Gamboa Career Stats/Highs 
2017 MLB DRAFT: Drafted in the 18th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers ââ'¬¦ Signed.
JUNIOR/2017: Made six starts in seven appearances for the Waves as a junior ââ'¬¦ Posted a 5.05 ERA in 35.2 innings pitched ââ'¬¦ Notched 36 strikeouts to 17 walks ââ'¬¦ Tossed a career-best 8.2 innings and had a career-high 13 strikeouts against Cal (3/11) ââ'¬¦ Also hit double digits with 10 strikeouts and just two walks in a win at No. 20 Texas A&M (2/25).
SOPHOMORE/2016: Appeared in 19 games on the mound for the Waves, making five starts as a sophomore in 2016 ââ'¬¦ Posted a 3.74 ERA (fifth best on the team) in 53.0 innings pitched ââ'¬¦ Struck out 52 batters and walked 22 ââ'¬¦ Gave up 50 hits and 28 runs (22 earned) ââ'¬¦ Opponents hit .258 against him ââ'¬¦ Recorded one save and a 2-9 record ââ'¬¦ Tossed a career-high 6.0 innings twice on the year ââ'¬¦ Struck out a career-best seven batters against Saint Mary's (5/15) ââ'¬¦ Picked up a crucial win over BYU (5/7) to give the Waves a series win with 6.0 innings pitched, five strikeouts and just one run given up ââ'¬¦ Also picked up a win over San Francisco (4/2) to give the Waves a series win.
FRESHMAN/2015: Pitched in 43.2 innings, making 27 appearances all in relief for the Waves as a freshman ââ'¬¦ Had an ERA of 2.89 ââ'¬¦ Led the team with eight saves ââ'¬¦ Had 41 strikeouts on the season ââ'¬¦ Compiled a 6-2 record ââ'¬¦ Held opponents to a .204 batting average ââ'¬¦ Tossed a season-high 5.0 innings against Hawaii (2/26) ââ'¬¦ Struck out four batters against Clemson (5/30) and USC (4/14).
HIGH SCHOOL: Played two varsity seasons at Tamalpais High School under head coach Scott Osder, graduating in 2014 ââ'¬¦ Went 8-2 with a 1.54 ERA and 63 strikeouts as a senior ââ'¬¦ Named most valuable pitcher as a senior ââ'¬¦ Team won a CIF North Coast Section Division II title in 2014 ââ'¬¦ Also played Water Polo.
CLUB: Competed for the Bay Area Warriors Blue Team 18U in 2012 and 2013, Milwaukee Brewers Scout Team in 2013 and on the Trosky Baseball Senior Fall Classic Team in 2013 ââ'¬¦ in 2014 with the California Warriors pitched seven games (13.2 innings) going 1-1, with one save, eight strikeouts and a 2.63 ERA ââ'¬¦
PERSONAL: Born in Greenbrae, Calif. to Martin and Annette Gamboa ââ'¬¦ Has two sisters, Jillian and Nicole ââ'¬¦ Majoring in sports administration ââ'¬¦ Chose Pepperdine, "because of the fit for me with academics and athletics, and also the great coaching staff."
FAVORITES: Felix Hernandez (pro athlete); San Francisco Giants (pro team); Freakonomics (book); The Dark Knight (movie); Game of Thrones (TV show); The Weeknd (musical artist); Prime Rib (food); Football (sport besides baseball)
