| Chris Schroder | |
|---|---|
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| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: (1978-08-20)August 20, 1978 (age 47) Okarche, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 8, 2006, for the Washington Nationals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 21, 2008, for the Washington Nationals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–5 |
| Earned run average | 4.46 |
| Strikeouts | 85 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Christopher Keith Schroder (born August 20, 1978) is an American former professional baseballrelief pitcher. He attendedOklahoma City University.Bob Carpenter coined him one of the 'er boys' along withChris Booker andRyan Wagner.
Schroder was known as astrikeout pitcher. In2006, he made it to the majors with theWashington Nationals, and appeared in 21 games, pitching 281⁄3 innings and recording 39 strikeouts. But he alsowalked 15 and allowed 7homers. All told, by the end of 2006, he had pitched 97 innings in Triple-AColumbus with 121 K's.
He started2007 at Triple-A Columbus, and improved his home run problem—in 26 games he threw 33 innings, striking out 45. While he still conceded 18 walks, he did not surrender any home runs, posting anERA of 1.64. On June 20, he was called up to the Nationals.
Schroder was the winning pitcher in the August 7,2007, game between the Nationals and theSan Francisco Giants. It was in this game thatBarry Bonds hit his 756th home run off Schroder's teammate,Mike Bacsik, breaking the 33-year-old record held byHank Aaron for most career home runs. The Nationals won 8-6.
He signed a one-year deal with the Athletics in November 2008. He did not make the 2009Opening Day roster and wasdesignated for assignment on April 8, 2009, to make room for newly claimed pitcherDan Giese. In October 2009 Schroder was granted free agency. On January 11, 2010 Schroder signed a minor league contract with theFlorida Marlins.
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