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Kevin Gausman is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball (MLB) ¹⁴. He is known for his impressive skills on the mound and has a notable career history in the league ⁷.

Early Life and Draft

Kevin John Gausman was born on January 6, 1991, in Centennial, Colorado ¹⁵⁷. He played college baseball for the LSU Tigers ¹. Gausman was a highly touted prospect and was selected fourth overall in the 2012 MLB draft by the Baltimore Orioles ²⁷. He made his major league debut on May 23, 2013 ⁵.

MLB Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Gausman has played for several MLB teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and San Francisco Giants, before joining the Toronto Blue Jays ¹. He signed a five-year deal with the Blue Jays in 2021 ³.

He is a right-handed thrower and a left-handed batter ⁵.

Personal Life

Gausman is married to Taylor Gausman, whom he wed in December 2016 ²⁶. They have two daughters, Sadie and Sutton ²⁶. His daughter even threw out the ceremonial first pitch on his Bobblehead Day on July 13, 2022 ².

Recent News and Contract Status

As of July 2026, Gausman has been a subject of discussion regarding his contract and potential trade possibilities ³. In March 2026, he offered an update on extension talks with the Blue Jays after previously hinting at a possible retirement ⁸.