13 Facts About Michael Chavis

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Michael Scott Chavis was born on August 11,1995 and is an American professional baseball infielder who is currently a free agent.

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Michael Chavis has played professionally since 2014 and made his MLB debut in 2019 with the Boston Red Sox, and has played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Michael Chavis signed with the Red Sox rather than attend Clemson, and started his professional career with the Rookie Level GCL Red Sox in their 2014 season.

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Michael Chavis then belted a homer and drove in five runs in three playoff games, to help the Red Sox clinch the Gulf Coast League championship.

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5.

Michael Chavis opened 2015 with the Class A Greenville Drive, where he hit 15 home runs on the year to lead the Red Sox system.

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6.

Michael Chavis had 144 strikeouts in 435 at bats to just 29 walks, while slashing.

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7.

Michael Chavis became the first 30-homer player in the Red Sox minors since Ryan Lavarnway and Bryce Brentz in 2011.

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8.

Michael Chavis finished the year rated as the Red Sox' No 2 prospect, according to MLB.

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9.

Michael Chavis has stated that he never knowingly consumed anything on the banned substance list.

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10.

Michael Chavis made his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays the following day, doubling as a pinch hitter.

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11.

In March 2021, Michael Chavis was optioned to Boston's alternate training site near the end of spring training.

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Michael Chavis began the minor league season in Triple-A with the Worcester Red Sox, and was activated several times.

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13.

On July 30,2021, Michael Chavis was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Austin Davis.

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