Kevin Chapman (baseball)
| Kevin Chapman | |
|---|---|
 Chapman with the Houston Astros in 2013 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 19, 1988 Coral Springs, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 9, 2013, for the Houston Astros | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 2, 2016, for the Houston Astros | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 3–1 |
| Earned run average | 4.09 |
| Strikeouts | 48 |
| Stats at Baseball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Managerial record at Baseball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Teams | |
Kevin Allen Chapman (born February 19, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros from 2013 to 2016.
Career
[edit | edit source]Chapman was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 42nd round of the 2006 MLB draft out of Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,[1] but did not sign and attended the University of Florida.[2] He was then drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 50th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, but again chose not to sign and returned to Florida.[3]
Kansas City Royals
[edit | edit source]The Kansas City Royals drafted Chapman in the fourth round, with the 119th overall selection of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft and he signed.[4] He made his professional debut with the High–A Wilmington Blue Rocks, accumulating a 5.50 ERA with 20 strikeouts across 18 innings of work.[5]
Chapman split the 2011 campaign between Wilmington and the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, compiling a 4.94 ERA with 90 strikeouts and 10 saves across 40 relief appearances.[6]
Houston Astros
[edit | edit source]On March 20, 2012, Chapman and a player to be named later were traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for Humberto Quintero and Jason Bourgeois.[7]
Chapman was invited to spring training in 2013 and received his first callup to MLB later that season on August 8.[8][9] He was optioned to the Oklahoma City RedHawks on April 17, 2014,[10] and recalled on July 1.[11] He was optioned the next day,[12] and recalled for the second time that season on August 15.[13] Chapman started the 2015 season with the Fresno Grizzlies, after spending spring training at the major league level.[14] He was recalled in May,[15] and returned to the minor leagues later that month.[16] Chapman began the 2016 season in the minor leagues.[17] He was called up to the major leagues on August 11 to fill out the roster for a doubleheader.[18][19] At the end of the minor league season in September, Chapman was promoted to the major league level.[20]
Chapman was eligible to represent Canada at the 2017 World Baseball Classic because his father was born in Ontario.[21][22]
Atlanta Braves
[edit | edit source]Chapman was claimed off of waivers by the Atlanta Braves on March 13, 2017.[23][24] He was assigned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves on March 31.[25]
Minnesota Twins
[edit | edit source]On May 8, 2017, Chapman was traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Danny Santana.[26] He was released on June 13, 2017.
New Britain Bees
[edit | edit source]On April 3, 2018, Chapman signed with the New Britain Bees of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[27]
Detroit Tigers
[edit | edit source]On May 20, 2018, Chapman's contract was purchased by the Detroit Tigers.[28] In 14 games for the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, he recorded a 3.45 ERA with 13 strikeouts and two saves across 15+2⁄3 innings pitched. Chapman elected free agency following the season on November 2.[29]
Personal
[edit | edit source]Chapman's cousin Matt den Dekker is a former professional baseball player.[30]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Christy Cabrera Chirinos. "Kevin Chapman: Westminster Academy Junior Left-hander Knows Art Of Pitching". Sun-Sentinel, June 14, 2005
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Florida Gators bio
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- 1988 births
- Living people
- American people of Canadian descent
- Sportspeople of Canadian descent
- Corpus Christi Hooks players
- Florida Gators baseball players
- Fresno Grizzlies players
- Gwinnett Braves players
- Houston Astros players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- New Britain Bees players
- Northwest Arkansas Naturals players
- Oklahoma City RedHawks players
- Baseball players from Coral Springs, Florida
- Toledo Mud Hens players
- Wilmington Blue Rocks players
- World Baseball Classic players of Canada
- 2017 World Baseball Classic players
- Westminster Academy (Florida) alumni