Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tony Gonsolin

How Tony Gonsolin built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Tony Gonsolin is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He was drafted by the Dodgers in 2016, after playing college baseball for Saint Mary's Gaels. Gonsolin made his MLB debut in 2019 and was part of the Dodgers team that won the World Series in 2020.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2016, Tony Gonsolin was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2017: Played for Great Lakes and Rancho Cucamonga

In 2017, Tony Gonsolin played for the Great Lakes Loons and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, achieving a 7–6 record with a 3.86 ERA in 42 games.

2018: Minor League Pitcher of the Year

In 2018, Tony Gonsolin was converted into a starting pitcher and played for Rancho Cucamonga and the Tulsa Drillers. He had a 10-2 record with a 2.60 ERA, and The Dodgers named him as the organization's minor league pitcher of the year for 2018.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Tony Gonsolin made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut as a pitcher.

2019: MLB Debut and First Save/Win

In 2019, Tony Gonsolin was called up to the Dodgers and made his debut on June 26. Later in the season, on July 30, he earned his first career save against the Colorado Rockies and on August 5, he secured his first major league win against the St. Louis Cardinals. He ended the 2019 season with a 4-2 record and a 2.93 ERA.

2020: World Series win

In 2020, Tony Gonsolin was part of the Los Angeles Dodgers team that won the World Series.

2021: Injuries and Return to Dodgers

In 2021, Tony Gonsolin began the season on the Opening Day roster but was soon placed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation. After rehab starts, he returned in June, but was again placed on the injured list in July due to shoulder pain. He returned in September and finished the 2021 season with a 4–1 record and a 3.23 ERA. He also made three relief appearances in the 2021 NLCS.

2022: All-Star Selection and Injury

In 2022, after starting the season with 11 wins and no losses, Tony Gonsolin was selected to the 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. However, he got the loss in the game. At the end of August, Gonsolin was placed on the injured list with a forearm strain. He returned on October 3 and ended the season with a career best 16–1 record, a 2.14 ERA and 119 strikeouts.

January 31, 2023: Signed Two-Year Contract

On January 31, 2023, Tony Gonsolin signed a two-year, $6.65 million contract with the Dodgers to avoid salary arbitration.

2024: Recovering from Surgery

Tony Gonsolin spent the 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, only appearing in three rehab games in the minor leagues. Despite his injury, Tony Gonsolin signed a $5.4 million contract with the Dodgers for 2025 to avoid salary arbitration.