13 Facts About Andrew Chafin

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Andrew Gregory Chafin was born on June 17,1990, and nicknamed "Big Country" and "The Sheriff", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.

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Andrew Chafin has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, and Oakland Athletics.

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Andrew Chafin attended Western Reserve High School in Collins, Ohio, and played for the school's baseball team.

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4.

Andrew Chafin made his professional debut for the Arizona League Diamondbacks, pitching in one game, recording two strikeouts over one inning.

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Andrew Chafin started the 2013 season with Visalia and was promoted to the Mobile BayBears during the season.

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Andrew Chafin made his Major League debut on August 13,2014 against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field, going 5 innings allowing three hits, two walks, and three strikeouts, earning a no-decision.

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The following season, just like the majority of the pitching staff, Andrew Chafin struggled throughout the season, appearing in 32 games with a 6.

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8.

Andrew Chafin bounced back the following season, being used now as a situational left hander out of the bullpen.

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The following season with the new 3 batter rule, Andrew Chafin wasn't used solely as a left handed specialist and he struggled during the first half of the season with the team.

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10.

Andrew Chafin was traded to the Chicago Cubs on August 31,2020, the trade deadline of the shortened season, in exchange for Ronny Simon.

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11.

On June 24,2021, Andrew Chafin pitched a combined no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers along with Zach Davies, Ryan Tepera, and Craig Kimbrel.

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12.

On March 17,2022, Andrew Chafin signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.

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13.

Andrew Chafin made 64 appearances for the 2022 Tigers, posting 3 saves and a 2.

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