J. T. Chargois

J. T. Chargois
Minnesota Twins – No. 60
Pitcher
Born: (1990-12-03) December 3, 1990
Sulphur, Louisiana
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 11, 2016, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record 1–1
Earned run average 4.70
Strikeouts 17
Teams

Jon Thomas Chargois (born December 3, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Chargois attended Sulphur High School in Sulphur, Louisiana. He was named to the All-State team in 2009, his senior year.[1] He then enrolled at Rice University to play college baseball for the Rice Owls baseball team.[2][3] He played for the Owls as a shortstop and pitcher.[4]

The Minnesota Twins selected Chargois as a pitcher in the second round, with the 72nd overall selection, of the 2012 MLB Draft.[5] He signed with the Twins, receiving a $712,600 signing bonus. He appeared in 12 games for the Elizabethton Twins of the Rookie-level Appalachian League, pitching to a 1.69 earned run average (ERA), and recording five saves in 16 innings. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2013.[6] After missing the 2013 and 2014 season with recovery from surgery, he pitched for the Twins in an instructional league after the 2014 season.[7]

Chargois opened the 2015 season with the Fort Myers Miracle of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.[8] After pitching to a 2.40 ERA in 15 innings, the Twins promoted Chargois to the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Class AA Southern League.[9] After the 2015 season, the Twins added Chargois to their 40-man roster.[10] He began the 2016 season in Chattanooga,[4] and received a promotion to the Rochester Red Wings of the Class AAA International League in May.[11]

On June 10, the Twins promoted Chargois to the major leagues.[12] After making one appearance for the Twins, allowing five earned runs in  2⁄3 of an inning, the Twins returned him to Rochester.[13] Chargois appeared in the 2016 All-Star Futures Game.[14] The Twins recalled Chargois from Rochester on August 10.[15]

References

  1. ↑ Louisiana Sports Writers Association. "Sulphur's J.T. Chargois named to 5A All-State team". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  2. ↑ Staff reports. "Chargois signs with Rice University". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Twins select pair of Rice relief pitchers in MLB draft". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. ↑ Rodrick Anderson, Sports Editor. "Living a Dream: Chargois taken in 2nd round of MLB?draft". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Minnesota Twins prospect J.T. Chargois to undergo surgery". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Chargois, Reed flourishing at Twins instructional league". Minnesota Twins. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Fort Myers Miracle pitching primed for 2015". The News-Press. April 8, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Twins: Paul Molitor's pitching plan fluid for rain delays". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Twins add 7 to roster, but lose Pinto, Achter to waivers". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  11. ↑ Neal III, La Velle E. (May 11, 2016). "Twins postgame thoughts from LEN3: Berrios, Molitor, Chargois". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  12. ↑ Berardino, Mike (June 10, 2016). "Minnesota Twins call up hard-throwing reliever J.T. Chargois". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ "Twins pitching prospect Chargois named to All-Star Futures Game". Fox Sports North. June 28, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Minnesota Twins place Trevor May on DL, recall reliever J.T. Chargois". foxsports.com. Fox Sports. August 10, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
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