American baseball player (born 1988)
Baseball player
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
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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
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The
Kansas City Royals
drafted Chapman in the fourth round, with the 119th overall selection, the 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
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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
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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
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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
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On April 3, 2018, Chapman signed with the
New Britain Bees
of the independent
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
.
[27]
Detroit Tigers
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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
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Chapman's cousin
Matt den Dekker
is a former professional baseball player.
[30]
References
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- ^
Christy Cabrera Chirinos. "
Kevin Chapman: Westminster Academy Junior Left-hander Knows Art Of Pitching
".
Sun-Sentinel
, June 14, 2005
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Zimmerman, Brandon (June 8, 2006).
"Surprise: Leclerc doesn't go in draft"
.
The Gainesville Sun
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
- ^
"School-record 10 Gators selected in MLB Draft"
.
Palm Beach Post
. June 12, 2009
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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Zuba, Samuel (June 8, 2010).
"Chapman surprise Draft choice on Day 2"
.
MLB.com
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
- ^
"Kevin Chapman Player Card"
.
baseballprospectus.com
. Retrieved
June 8,
2024
.
- ^
"Kevin Chapman Stats & Scouting Report"
.
baseballamerica.com
. Retrieved
June 8,
2024
.
- ^
"Royals get 2 from Astros"
.
ESPN.com
. Associated Press. March 21, 2012
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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Smith, Brian T. (March 25, 2013).
"Astros report: Roster nearing completion"
.
Houston Chronicle
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
- ^
de Jesus Ortiz, Jose (August 8, 2013).
"Astros designate Travis Blackley for assignment; call up Kevin Chapman"
.
Houston Chronicle
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
- ^
Rieken, Kristie (April 18, 2014).
"Shields strikes out 12, Royals sweep Astros 5-1"
.
Libbock Avalanche-Journal
. Associated Press
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
- ^
Dykstra, Sam (July 1, 2014).
"Astros call up outfielder Santana to bigs"
.
MLB.com
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
- ^
Drellich, Evan (July 2, 2014).
"Astros report: Bass returns to action after 47-game absence"
.
Houston Chronicle
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
- ^
"Preston Tucker lifts RedHawks past Fresno"
.
The Oklahoman
. August 15, 2014
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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"Jon Singleton optioned to Triple-A Fresno by Astros"
.
Fresno Bee
. Associated Press. April 1, 2015
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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Dtton, Bob (May 1, 2015).
"Mariners' attack remains quiet for too long in 4-3 loss to Astros"
.
The News Tribune
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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Drellich, Evan (May 12, 2015).
"Astros report: Springer ready to return; Grossman demoted"
.
Houston Chronicle
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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Drellich, Evan (March 25, 2016).
"Astros report: Dan Straily makes strong case for roster spot"
.
Houston Chronicle
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
- ^
"Astros-Twins game postponed by rain on umbrella night"
.
ESPN.com
. Associated Press. August 11, 2016
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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Kaplan, Jake (August 10, 2016).
"Kevin Chapman to join Astros for doubleheader"
.
Houston Chronicle
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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Kaplan, Jake (September 5, 2016).
"Astros call up Max Stassi, Kevin Chapman"
.
Houston Chronicle
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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Kaplan, Jake (March 12, 2017).
"Astros removing reliever Kevin Chapman from 40-man roster"
.
Houston Chronicle
.
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McTaggart, Brian (February 8, 2017).
"Beltran, Altuve among 8 Astros in WBC '17"
.
MLB.com
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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Kaplan, Jake (March 13, 2017).
"Braves claim Kevin Chapman off waivers from Astros"
.
Houston Chronicle
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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Bowman, Mark (March 28, 2017).
"O'Flaherty, Bonifacio make Opening Day roster"
.
MLB.com
. Retrieved
March 30,
2017
.
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Bowman, Mark (March 31, 2017).
"Braves leaning toward 7-man bullpen"
.
MLB.com
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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"Braves terminate Ryan Howard's minor league contract"
.
ESPN.com
. Associated Press. May 8, 2017
. Retrieved
May 10,
2017
.
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"Three More Added to Bee Hive"
.
New Britain Bees
. April 3, 2018.
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"Chapman Signed by Tigers"
.
New Britain Bees
. May 20, 2018.
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"Minor League Free Agents 2018"
.
baseballamerica.com
. Retrieved
May 20,
2024
.
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McTaggart, Brian (September 26, 2014).
"Chapman thrilled to share field with cousin den Dekker"
.
MLB.com
. Retrieved
April 1,
2017
.
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