PRESSBOX

• 5/4/8: Now Pitching For York Revolution "In early April, Gassner, who started 26 games for the Rochester Red Wings last season, signed on with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League's Liberty Division.  Shortly after agreeing to play the 2008 season with the Riversharks, Gassner packed his bags for the Pacific, signing on with a team in Taiwan and prompting Camden to release him.  The move overseas didn't pan out for personal reasons, and Gassner returned to the states an Atlantic League free agent."

• 4/5/8: Riverhawks sign ex-major leaguers "The Camden Riversharks completed three deals this week that bring eight seasons of combined Major League experience to the club. First baseman-catcher Jason Phillips, lefthanded starter Dave Gassner and outfielder Chris Walker agreed to terms and will join the Riversharks in 2008."

• 1/21/7: Big leaguer Gassner puts on clinic in his hometown

• 1/18/6: Hoping for another big shot

• 6/5/5: Shaves away bad outings

• 4/21/5: Gassner starts after short turnaround

• 4/16/5: Stellar in Big League Debut ""I was nervous," Gassner admitted. "In my game, I have to really concentrate and locate the ball. I don't throw hard enough to blow it by anybody. So I have to stay calm, slow and controlled and try to keep the ball down to let my defense do the rest."

• 4/14/5: Hortonville native to get his shot with Twins
• 4/11/5: Goin' to the Show - Dave Gassner becomes the 12th Purdue Boilermaker to reach the Major Leagues
• 4/10/5: Gassner's gem earns, win, promotion "Dave Gassner turned in a big-league performance against the Syracuse SkyChiefs on Saturday afternoon. Then, he actually became a big-leaguer. The left-hander was promoted to the Minnesota Twins one hour after helping the Rochester Red Wings edge Syracuse 2-1 in the jam-packed home opener at sunlit Frontier Field. "It couldn't happen to a nicer young man,'' Wings manager Phil Roof said. "He goes out and does his business. He has a game plan and executes that game plan. I'm tickled to death."
• 3/18/5: Bosio pitches in to help Gassner reach his goal
• 2/26/5: Picture at Spring Training
• 6/3/4: Gassner Nears Majors "In 10 starts with the Rochester Red Wings, the AAA affiliate of the Twins, Gassner is 6-3 with an earned run average of 3.56. His six wins are tied for the team lead and ranks second in the International League. "
• 4/9/4: Beats David Bush's Syracuse club - Bush's first AAA start

2003 PRESSBOX

• 8/10: Eastern League's Chevrolet Pitcher of the Week
• 5/7: Promoted to Syracuse (C-AAA)
• 4/27: LHP Dave Gassner added from Triple-A Syracuse

2002 PRESSBOX

• 8/21: Transferred from Syracuse SkyChiefs (AAA) to Tennessee Smokies (AA)

2001 PRESSBOX

• 6/25: Gassner Wins Pro Opener

• 6/28: Reports to Charleston

• 6/7: Drafted! Round 24 - 721 Overall - Toronto

• 5/19: Named to BIG TEN First Team

• 5/8: Named Purdue's Athlete Of The Month

• 5/7: Dominant Again in Win vs I State

• 5/2: Named Big Ten Pitcher Of The Week

• 5/1: Pitches Two-hit Shutout Against Indiana

• 4/23: Pitches CGV with nine strikeouts

• 4/3: Pitches 2nd Consecutive Complete Game Shutout

2000 PRESSBOX

• 8/25: Gassner Returns From Alaska League

• 7/28: Panners Going to Playoffs

• 7/22: Goldpanners get two critical wins

• 7/19: Panners Defense Shines in Win

• 6/30: Panners Pitcher Masterful

• 6/24: Panners Pummel Miners

• 6/18: Panners pitch shutout

• 4/24: Pitcher-Of-Week for 2nd Consecutive Week

• 4/22: Gassner bests Big 10 leader Illinois

• 4/12: Gassner pitches CGV for Purdue

• 4/8: Dave Gassner gets CGV against Penn State

• 2/18: Gassner pitches complete game for first win of season

1999 PRESSBOX

• 10/19: Gassner Competes In Summer

2000 Goldpanner Yearbook Article

David Gassner was selected to the All-Big Ten Tournament Team after throwing complete game four-hitter against Big Ten regular-season champion Minnesota.  As a sophomore, had third lowest ERA on the squad, 5.47.  Posted 4-5 record in 16 appearances.  Finished second on the team with strikeouts with 64, and first on the team with eight runners picked off.  In three seasons at Purdue he has appeared in 45 games, starting 29, with an 11-14 record and a 4.94 ERA.   more...

2005: Spent most of the year in the Red Wings rotation except for April 12 to April 22 when he was in Minnesota and August 11 to August 20 when he was on the disabled list...Got his first promotion to the Majors April 12 after winning his Wings season debut April 9 over Syracuse (6 IP, 5 H, 1 R)…he won his Major League debut April 16 in Cleveland (6 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER)…he lost his second Major League start against Kansas City (1.2 IP, 6 H, 5 R 4 ER) and got optioned back to Rochester...3-5 with a 6.86 ERA at home but 5-3 with a 2.89 ERA on the road...Did not throw a pitch between July 27 and August 21 due to a sore left elbow...Beat Richmond June 1 (7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 SO)…retired 15 straight at one point in a win in Indianapolis June 22 (8.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R. 2 BB, 3 SO)...Is 7-0 in 9 starts in his career against his former team Syracuse.

