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Chris Withrow

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Chris Withrow
Withrow with the Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
Born:(1989-04-01)April 1, 1989(age 35)
Austin, Texas,U.S.
Batted:Right
Threw:Right
MLB debut
June 12, 2013, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
September 17, 2016, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record6–0
Earned run average3.07
Strikeouts99
Teams

Christopher Michael Withrow(born April 1, 1989) is an American formerprofessional baseballpitcher.He played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for theLos Angeles DodgersandAtlanta Braves.

Career

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Amateur career

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Withrow attendedMidland Christian SchoolinMidland, Texas.[1]As a senior at Midland, Withrow had a 8–1win–loss recordwith a 1.32earned run average(ERA) and 90strikeoutsfor the school's baseball team.

Los Angeles Dodgers

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Withrow with theInland Empire 66ers

TheLos Angeles Dodgersselected Withrow in the first round of the2007 MLB Draft.He missed most of the 2008 season with an assortment of injuries and then spent the majority of 2009 with theInland Empire 66ers,where he was 6–6 with a 4.69 ERA in 19 appearances. He was rated as the Dodgers #2 prospect by the MLB Network before the 2010 season and was assigned by the Dodgers to the Double-AChattanooga Lookouts.He started 27 games for the Lookouts, with a record of 4–9 and a 5.97 ERA.

In 2011 with the Lookouts, he started 25 games and finished 6–6 with a 4.20 ERA. He was added to the 40-man roster after the season to protect him from theRule 5 Draft.In 2012, after 7 starts, the Dodgers decided to turn him into a relief pitcher. He finished the season with a 3–3 record and 4.65 ERA in 22 games. The Dodgers promoted him to the AAAAlbuquerque Isotopesto start 2013.

The Dodgers promoted Withrow to the major leagues for the first time on June 11, 2013. He made his debut the following night in relief against theArizona Diamondbacks.In2⁄3of an inning, he allowed 3 hits, walked one and struck out one. In 26 games for the Dodgers he was 3–0 with a 2.60 ERA and also picked up his first save on September 3 against theColorado Rockies.

Withrow began 2014 in the Dodgers bullpen and pitched 211⁄3innings in 20 games. He had a 2.95 ERA and 28 strikeouts but he also walked 18. However, on May 30, he was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right elbow, requiringTommy John surgery,which shut him down for the rest of the season.[2]He remained on the 60-day disabled list at the start of the 2015 season.[3]

Atlanta Braves

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On May 27, 2015, he was traded to theAtlanta Braves(withJuan Uribe) in exchange forAlberto Callaspo,Eric Stults,Ian ThomasandJuan Jaime.[4]Though Withrow was eligible for arbitration, he and the Braves agreed to a one-year contract for the 2016 season worth $610,000 on January 14.[5]Withrow was invited to spring training, but did not make the team, instead starting the 2016 season with the Triple AGwinnett Braves.[6]Withrow received his first callup of the season on April 10, and returned to the minors on May 1.[7][8]On May 26, the Braves recalled Withrow.[9]He pitched at the major league level until August 6, when he was placed on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation.[10]Withrow returned and made six appearances during the first half of September. At the end of the season, he became a free agent.[11]

Kansas City Royals

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On January 7, 2017, Withrow signed a minor league contract with theKansas City Royalsthat included an invitation to spring training.[12]He spent the entire season on the disabled list and elected free agency on November 6.[13]

Personal life

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Withrow's father, Mike, playedcollege baseballfor theUniversity of Texas at Austinand was drafted by theChicago White Sox.Withrow has two brothers, Matt and Steve, who are also baseball players.[14]Matt was selected in the sixth round of the2015 MLB draftby the Braves.[15]

References

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  1. ^"MLB: Midland Christian grad Withrow gets call-up to majors".June 11, 2013.
  2. ^"Chris Withrow needs TJ surgery".May 30, 2014.
  3. ^"Dodgers sign RHP Beachy after 2nd Tommy John surgery".ESPN.com.Associated Press. February 21, 2015.RetrievedFebruary 21,2015.
  4. ^Hoornstra, J.P. (May 27, 2015)."The six-player Juan Uribe trade is official".LA Daily News.RetrievedMay 27,2015.
  5. ^Bowman, Mark (January 14, 2016)."Braves avoid arbitration with reliever Withrow".MLB.com.RetrievedJanuary 14,2016.
  6. ^O'Brien, David (March 14, 2016)."Withrow among 3 Braves relievers sent to minors".Atlanta Journal-Constitution.RetrievedAugust 11,2016.
  7. ^Bowman, Mark (April 10, 2016)."Braves summon reliever Withrow from Triple-A".MLB.com.RetrievedAugust 11,2016.
  8. ^Bowman, Mark (May 1, 2016)."Callup of Bonifacio delayed by technicality".MLB.com.RetrievedAugust 11,2016.
  9. ^Bowman, Mark (May 26, 2016)."Braves make tough decision to option Kelly".MLB.com.RetrievedAugust 11,2016.
  10. ^Bowman, Mark (August 6, 2016)."Braves put Withrow on DL; Roe joins roster".RetrievedAugust 11,2016.
  11. ^Bowman, Mark (December 2, 2016)."Braves agree to deals with Recker, Rodriguez".MLB.com.Archived fromthe originalon December 3, 2016.RetrievedDecember 3,2016.
  12. ^Wilmoth, Charlie (January 7, 2017)."Royals Sign Chris Withrow, Al Alburquerque, Brandon League To Minor League Deals".mlbtraderumors.com.RetrievedJanuary 7,2017.
  13. ^"Minor League Free Agents 2017".baseballamerica.com.RetrievedSeptember 18,2023.
  14. ^Mason, Jordan (May 9, 2012)."Matt the latest Withrow to make his mark at MCS on the diamond".Midland Reporter Telegram.RetrievedJune 10,2015.
  15. ^Bowman, Mark (June 10, 2015)."Braves draft Withrow's brother -- another hurler".MLB.com.RetrievedJune 10,2015.
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