Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Lucas Gilbreath was born March 5, 1996, in Westminster, Colorado. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Gilbreath attended Legacy High School in Broomfield, Colorado. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 36th round of the 2014 MLB Draft, but did not sign and played college baseball at the University of Minnesota. He was again drafted by the Rockies, this time in the seventh round of the 2017 MLB Draft, and signed.

The Rockies added him to their 40-man roster after the 2020 season. Gilbreath was amongst the best Rockies relievers all season, posting an ERA of 3.38 in 47 games. He had 44 strikeouts in 42+2⁄3 innings.

On April 17, 2021, Gilbreath was promoted to the major leagues for the first time, however he was optioned down the next day without making an appearance. He was recalled to the active roster on May 1. He made his MLB debut that day, and pitched an inning of relief, but allowed a home run to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Josh Rojas. Gilbreath was amongst the best Rockies relievers all season, posting an ERA of 3.38 in 47 games. He had 44 strikeouts in 42+2⁄3 innings.

Gilbreath signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Rockies for the 2024 season.