• Full name Augustus James Varland
  • Born 11/06/1996 in Maplewood, MN
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 213 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Concordia-St.Paul
  • Debut 03/30/2023
  • Drafted in the 14th round (413th overall) by the Oakland Athletics in 2018 (signed for $125,000).
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    Varland has been a dominant starter for Division II Concordia (Minn.) as he's blown away hitters with a 93-95 mph fastball that touches 97. Varland was 7-1, 1.04 with 79 strikeouts and 14 walks in 60.1 innings. Evaluators aren't all that thrilled with Varland's high-energy delivery, but he repeats it well and has a long track record of throwing strikes. His slider shows potential to develop into an average pitch as well, giving him a pair of potential weapons whether he sticks as a starter or moves to the bullpen. Scouts will be heading back next year as well as Gus' younger brother Louie is an equally dominating sophomore.

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Career Transactions

  • Chicago White Sox recalled RHP Gus Varland from Charlotte Knights.
  • Charlotte Knights activated RHP Gus Varland.
  • Chicago White Sox reassigned RHP Gus Varland to the minor leagues.
  • Chicago White Sox optioned RHP Gus Varland to Charlotte Knights.
  • Chicago White Sox claimed RHP Gus Varland off waivers from Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers designated RHP Gus Varland for assignment.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers designated RHP Gus Varland for assignment.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers optioned RHP Gus Varland to Oklahoma City Baseball Club.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RHP Gus Varland from Oklahoma City Baseball Club.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers optioned RHP Gus Varland to Oklahoma City Baseball Club.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RHP Gus Varland from Oklahoma City Baseball Club.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers optioned RHP Gus Varland to Oklahoma City Baseball Club.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RHP Gus Varland from Oklahoma City Baseball Club.
  • RHP Gus Varland returned to Los Angeles Dodgers from Milwaukee Brewers.
  • RHP Gus Varland assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
  • RHP Gus Varland returned to Los Angeles Dodgers from Milwaukee Brewers.
  • Milwaukee Brewers designated RHP Gus Varland for assignment.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Gus Varland on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Gus Varland on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Gus Varland on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Gus Varland on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Gus Varland on a rehab assignment to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Gus Varland on a rehab assignment to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Gus Varland on a rehab assignment to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Gus Varland on a rehab assignment to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
  • Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP Gus Varland on the 15-day injured list. Right hand contusion.
  • RHP Gus Varland, and changed number to 47.

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