched. In his minor league career, Gorst is 12-12 with a career 2.35 ERA. He has 15 saves and 162 strikeouts in 188 innings. The future is bright for the Red Sox Prospect!!!

The featured red long sleeve WSI xl shirt was game worn by Matthew Gorst under his jersey as a member of the Portland Sea Dogs. The talented right-hander has signed the shirt and added “Game Worn” in black. Sweet shirt for a Sea Dogs fan!!!