Jhoulys Chacin, Pitcher
Date of Birth: 1/17/1988
Birthplace: Maracaibo, Venezuela
Jhoulys Chacin, pitcher, was first signed by the Colorado Rockies in 2004. He pitched in the Rockies' minor league system from 2006 until 2009, when he was called up to pitch for the Rockies in 9 games.
In 2010, his first full season in the major leagues, Chacin pitched 137.1 innings in 28 games and he had a 9-11 record with a 3.28 ERA. The following season, he pitched 194.0 innings in 31 games and he finished the 2011 season with a 3.62 ERA and an 11-14 record.
Chacin spent much of the 2012 season on the DL, pitching in just 14 games for the Rockies. In 2013, he pitched in 31 games and finished the season with a 3.47 ERA and a 14-10 record. He finished the 2014 season with a 1-7 record, 42 strikeouts to 28 walks, and a 5.40 ERA in 63.1 innings in 11 games.
The Rockies released Chacin on March 22, 2015. The Cleveland Indians signed him to a minor league contract on April 14, 2015. He was released by the Indians on June 18th and two days later, he signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He pitched in just five games with the Diamondbacks, spending most of the 2015 season in the minors.
Chacin signed a minor league contract with the Braves on December 14, 2015. He was traded to the Los Angeles Angels on May 11, 2016. He finished the 2016 season with a 4.81 ERA, 6 wins to 8 losses, and 119 strikeouts to 55 walks in 5 games with the Braves and 29 games with the Angels.
Chacin became a free agent on November 3, 2016. He signed with the San Diego Padres on December 20, 2016. He finished the 2017 season with a 3.89 ERA, 13 wins and 10 losses, and a career high 153 strikeouts to 72 walks in 180.1 innings in 32 games.
Chacin elected free agency on November 2, 2017. He signed with the Milwaukee Brewers on December 21, 2017. He finished the 2018 season with 15 wins and 8 losses, 156 strikeouts to 71 walks, and a 3.50 ERA in 192.2 innings in 35 games. In the postseason, he pitched 12.1 innings in 3 games and he gave up 9 hits, 1 home run, and 2 runs. He had 2 wins and 1 loss and a 1.46 ERA. He struck out 9 batters and walked 6.
The Brewers released Chacin on August 26, 2019. He signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on August 31st. He spent time on the DL in 2019 with lower back strain and with a right oblique strain. He finished the season with 3 wins and 12 losses, 101 strikeouts to 46 walks, and a 6.01 ERA in 103.1 innings in 19 games with the Brewers and 6 games with Boston.
Chacin became a free agent on October 31, 2019. He signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins on February 3, 2020. He was released by the Twins on July 19, 2020. Two days later, on July 21st, he signed with the Atlanta Braves. He pitched just 5.0 innings in 2 games in 2020, and he had a 7.20 ERA.
The Braves designated Chacin for assignment on August 1, 2020. He signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees on January 6, 2021. He was released on March 28th. The Rockies signed him on April 1, 2021. He finished the 2021 season with 3 wins and 2 losses, 47 strikeouts to 28 walks, and a 4.34 ERA in 64.1 innings in 46 games.
Chacin elected free agency on November 3, 2021. The Rockies re-signed him on November 13th.
The Rockies released Chacin on September 15, 2022.
Career pitching statistics for Chacin through 2021 include:
- 303 games played
- 1,388.1 innings pitched
- 81-89 win-loss record
- 1,114 strikeouts to 565 walks
- 4.06 ERA
Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Jhoulys Chacin
ESPN - Jhoulys Chacin