Aroldis Chapman Page
Aroldis Chapman Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L Height: 76 Weight: 212 Born: Sunday, February 28, 1988 in Holguin, Holguin Cuba Died: in , Debut: 8/31/2010 Last Game: 9/29/2018 Full Name: Albertin Aroldis Chapman
The Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years
November 2, 2016, in an epic game 7, the Chicago Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years by defeating Cleveland, 8 – 7, in Game 7, making up a three games to one deficit in. Dexter Fowler hits a lead-off homer off Corey Kluber, but the Indians manage to tie…
Aroldis Chapman of the Reds becomes the fastest pitcher to reach 500 for his career
With five strikeouts in his first appearance of more than one inning this year, Aroldis Chapman of the Reds becomes the fastest pitcher to reach 500 for his career, doing so in 292 innings. Craig Kimbrel had set the record earlier this year by recording number 500 in his 305th inning. But the Reds lose the game to the Indians, 5 – 3, in 11 innings as their pitchers walk in a run four times, including Yan Gomes to drive in the go-ahead run.
Aroldis Chapman is struck in the face by a line drive off the bat of Salvador Perez
2014 – A Cactus League game between the Reds and Royals is abruptly stopped in the 6th inning when Reds closer Aroldis Chapman is struck in the face by a line drive off the bat of Salvador Perez. Chapman is taken off the field on a stretcher, with fractures above his eye and in his nose, as well as multiple lacerations. The two managers then elect not to continue play, with the blessing of home plate umpire Chris Guccione.
Aroldis Chapman will not start the year in the Cincinnati Reds’ starting rotation
Because of back spasms, heralded Cuban signee Aroldis Chapman will not start the year in the Cincinnati Reds’ starting rotation. However, the 22-year-old impressed everyone in spring training with his velocity and command and is expected to make his major league debut sooner rather than later.
