Tyler Chatwood, Starting Pitcher


Date of Birth: 12/16/1989
Birthplace: Redlands, California

Tyler Chatwood, starting pitcher, was first drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2008. He pitched in the Angels' minor league system from 2008 through 2010.

Chatwood's first season in the major leagues was in 2011. That year, he pitched 142.0 innings in 27 games with the Angels. He finished the season with a 6-11 win-loss record and a 4.75 ERA. He had control problems, walking 71 batters while striking out just 74.

The Angels traded Chatwood to the Colorado Rockies on November 30, 2011. In 2012, he pitched 12 games from the Rockies' starting rotation and 7 games out of their bullpen. He finished the season with a 5-6 record and a 5.43 ERA in 64.2 innings. The following season, he pitched in 20 games as part of the Rockies' starting rotation, with his playing time limited by injuries. He finished the season with a career low ERA of 3.15 and an 8-5 record in 111.1 innings.

Chatwood played in just four games with the Rockies in 2014 before having Tommy John surgery in July. He signed a two-year, two million dollar contract extension with the team in January, 2015. He missed the entire 2015 season, recovering from his surgery.

In 2016, Chatwood had a 3.87 ERA in 27 games. He finished the season with 12 wins to 9 losses and 117 strikeouts to 70 walks in 158.0 innings.

Chatwood finished the 2017 season with 8 wins and 15 losses, 1 save, 120 strikeouts to 77 walks, and a 4.69 ERA in 147.2 innings in 25 games as a starter and 8 games in relief. He didn't pitch in the Wild Card game.

Chatwood became a free agent on November 2, 2017. He signed with the Chicago Cubs on December 7th. He spent time on the DL in 2018 with left hip tightness. He finished the season with 4 wins and 6 losses, 85 strikeouts to 95 walks, and a 5.30 ERA in 103.2 innings in 24 games. He didn't pitch in the postseason.

Chatwood finished the 2019 season with 5 wins and 3 losses, 2 saves, 74 strikeouts to 37 walks, and a 3.76 ERA in 38 games.

Chatwood pitched in five games in 2020. He finished the season with 2 wins and 2 losses, 25 strikeouts to 9 walks, and a 5.30 ERA in 18.2 innings.

Chatwood became a free agent on October 28, 2020. He signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on January 21, 2021. He was released by the Blue Jays on July 31, 2021. He signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on August 5th. He spent time on the IL in 2021. He finished the season with a 5.63 ERA in 32.0 innings in 30 games with the Blue Jays and 2 games with the Giants.

Chatwood became a free agent on November 3, 2021.

Career pitching statistics for Chatwood through 2021 include:

  • 229 games played
  • 878.2 innings pitched
  • 52-60 win-loss record
  • 660 strikeouts to 462 walks
  • 4.45 ERA

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Tyler Chatwood
ESPN - Tyler Chatwood