Alejandro Chacín (born June 24, 1993) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Guerreros de Lara of the Venezuelan Major League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds.
| Alejandro Chacín | |
|---|---|
| Guerreros de Lara – No. 77 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 24, 1993 Maracay, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 23, 2017, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics (through 2017 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 10.50 |
| Strikeouts | 6 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editCincinnati Reds
editOn February 23, 2010, Chacín signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. In 2011 and 2012, Chacín played for the rookie-level Arizona League Reds and Billings Mustangs. Chacín spent the 2013, 2014, and 2015 seasons with the Single-A Dayton Dragons, also spending part of 2015 with the Advanced Single-A Daytona Tortugas. He spent the 2016 season with the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, and was invited to spring training for the 2017 season.[1]
Chacín was assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats to begin the season, and was called up to the majors for the first time on August 23, 2017.[2] In six appearances for the Reds during his rookie campaign, Chacín struggled to a 10.50 ERA with six strikeouts over six innings of work. On October 4, 2017, Chacín was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Louisville.[3] He elected free agency two days later.[4]
Chacín signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in early 2018. His contract was purchased by the Reds on May 23, 2018.[5] In 27 relief outings for Double–A Pensacola, Chacín logged a 5.50 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 6 saves across 36 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.[6]
Lancaster Barnstormers
editOn March 13, 2019, Chacín was traded to the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in exchange for Kevin Munson and Stephen Johnson.[7] In 41 appearances for Lancaster, he compiled a 1-4 record and 5.50 ERA with 52 strikeouts and 38 walks across 55+2⁄3 innings pitched. Chacín became a free agent following the season.
Southern Illinois Miners
editOn March 11, 2020, Chacín signed with the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League.[8]
Wild Health Genomes
editOn June 2, 2022, Chacín signed with the Wild Health Genomes of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 31 appearances for the Genomes, he compiled a 2-1 record and 3.03 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 29+2⁄3 innings pitched. Chacín became a free agent after the season.
Charleston Dirty Birds
editOn February 24, 2025, Chacín signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[9] He was released prior to the start of the season.
Guerreros de Lara
editOn May 11, 2025, Chacín signed with the Guerreros de Lara of the Venezuelan Major League.
References
edit- ↑ "Alejandro Chacin Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ↑ "Meet Alejandro Chacin: 'The Great American Story'". Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ↑ "Reds Outright Asher Wojciechowski, Alejandro Chacin, Nick Travieso". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ↑ "Major League Organizations Purchase Contracts of Alejandro Chacin and Mitch Talbot". Sugar Land Skeeters. May 24, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ↑ "Barnstormers Receive Chacín in Trade". Lancaster Barnstormers. March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ↑ "Miners Sign Former MLB Pitcher Alejandro Chacín". 1035espn.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - Transactions". Pointstreak. February 24, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
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