| Chad Paronto | |
|---|---|
 Paronto pitching for the Atlanta Braves in 2007 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1975-07-28)July 28, 1975 (age 50) Woodsville, New Hampshire, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 19, 2001, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 29, 2009, for the Houston Astros | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 6–12 |
| Earned run average | 4.32 |
| Strikeouts | 107 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Chad Michael Paronto (born July 28, 1975) is an American formerMajor League Baseball player. Paronto attended theUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst before being drafted by theBaltimore Orioles in the eighth round of the1996 Major League Baseball Draft. Paronto's best pitches included a 90–94 mphfastball and a heavysinker which he used mainly with men on base.[citation needed]
Paronto attendedWoodsville High School in Woodsville, New Hampshire and was a letterman insoccer,baseball, andbasketball.[citation needed] In basketball, he won All-State honors and scored more than 1,000 points during his high school career.[citation needed] In baseball, he won All-State honors and was named the New Hampshire Player of the Year.[citation needed] Paronto graduated from Woodsville High School in 1993.
In his debut year with the Orioles, Paronto went 1–3 with a 5.00earned run average (ERA) and 16strikeouts in 24 games.
On November 19, 2001, Paronto was claimed off waivers by theCleveland Indians.
Paronto had a decent year in 2002 with Cleveland, compiling an 0–2 record, and a 4.04 ERA and 23 strikeouts. After going 0–2 with a 9.45 ERA and six strikeouts in6+2⁄3innings pitched.
Paronto became afree agent in the 2003 off-season and signed with theSt. Louis Cardinals. He never made it to the Major Leagues with the Cardinals.
Paronto signed as a free agent with theMilwaukee Brewers in December 2004.
Paronto began the 2005 season with the Triple-A affiliate of the Brewers, theNashville Sounds. With the Sounds, he went 3–1 with a 2.75 ERA and foursaves in 27 relief appearances. However, Paronto was released by Milwaukee on June 17.
Paronto signed with theAtlanta Braves on June 21, 2005, and was assigned to the Triple-ARichmond Braves.
On May 9, 2006, the Braves called Paronto back up to the Majors.[1] He finished the season with a 2–3 record and a 3.18 ERA. In his first four appearances with Atlanta, he allowed onerun.
OnOpening Day 2007, Paronto recorded his first career save in a 5–3 extra-inning victory over thePhillies. On July 31, Paronto was optioned to Triple-A Richmond to make room on the roster for newly acquiredfirst basemanMark Teixeira. He finished the season with a 3–1 record and 3.57 ERA. On October 25, the Braves designated Paronto for assignment. Paronto refused an assignment to Triple-A and became a free agent.
On December 18, 2007, he signed with theHouston Astros. On March 28, 2008, he was sent outright to the minors. He was called up to the majors on July 6, 2008, but was designated for assignment on July 31. He became a free agent after the season.
Paronto was re-signed to a minor league contract with the Astros on January 14, 2009, and was invited to spring training. Paronto's contract was purchased from Triple-A Round Rock on July 17, 2009.
On January 20, 2010, Paronto signed a minor league contract with theBoston Red Sox.
Paronto pitched for thePittsfield Colonials of theCan-Am League in 2011, his final professional season.
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