| Andrew Chafin | |
|---|---|
 Chafin with theArizona Diamondbacks in 2016 | |
| Minnesota Twins | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1990-06-17)June 17, 1990 (age 35) Kettering, Ohio, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 13, 2014, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 22–28 |
| Earned run average | 3.35 |
| Strikeouts | 591 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Andrew Gregory Chafin (born June 17, 1990), nicknamed "Big Country" and "the Sheriff",[1] is an American professionalbaseballpitcher in theMinnesota Twins organization. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theArizona Diamondbacks,Chicago Cubs,Oakland Athletics,Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers,Detroit Tigers,Washington Nationals, andLos Angeles Angels.
Chafin is fromWakeman, Ohio.[2] He attendedWestern Reserve High School inCollins, Ohio, and played for the school's baseball team. He pitched ano-hitter in his final high school game.[3]
Chafin attendedKent State University, and playedcollege baseball for theKent State Golden Flashes. As a freshman in 2009, he was theMid-American Conference Freshman of the Year after he had a 1.26earned run average (ERA), eightsaves and 55 strikeouts over35+2⁄3 innings pitched.[4] In 2010, he underwentTommy John surgery and missed the 2010 season.[5][6] He returned in 2011 as a starter and had a 2.02 ERA with 105 strikeouts over 89 innings. After the 2011 season, he playedcollegiate summer baseball with theOrleans Firebirds of theCape Cod Baseball League.[7][8]
TheArizona Diamondbacks selected Chafin in the first round with the 43rd overall selection of the2011 Major League Baseball draft.[9] He made his professional debut for theArizona League Diamondbacks, pitching in one game, recording two strikeouts over one inning. Pitching for theVisalia Rawhide in 2012, he recorded a 4.93 ERA with 150 strikeouts over122+1⁄3. He started the 2013 season with Visalia and was promoted to theMobile BayBears during the season.[10] Overall, he had a 3.20 ERA and 119 strikeouts over157+1⁄3.
Chafin made his Major League debut on August 13, 2014, against theCleveland Indians atProgressive Field, pitching five innings allowing three hits, two walks, and three strikeouts, earning a no-decision.[11] In his second start and first major league at-bat on September 17, 2014, for theArizona Diamondbacks, he hit arun batted in single.[12]
Chafin was converted into a reliever for the 2015 season, a season in which he finished 5–1 with a 2.76 ERA in 66 games for the D'Backs.[13] In 2016, just like the majority of the pitching staff, Chafin struggled throughout the season, appearing in 32 games with a 6.75 ERA.[14] Chafin bounced back the following season, being used now as a situational left hander out of the bullpen. In 71 games, he had a 3.51 ERA for the D'Backs.[15]
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In 2018, Chafin was continued to be used as a situational lefty out of the bullpen, pitching49+1⁄3 innings. His record was 1–6 in a career high 77 games.[16]
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In 2019, Chafin appeared in 77 games for the second consecutive season, finishing with a record of 2–2 in52+2⁄3 innings..[17] In 2020, with the new 3-batter rule, Chafin wasn't used solely as a left handed specialist and he struggled during the first half of the season with the team. In 11 games, he was 1–1 with a career worst 8.10 earned run average and 10 strikeouts in6+2⁄3 innings pitched.[18]
Chafin was traded to theChicago Cubs on August 31, 2020, the trade deadline of the shortened season, in exchange forRonny Simon.[19] Chafin pitched to a 3.00 ERA in 4 games with the Cubs to finish the year. Between both the Diamondbacks and Cubs, Chafin recorded a 6.52 earned run average and tallied 13 strikeouts in9+2⁄3 innings pitched.[20]
On February 2, 2021, Chafin re-signed with the Cubs on a one-year, $2.25 million contract that included a mutual option for 2022.[21] On June 24, 2021, Chafin pitched a combinedno-hitter against theLos Angeles Dodgers along withZach Davies,Ryan Tepera, andCraig Kimbrel.[22] In 43 appearances for the Cubs in 2021, Chafin recorded a 2.06 ERA with 37 strikeouts in39+1⁄3 innings of work.[23]
On July 27, 2021, the Cubs traded Chafin to theOakland Athletics in exchange forGreg Deichmann andDaniel Palencia.[24] Between the two teams in 2021, Chafin pitched in 71 games, boasting a 1.83 ERA and 64 strikeouts in68+2⁄3 innings.[18]
On March 17, 2022, Chafin signed a two-year, $13 million contract with theDetroit Tigers.[25][26] On April 6 (retroactive to April 4), the Tigers placed Chafin on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain.[27] He made 64 appearances for the 2022 Tigers, posting 3 saves and a 2.83 ERA, with 67 strikeouts in57+1⁄3 innings.
Chafin opted out of the second year of his Tigers contract on November 6, 2022, making him a free agent.[28]
On February 15, 2023, Chafin signed a one-year contract with theArizona Diamondbacks.[29][30] Chafin appeared in 43 games for the Diamondbacks, recording a 4.19 earned run average and 49 strikeouts in34+1⁄3 innings pitched.[18]
On August 1, 2023, Chafin was traded to theMilwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitcherPeter Strzelecki.[31] He became a free agent following the season.
Chafin appeared in 20 games for the Brewers recording a 5.82 earned run average and 14 strikeouts in 17 innings pitched. Between both the Diamondbacks and Brewers, Chafin appeared in 63 games, finishing with a 4.73 earned run average and 63 strikeouts across51+1⁄3 innings.[18]
On December 12, 2023, Chafin signed with the Tigers on a one-year, $4.25 million contract that included a club option for 2025.[32] In 41 appearances for the Tigers in 2024, Chafin recorded a 3.16 ERA with 50 strikeouts across 37 innings pitched.[18]
On July 30, 2024, Chafin was traded to theTexas Rangers in exchange forChase Lee and Joseph Montalvo.[33] In 21 appearances with the Rangers, he posted a 1-1 record, a 4.19 ERA, and struck out 20 batters in19+1⁄3 innings pitched. On November 4, the Rangers declined his option for the 2025 season making him a free agent.[34]
On February 24, 2025, Chafin signed a minor league contract with theDetroit Tigers.[35] In 13 appearances for the Triple-AToledo Mud Hens, he posted a 2-0 record and 2.13 ERA with 17 strikeouts across12+2⁄3 innings pitched. Chafin was released by the Tigers organization on April 30.[36]
On May 1, 2025, Chafin signed a one-year, $1 million contract with theWashington Nationals.[37] Chafin appeared in 26 games for the Nationals, recording a 2.70 earned run average and 18 strikeouts in 20 innings pitched.[18]
On July 30, 2025, the Nationals traded Chafin andLuis García to theLos Angeles Angels in exchange forJake Eder and Sam Brown.[38]
On February 14, 2026, Chafin signed a minor league contract with theMinnesota Twins.[39]
Chafin throws afour-seam fastball and a two-seamsinking fastball that each average 92 to 94 MPH (topping out at 97 MPH). His main offspeed pitch is a mid-80sslider.[40]
Chafin and his wife, Shelbi, have two daughters and a son. They live on a farm nearMassillon, Ohio.[41]
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