Travis Chick
Encyclopedia
Travis Cole Chick is an American
Major League Baseball
pitcher
who is currently a free agent.
in the 14th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft
. After two seasons in the low minors, he was traded to the San Diego Padres
, who subsequently traded Chick and Justin Germano
to the Cincinnati Reds
for Joe Randa
on July 23, 2005. On July 6, 2006, he was again traded, this time to the Seattle Mariners
for pitcher Eddie Guardado
and cash considerations.
The Mariners assigned Chick to the Double-A San Antonio Missions
. He was called up to the Mariners in September and made his major league debut on September 13, . He appeared in three games for the Mariners and returned to the minors for the next two seasons. He became a free agent at the end of the season and signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers
. He most recently pitched for the Chattanooga Lookouts
. For the 2010 season, Chick signed with the Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League. The Riversharks placed Chick on the inactive list July 16, 2010. Chick finish his stint with Camden with a 5-4 record and a 4.40 ERA while seeing action as both a starter and reliever.
On July 27, 2010, Chick was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates and was optioned to their Class AAA affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians
. In his debut with Indianapolis, Chick gave up 3 runs on 4 hits in just one inning of work. Chick was then traded to the Texas Rangers on August 13, 2010 for a PTBNL or cash. Chick was torched again in his debut with AA Frisco, giving up 5 earned runs in just 1.2 innings against the Tulsa Drillers.
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Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who is currently a free agent.
Career
Chick was drafted by the Florida MarlinsFlorida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
in the 14th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft
2002 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2002 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 4 and 5.This year's draft is featured in Michael Lewis' 2003 book Moneyball.-First Round Selections:-Supplemental First Round Compensation Selections:...
. After two seasons in the low minors, he was traded to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
, who subsequently traded Chick and Justin Germano
Justin Germano
Justin William Germano is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Samsung Lions of the Korean Baseball Organization.-Early life:...
to the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
for Joe Randa
Joe Randa
Joseph Gregory Salvatore Randa is a former Major League Baseball player. He was primarily a third baseman during his career. His nickname is "The Joker" due to his resemblance to the comic book character in Batman and his ever-present smile, especially during his plate appearances...
on July 23, 2005. On July 6, 2006, he was again traded, this time to the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
for pitcher Eddie Guardado
Eddie Guardado
Edward Adrian Guardado is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Throughout his career, Guardado had played with the Minnesota Twins , Seattle Mariners , Cincinnati Reds , and the Rangers .His common nickname is "Everyday Eddie", a testament to his durable arm during his first stint with the...
and cash considerations.
The Mariners assigned Chick to the Double-A San Antonio Missions
San Antonio Missions
The San Antonio Missions are a minor league baseball team based in San Antonio, Texas. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres major-league club. The Missions play in Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, located in San Antonio...
. He was called up to the Mariners in September and made his major league debut on September 13, . He appeared in three games for the Mariners and returned to the minors for the next two seasons. He became a free agent at the end of the season and signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. He most recently pitched for the Chattanooga Lookouts
Chattanooga Lookouts
The Chattanooga Lookouts are a minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. They are named for nearby Lookout Mountain. The team, which plays in the Southern League, has been a Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers major-league club since the 2009 season. The Lookouts...
. For the 2010 season, Chick signed with the Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League. The Riversharks placed Chick on the inactive list July 16, 2010. Chick finish his stint with Camden with a 5-4 record and a 4.40 ERA while seeing action as both a starter and reliever.
On July 27, 2010, Chick was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates and was optioned to their Class AAA affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
. In his debut with Indianapolis, Chick gave up 3 runs on 4 hits in just one inning of work. Chick was then traded to the Texas Rangers on August 13, 2010 for a PTBNL or cash. Chick was torched again in his debut with AA Frisco, giving up 5 earned runs in just 1.2 innings against the Tulsa Drillers.