Dan Gakeler
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Daniel Michael Gakeler
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 6", Weight 215 lb.
- School Mercer County Community College
- Debut June 9, 1991
- Final Game October 5, 1991
- Born May 1, 1964 in Mount Holly, NJ USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Dan Gakeler was used in relief and as a starter during his one season in the major leagues. With the 1991 Detroit Tigers, who went 84-78, Gakeler started 7 games and relieved in 24 after making his debut on June 9.
Gakeler was drafted in the first round of the 1984 secondary phase by the Boston Red Sox. He played for the Greensboro Hornets in 1985-86. He was a Double A All Star in 1988 and traded to the Montreal Expos after the 1988 season. He was with the Indianapolis Indians in 1989. Granted free agency after the 1990 season, he was signed by the Tigers.
In 1994, Gakeler was with New Britain, going 9-12 with a 4.51 ERA.
In all, Gakeler pitched for 12 seasons, and then was a minor league pitching coach for four seasons.
He now works for the Universal Insurance Company in Winston-Salem, NC and also has coached middle-school baseball. See Dan Gakeler Bio.