2005: Began season at Rochester . . . had 3-game win-streak, going 3-0, 1.45 (18.2 ip, 3 er) in 3 starts, April 9-May 4 . . . recalled April 12 . . . made major league debut and recorded .rst career win, April 16 at Cleveland . . . optioned April 21 . . . pitched 6-plus innings in 4 consecutive starts, going 1-2, 2.67 (27.0 ip, 8 er) in 4 starts, May 20-June 6 . . . was 2-0, 2.96 (27.1 ip, 9 er) in 4 starts, June 22-July 7 . . . season-high 8.1 innings, June 22 at Indianapolis . . . season-high 9 strikeouts, September 2 vs. Syracuse.
 

2004: His 16 wins were the most by a Wings pitcher since 1966 and the most by a Wings lefty since 1951...
Became the first Wings pitcher to lead the IL in wins since 1995...Pitched a scoreless inning in the Triple-A All Star Game...Was 5-5 with a 4.52 ERA at home and 11-3 with a 2.59 ERA on the road...Went at least five innings every start and at least six innings in 20 of 28 starts…pitched at least into the seventh in 15 starts...Allowed no runs in six of his starts.

2003: Began season at New Haven...did not allow an earned run in 6 of 8 appearances (3 starts) going 0-1, 1.61 (22.1 ip, 4 er) April 10-May 10...promoted to Syracuse, April 25...transferred to New Haven, April 26 was 3-0 2.97 (36.1 ip, 12 er) in 7 appearances (5 starts) May 29-June 25 did not allow a run in 5 of 6 appearances, going 0-0 1.23 (7.1 ip, 1 er) June 28-July 9 selected to Eastern League All-Star Game July 16 at New Britian...tied season-high 4-game win-streak, going 4-0, 2.10 (34.1 ip, 8 er) in 5 starts, August 4-27...Eastern League Player of the Week, August 4-10...tied season high 8.0 innings and 7 strikeouts August 20 at Binghamton...tied for club lead in wins and led club in ERA....led league in ERA.

2002: Began season at Dunedin...promoted to Syracuse, August 10...transferred to Tennessee, August 12...was first in league in BB/9 (1.53), second in shutouts, third in wins and 10th in ERA.

1999: Had third lowest ERA on the squad, closing out the season at 5.47... had second most wins for Purdue, going 4-5 in 16 appearances... pitched two complete games including a nine inning, 13 strikeout performance in a 1-4 loss to Wright State (3/20)... notched wins against Kent (3/6), Pace (3/14), Iowa (4/16) and Northern Illinois (3/27)... had eight inning, nine strikeout outing against Northern Illinois... finished second on the team with strikeouts with 64, and first on the team with eight runners picked off.
1998: Appeared in 16 games, starting six, including the season opener at Louisville (2/21) tied for the team lead with three saves ... earned first collegiate save with tow perfect innings of relief in 10-9 win over Toledo (3/11) ... struck out five in 3.1 innings in 5-4 win over Valparaiso (3/18) ... earned first collegiate win, allowing one earned run while striking out four in 5.1 innings against Miami of Ohio (3/28) ... picked up save with two strikeouts in two scoreless innings against Ball State (4/29).
Hortonville High School: went 8-0 with a 0.35 ERA as a senior ... was named conference Player-of-the-Year as a junior ... high school coach was Don Williams.

2000 Goldpanners Yearbook

Played for the Hays (Kan.) Larks of the Jayhawk League last summer.  The left-hander compiled a 4-7 record and a 2.15 ERA in 11 starts while the Larks finished fourth in the 10-team Jayhawk League. 

College: Was used solely as a starter at Purdue University as a junior this spring.  Appeared in 13 games with a 6-3 record and a 3.83 ERA.  Struck out 51 while walking 25 in 84.2 innings as he helped the Boilermakers to a 35-23 record and a third place finish in the Big Ten Conference.   Was selected to the All-Big Ten Tournament Team after throwing complete game four-hitter against Big Ten regular-season champion Minnesota.  As a sophomore, had third lowest ERA on the squad, 5.47.  Posted 4-5 record in 16 appearances.   Finished second on the team with strikeouts with 64, and first on the team with eight runners picked off.  In three seasons at Purdue he has appeared in 45 games, starting 29, with an 11-14 record and a 4.94 ERA.  Has struck out 147 while walking 77 in 206 innings.

High School: Went 8-0 with a 0.35 ERA as a senior at Hortonville High School.  Was named conference Player-of-the-Year as a junior.

Personal: Majoring in Physical Education.  Born on 12/14/78.  Son of Kenneth and Charlotte Gassner.

 
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