About Jimmy Gobble
Billy James Gobble (born July 19, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox. == High school career == Gobble attended John S. Battle High School in Bristol, Virginia and started four years on the varsity team. He led the team to three state tournament appearances and compiled a 32–8 record and 512 strikeouts. As a senior, Gobble was 10–1 with a 0.49 earned run average (ERA), striking out 151 and allowing just 23 hits in 71 innings of work. His only loss came at the hands of Sullivan East High School, which is located in nearby Bluff City, Tennessee. He was also a strong hitter, compiling a.493 batting average with nine home runs, 30 RBI and 24 walks. Gobble signed a baseball scholarship with the University of Kentucky before being drafted by the Royals with the 43rd pick in the 1999 Major League Baseball draft. He was the fourth Royal chosen, following Kyle Snyder, Mike MacDougal, and Jay Gehrke. == Professional career == === Kansas City Royals === Gobble made his professional debut in 1999 with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Royals, posting a 2.70 ERA in four games (one start).
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