J. T. Chargois

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J. T. Chargois
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Chargois in 2018
Tampa Bay Rays – No. 84
Pitcher
Born: (1990-12-03) December 3, 1990 (age 31)
Sulphur, Louisiana
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 11, 2016, for the Minnesota Twins
NPB: June 19, 2020, for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record10-6
Earned run average3.73
Strikeouts138
NPB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record0–3
Earned run average5.81
Strikeouts19
Teams

Jon Thomas Chargois (/ʃɑːrˈɡwɑː/ shar-GWAH;[1] born December 3, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Seattle Mariners, and for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

Career[]

Amateur career[]

Chargois attended Sulphur High School in Sulphur, Louisiana. He was named to the All-State team in 2009, his senior year.[2] He then enrolled at Rice University to play college baseball for the Rice Owls baseball team[3][4] as a first baseman[5] and pitcher.[6] In 2010, Chargois played (collegiate summer ball) with the Gold Panners of Fairbanks in the Alaska League and played in the famous Midnight Sun Game. In 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named a league all-star.[7] In 2012, his junior year, he had a 4–1 win-loss record with a 2.15 earned run average (ERA) in 37+2⁄3 relief innings pitched along with batting .323 in 51 games.

Minnesota Twins[]

The Minnesota Twins selected Chargois as a pitcher in the second round, with the 72nd overall selection, of the 2012 MLB draft.[8] He signed with the Twins, receiving a $712,600 signing bonus.[9] He appeared in 12 games for the Elizabethton Twins of the Rookie-level Appalachian League, pitching to a 1.69 ERA, and recording five saves in 16 innings.[10] He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2013.[11] After missing the 2013 and 2014 season with recovery from surgery, he pitched for the Twins in an instructional league after the 2014 season.[12]

Chargois opened the 2015 season with the Fort Myers Miracle of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.[13] After pitching to a 1–0 record and a 2.40 ERA in 15 relief innings pitched,[10] the Twins promoted Chargois to the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Class AA Southern League,[14] where he finished the season with a 1–1 record and 2.73 ERA in 32 relief appearances. After the 2015 season, the Twins added Chargois to their 40-man roster.[15] He began the 2016 season in Chattanooga,[6] and after compiling a 1.54 ERA through 11+2⁄3 innings,[16] received a promotion to the Rochester Red Wings of the Class AAA International League in May.[17]

On June 10, the Twins promoted Chargois to the major leagues.[18] He made his MLB debut the following day against the Boston Red Sox, allowing five earned runs in 2⁄3 of an inning.[19] The Twins returned him to Rochester following the game.[20] Chargois appeared in the 2016 All-Star Futures Game[21] and was called back up to the majors on August 10.[22] He pitched in 25 games for the Twins in 2016, with a 1–1 record and 4.70 ERA in 23 innings pitched.[23] His first major league win was on September 10 against the Cleveland Indians, when he pitched a scoreless 12th inning.[24]

In 2017, Chargois was optioned to Rochester toward the end of spring training, where he was intended to be the team's closer[25] After making two appearances for Rochester, Chargois went on the disabled list with an elbow injury.[26] He missed the rest of the season while recovering from the injury, which was labeled as a stress reaction.[27]

Los Angeles Dodgers[]

Chargois was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on February 23, 2018.[28] He split both 2018 and 2019 between the AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers and Los Angeles. With the Dodgers he was 3–4 with a 4.53 ERA in 60 games.[29] Chargois was released by the Dodgers on December 28, 2019 to pursue an opportunity in Japan.[30]

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles[]

On January 9, 2020, Chargois signed with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[31] Chargois recorded an 0–3 record and 5.81 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 2020 with the Eagles. On December 2, 2020, he became a free agent.[32]

Seattle Mariners[]

On February 9, 2021, Chargois signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization that included an invitation to spring training.[33] On May 9, 2021, Chargois was selected to the active roster.[34]

Tampa Bay Rays[]

On July 29, 2021, the Mariners traded Chargois and Austin Shenton to the Tampa Bay Rays for Diego Castillo.[35]

References[]

  1. ^ Chattanooga Lookouts 2016 Official Roster (as of April 4, 2016). Retrieved August 6, 2019
  2. ^ Louisiana Sports Writers Association. "Sulphur's J.T. Chargois named to 5A All-State team". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  3. ^ Staff reports. "Chargois signs with Rice University". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  4. ^ Durarte, Joseph (June 5, 2012). "Twins select pair of Rice relief pitchers in MLB draft". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 14, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ a b Curtright, Guy (May 3, 2016). "Southern notes: Chargois learned from vets: Chattanooga righty hits 100 mph but focuses on secondary offerings". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  7. ^ "#27 JT Chargois – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  8. ^ Rodrick Anderson, Sports Editor. "Living a Dream: Chargois taken in 2nd round of MLB?draft". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "2012 MLB Draft Database". Baseball America. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  10. ^ a b "J. T. Chargois Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball Reference.
  11. ^ Berardino, Mike (September 2, 2013). "Minnesota Twins prospect J.T. Chargois to undergo surgery". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  12. ^ "Chargois, Reed flourishing at Twins instructional league". Minnesota Twins. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  13. ^ Dorsey, David (April 8, 2015). "Fort Myers Miracle pitching primed for 2015". The News-Press. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  14. ^ Berardino, Mike (May 26, 2015). "Twins: Paul Molitor's pitching plan fluid for rain delays". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  15. ^ Miller, Phil (November 20, 2015). "Twins add 7 to roster, but lose Pinto, Achter to waivers". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  16. ^ "JT Chargois Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  17. ^ Neal III, La Velle E. (May 11, 2016). "Twins postgame thoughts from LEN3: Berrios, Molitor, Chargois". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  18. ^ Berardino, Mike (June 10, 2016). "Minnesota Twins call up hard-throwing reliever J.T. Chargois". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  19. ^ "Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins Box Score, June 11, 2016". Baseball Reference. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  20. ^ Miller, Phil (June 12, 2016). "Twins notes: J.T. Chargois 'star-struck' in debut, then sent back to Rochester". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  21. ^ "Twins pitching prospect Chargois named to All-Star Futures Game". Fox Sports North. June 28, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  22. ^ Fox Sports (August 10, 2016). "Minnesota Twins place Trevor May on DL, recall reliever J.T. Chargois". Fox Sports. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  23. ^ "J. T. Chargois 2016 Pitching Game Logs". Baseball Reference. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  24. ^ "Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins Box Score, September 10, 2016". Baseball Reference. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  25. ^ Bollinger, Rhett (March 24, 2017). "Twins option prospect J.T. Chargois to Minors". MLB.com. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  26. ^ Rand, Michael (May 30, 2017). "The Twins need bullpen help, but is there any relief in sight?". startribune.com. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  27. ^ Bernardino, Mike (February 23, 2018). "Once-touted reliever J.T. Chargois claimed off waivers by Dodgers". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  28. ^ Adams, Steve (February 23, 2018). "Dodgers Claim J.T. Chargois From Twins". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  29. ^ "J.T. Chargois Statistics & History". Baseball Reference.
  30. ^ Miller, George (December 28, 2019). "Dodgers Release JT Chargois". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  31. ^ "J.T.シャギワ選手 契約合意に関して". 東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  32. ^ "2020年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  33. ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/02/mariners-sign-taylor-guerrieri-jt-chargois-to-minor-league-deals.html
  34. ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/mariners-select-jt-chargois-place-ljay-newsome-on-injured-list.html
  35. ^ Kramer, Daniel (July 29, 2021). "Seattle fills closer role in deal for TB's Castillo". MLB.com.

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