Gamble signed with the Otters out of the California Winter League with the Manitoba North Stars. The Eastvale, Calif. native played collegiately at Azusa Pacific University for the last three seasons of his college career. During his senior season at Azusa Pacific, Gamble played in the field. Offensively, he batted .268 with eight home runs and 32 RBIs. Gamble pitched for the North Stars while playing in the California Winter League.