Jaye Chapman
Jaye Chapman | |
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![]() Chapman with the Chicago Cubs | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Panama City, Florida | May 22, 1987|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 4, 2012, for the Chicago Cubs | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 3, 2012, for the Chicago Cubs | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 3.75 |
Strikeouts | 12 |
Teams | |
Jaye Lawrence Chapman (born May 22, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs.
Career
[edit]Atlanta Braves
[edit]Chapman was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 16th round of the 2005 MLB Draft out of A. Crawford Mosley High School in Lynn Haven, Florida. He played for Jed Douglas. The Braves added him to the 40 man roster after the 2011 season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
Chicago Cubs
[edit]Chapman was traded to the Chicago Cubs with Arodys Vizcaíno for Reed Johnson and Paul Maholm in July 2012.[1]
Chapman made his major league debut on September 4, 2012, against the Washington Nationals.
Bridgeport Bluefish
[edit]Chapman signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League for the 2014 season. He pitched to a 2–3 record with a 3.86 ERA in 50 games for the Bluefish.
Milwaukee Brewers
[edit]On November 15, 2014, Chapman was signed to a minor league contract by the Milwaukee Brewers.[2]
He was invited to spring training by the Brewers for the 2016 season.
Tampa Bay Rays
[edit]On July 10, 2016, Chapman was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. He made 22 appearances out of the bullpen, compiling a 4.43 ERA with 26 strikeouts and 9 saves across 20+1⁄3 innings pitched. Chapman elected free agency following the season on November 7.[3]
Texas Rangers
[edit]He was released by the Texas Rangers on July 13, 2017.
References
[edit]- ^ Muskat, Carrie (July 31, 2012). "Cubs deal Maholm, Johnson to Braves". MLB.com. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ McCalvy, Adam (November 17, 2014). "Revitalized Chapman seeks renewal with Brewers". MLB.com. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)