seven homers and 44 RBIs, finishing seventh in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. In 2006, his numbers were .327 with three homers and 18 RBIs in fewer at-bats. He won his first World Series ring with the White Sox in 2005 Kansas City Royals On December 16, 2006, Gload was traded to the Kansas City Royals for relief pitcher Andrew Sisco. In , with Kansas City, Gload logged career highs in at-bats and RBIs, being used as a starter more than in the past. He batted .288 with seven homers and 51 RBIs in 102 games. During the 2007–2008 offseason, Gload signed a two-year Major League contract with Kansas City. Florida Marlins On April 1, 2009, Gload was traded to the Florida Marlins for a player to be named later. Gload's batting entrance song is Harvester of Sorrow by Metallica. On May 22, 2009 Gload made his pitching debut, pitching a scoreless ninth inning versus the Tampa Bay Rays. He and Wes Helms set an MLB record for most pinch-hits by a duo. Philadelphia Phillies On December 15, 2009, Gload signed a 2-year, $2.6 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2012, Gload's contract with the Phillies expired, making him a free agent. References External links Chicago Cubs players Chicago White Sox players Colorado Rockies players Kansas City Royals players Florida Marlins players Philadelphia Phillies players Major League Baseball first basemen Charlotte Knights players 1976 births Living people South Florida Bulls baseball players Sportspeople from Brooklyn Baseball players from New York City Sportspeople from Suffolk County, New York Hyannis Harbor Hawks players Utica Blue Sox players Kane County Cougars players Brevard County Manatees players Portland Sea Dogs players Iowa Cubs players Colorado Springs Sky Sox players Omaha Royals players Clearwater Threshers players People from Springs, New York East Hampton High School alumni