| John Gamble | |
|---|---|
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| Shortstop | |
| Born: February 10, 1948 Reno, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Died: September 1, 2022 (aged 74) Orovada, Nevada, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 7, 1972, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 25, 1973, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| RBI | 0 |
| Teams | |
John Robert Gamble Jr. (February 10, 1948 – September 1, 2022) was an American professional baseball shortstop who played thirteen games for the Detroit Tigers in two seasons of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1972 to 1973. He batted and threw right handed and served primarily as a pinch runner.
Gamble was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1966 and played for the team's minor league affiliates until 1970, when he was acquired by the Detroit Tigers via the Rule 5 draft. The Tigers promoted him to the major leagues two years later. Although he was noted for his base stealing skills during his time in the farm system, and was added to the major league roster to bring speed into the lineup, he ultimately did not attempt a stolen base. He played his last game on May 25, 1973, but carried on playing three more seasons in the minor leagues. He subsequently returned to his home state of Nevada and worked for a local county park and as a high school coach.