Scott Chiamparino
| Scott Chiamparino | |
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 Chiamparino in 1988
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| Pitcher | |
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Born: August 22, 1966 San Mateo, California | |
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
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| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 1990, for the Texas Rangers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 2, 1992, for the Texas Rangers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–6 |
| Earned run average | 3.27 |
| Strikeouts | 40 |
| Teams | |
Scott Michael Chiamparino (born August 22, 1966) is an American former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Texas Rangers from 1990 to 1992. He is currently the Vice President of the Boras Corporation.
Early life
Scott Michael Chiamparino was born on August 22, 1966, in San Mateo, California. He attended Junípero Serra High School, where he excelled in baseball. He graduated in 1984 and was inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998.
College career
Chiamparino attended Santa Clara University.
Professional career
Draft and minor leagues
Chiamparino was drafted by the Oakland Athletics with the 95th pick in the fourth round of the 1987 MLB Draft from Santa Clara University.
Texas Rangers (1990–1992)
On September 4, 1990, the Oakland Athletics sent Joe Bitker and Chiamparino to the Texas Rangers to complete an earlier deal made on August 29, 1990. On August 29, 1990, the Oakland Athletics had sent players to be named later to the Texas Rangers for Harold Baines. The next day, on September 5, at Arlington Stadium, in a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians, Chiamparino made his Major League debut for the Texas Rangers. He struck Brook Jacoby out looking in the top of the second inning for his first career Major League strikeout. He pitched five scoreless innings, giving up three hits while striking out three and walking one batter. On September 27 at Arlington Stadium, in an 8-6 win over the Oakland Athletics, Chiamparino earned his first career Major League victory by pitching seven innings and striking out five batters.
On September 19, 1992 at SkyDome, Chiamparino struck out a career-high six batters in a single Major League Baseball game.
On November 17, 1992, Chiamparino was drafted by the Florida Marlins as the 41st pick overall in the 1992 MLB expansion draft.
Post-playing career
Chiamparino is currently the Vice President of the Boras Corporation in Newport Beach, California.