Chris Bosio
Chris Bosio | |
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![]() Bosio with the Chicago Cubs in 2017 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Carmichael, California, U.S. | April 3, 1963|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 3, 1986, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 22, 1996, for the Seattle Mariners | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 94–93 |
Earned run average | 3.96 |
Strikeouts | 1,059 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Christopher Louis Bosio (born April 3, 1963) is an American former
Playing career
Bosio attended Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova, California, and Sacramento City College.[1] He was first drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 29th round of the 1981 MLB draft, but he did not sign.[2] The Milwaukee Brewers subsequently selected him in the second round of the 1982 MLB draft's secondary phase, held in January; he signed with the Brewers in June 1982.[2]
Milwaukee Brewers
Bosio played in Milwaukee's
Bosio made his MLB debut on August 3, 1986, against the Texas Rangers. He pitched three innings in relief, giving up three hits and one run, with one strikeout, Pete Incaviglia.[3] He made a total of 10 appearances (four starts) with the 1986 Brewers, with a 7.01 ERA and an 0–4 record.
In 1987, Bosio had an 11–8 record with 5.24 ERA in 46 appearances (19 starts). His record fell to 7–15 in 1988, when he made 38 appearances (22 starts) with a 3.36 ERA. In 1989, his record improved to 15–10, when he appeared in 33 games (all starts) and had a 2.95 ERA.
In 1990, Bosio's 20 appearances were all starts; he pitched to a 4–9 record with a 4.00 ERA. In 1991, his record improved to 14–10 with a 3.25 ERA, in 32 games played (all starts). His record further improved to 16–6 in 1992, with a 3.62 ERA in 33 appearances (all starts).
In seven seasons with the Brewers, Bosio appeared in 212 games (163 starts) with an overall record of 67–62, 749 strikeouts, 289 walks, and a 3.76 ERA in 1190 innings pitched.
Bosio became a free agent after the 1992 season.[4]
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners signed Bosio in December 1992.
On April 22, 1993, Bosio was the second pitcher in Mariners' history to pitch a
In 1994, Bosio had a 4–10 record with 4.32 ERA in 19 games (all starts). His record improved to 10–8 in 1995, when he played in 31 games (all starts) and had a 4.92 ERA. Bosio's only postseason appearances were in 1995. He started two games in the ALDS against the New York Yankees, pitching a total of 7+2⁄3 innings and giving up nine earned runs (10.57 ERA); he did not record a win or a loss. Seattle advanced to the ALCS, losing in six games to the Cleveland Indians. Bosio started Game 5, giving up three runs (two earned) in 5+1⁄3 innings and taking the loss.[9]
Bosio had a career-high 5.93 ERA in 1996, when he appeared in 18 games (nine starts) with a 4–4 record. He was granted free agency in November 1996.
In four seasons with the Mariners, Bosio appeared in 97 games (83 starts) with an overall record of 27–31, 310 strikeouts, 192 walks, and a 4.43 ERA in 520 innings pitched.
Late career
In August 1997, Bosio signed with the
Coaching career
After retiring as a player, Bosio began a career in coaching In 1998. He was a special assignment
In 2003, Bosio was the
Bosio joined the
Bosio joined the Chicago Cubs coaching staff before the 2012 season, as part of team president Theo Epstein's revamping of the organization. Bosio spent six seasons as Cubs' pitching coach, and received his first championship ring when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series, their first championship in 108 years.[12] On July 7, 2016, Bosio and outfielder Albert Almora, Jr. reacted to a fan who fell onto the field before a game at Wrigley Field.[13] Bosio was fired by the Cubs on October 21, 2017.[14]
On November 2, 2017, Bosio was named the pitching coach for the
Personal life
With his first wife of 21 years, Suzanne Du Vall Bosio, Bosio has two children—he remarried in 2016 to Heather Compeau. Bosio currently provides pitching and hitting lessons for players in Phoenix, Arizona.[20]
See also
References
- ^ Davidson, Joe (November 3, 2016). "Cordova High pitcher Chris Bosio gets a ring, hometown praise after Cubs win". The Sacramento Bee.
- ^ a b Retrosheet
- ^ "Texas Rangers 7, Milwaukee Brewers 6". Retrosheet. August 3, 1986. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ "Baseball Free Agents List". Los Angeles Times. October 31, 1992. p. C14. Retrieved June 28, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Seattle Mariners 7, Boston Red Sox 0". Retrosheet. April 22, 1993. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "Most Recent No-hitters by Team: Mariners - Chris Bosio - April 22, 1993 Archived December 2, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Sports Illustrated. Retrieved on 4 December 2008.
- ^ "Seattle Mariners 3, Chicago White Sox 2". Retrosheet. June 25, 1993. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ "Baseball (column)". Chicago Tribune. June 26, 1993. p. 49. Retrieved June 28, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians 3, Seattle Mariners 2". Retrosheet. October 15, 1995. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ a b "AL Notebook". The Palm Beach Post. August 13, 1997. p. 5C. Retrieved June 28, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Baseball-reference.com
- ^ Bastian, Jordan; Muskat, Carrie. "Chicago Cubs win 2016 World Series". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ "Fan falls from Wrigley Field bleachers onto field". 8 July 2016.
- ^ Sullivan, Paul; Gonzales, Mark (October 22, 2017). "Bosio pays price for disappointing bullpen". Chicago Tribune. p. 3-5. Retrieved June 28, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Beck, Jason (November 2, 2017). "Tigers add Bosio, complete coaching staff". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
- ^ Sipple, George (June 27, 2018). "Detroit Tigers fire pitching coach Chris Bosio for 'insensitive comments'". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "Ex-Tigers pitching coach Bosio says he's 'crushed' by firing". USA Today. AP. June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ Feneck, Anthony (June 28, 2018). "Detroit Tigers' Daniel Stumpf has no knowledge of spider monkey nickname". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ Rosenthal, Ken; Strang, Katie (June 29, 2018). "Sources: Chris Bosio was fired for directing a racial slur at a clubhouse attendant". The Athletic. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ "Cubs Roster & Staff – Christopher Bosio". MLB.com. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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Preceded by | Tampa Bay Devil Rays pitching coach 2003 |
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Preceded by | Milwaukee Brewers pitching coach 2009 (after August 11) |
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Preceded by | Chicago Cubs pitching coach 2012–2017 |
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Preceded by | Detroit Tigers pitching coach 2018 (until June 27) |
Succeeded by Rick Anderson |