Raúl Chávez
| Raúl Chávez | |
|---|---|
Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 30, 1996, for the Montreal Expos | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 24, 2009, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .231 |
| Home runs | 7 |
| Runs batted in | 65 |
| Teams | |
Raúl Alexander Chávez (born March 18, 1973) is a Venezuelan former baseball
Career
Chávez played for the Montreal Expos (1996–1997), Seattle Mariners (1998), Houston Astros (2000, 2002–2005), Baltimore Orioles (2006), Pittsburgh Pirates (2008), and Toronto Blue Jays (2009). He also played in the New York Yankees minor league system in 2007.
Pittsburgh Pirates
In 2008, he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He declined a minor league assignment on December 10, 2008, becoming a free agent.
Toronto Blue Jays
On December 22, he signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not make the 25-man Jays' roster out of spring training, and was assigned to Triple A
Chávez is known for his defense, specifically his exceptional arm, and is considered to call a solid game. On June 6, 2009, Chavez hit his first home run for the Toronto Blue Jays, giving them a 2–0 lead over the Kansas City Royals. On December 11, 2009, the Blue Jays declined to tender Chavez a contract, however two days later they signed him to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
New York Mets
On January 14, 2011, the New York Mets signed Chávez to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.[1] He spent the season with the Buffalo Bisons before retiring.
See also
References
- ^ Bollinger, Rhett (January 14, 2011). "Mets sign catcher Chavez to Minors deal". MLB.com. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League)