C. D. Pelham
Christian Devont'a Pelham (born February 21, 1995) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in MLB for the Texas Rangers.
| C. D. Pelham | |
|---|---|
Pelham at the 2018 All-Star Futures Game | |
| Free agent | |
| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: February 21, 1995 Lancaster, South Carolina | |
Bats: Right Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 2018, for the Texas Rangers | |
| MLB statistics (through 2018 Season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 7.04 |
| Strikeouts | 7 |
| Teams | |
Amateur career
Pelham attended Lancaster High School in Lancaster, South Carolina.[1] Undrafted out of high school, he attended Spartanburg Methodist College to play college baseball.[2] Following his freshman year of college, the Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the 25th round, with the 746th overall selection, of the 2014 MLB draft.[3] He did not sign with Milwaukee, instead returning to college for his sophomore year.[4]
Professional career
Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers selected Pehlam in the 33rd round of the 2015 MLB draft and he signed with them.[4] He began his professional career with the AZL Rangers of the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2015,[2] going 4–0 with a 5.40 ERA over 18+1⁄3 innings in 16 games. Pelham spent the 2016 season with the Spokane Indians of the Class A Short Season Northwest League, posting a 0–6 record, 6.16 ERA, and 38 innings in 16 games (7 starts).[5] Pelham spent the 2017 season with the Hickory Crawdads of the Class A South Atlantic League, posting a 4–2 record, 3.18 ERA, 75 strikeouts, and 62+1⁄3 innings over 37 games. Pelham began the 2018 season with the Down East Wood Ducks of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League, posting a 0–0 record, 1.95 ERA, 34 strikeouts, and 27+2⁄3 innings in 23 games.[6] He was promoted to the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Texas League on June 22, and posted a 2–0 record, 6.16 ERA, 19 strikeouts, and 19 innings in 24 games.[7] He was selected to represent the Rangers at the 2018 All-Star Futures Game.[8]
The Rangers promoted Pelham to the major leagues on September 4, 2018.[9] Pelham posted a 0–0 record, 7.04 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 7+2⁄3 innings in 10 major league games. Following the 2018 season, Pelham played for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.[10] In 2019, Pelham split the season between Frisco and the Nashville Sounds of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League,[11] combining to go 1–4 with a 11.97 ERA over 32+1⁄3 innings. Pelham was designated for assignment on November 20, 2019.[12]
Chicago Cubs
On November 27, 2019, the Chicago Cubs claimed Pelham from the Rangers off of waivers.[13] Pelham was outrighted off of the roster on January 24, 2020. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.
References
- ^ Robert Howey (July 11, 2018). "Pelham pitches his way to 2nd all-star game". The Lancaster News. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- ^ a b Levi Weaver (September 4, 2018). "Meet C.D. Pelham, the latest rookie to get the call for Texas". The Athletic. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- ^ Brett McCormick (June 10, 2014). "Pelham to decide baseball future in a month". The Herald (Rock Hill). Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- ^ a b "CD Pelham drafted by Texas Rangers in 2015 MLB Draft". gosmcpioneers.com. June 11, 2015. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ Josh Horton (July 7, 2016). "C.D. Pelham provides solid relief as Indians win fifth consecutive game". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- ^ David Laurila (July 8, 2018). "Sunday Notes: C.D. Pelham's Heater Does Just About Everything". FanGraphs.com. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- ^ Chris Roland (August 1, 2018). "Texas Rangers Top Prospect No. 8: LHP C.D. Pelham". WFAA. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ Jim Callis (May 24, 2018). "2018 Futures Game rosters revealed". MLB.com. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- ^ T.R. Sullivan (September 3, 2019). "Pelham among prospects to be called up". MLB.com. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ Ryan Rouillard (October 9, 2018). "Arizona Fall League action begins today". MLB.com. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- ^ "C.D. Pelham". MLB.com. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- ^ Evan Grant (November 20, 2019). "Rangers add six prospects to 40-man roster, topped by OF Leody Taveras and 3B Sherten Apostel". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ^ "Cubs claim LHP C.D. Pelham off waivers from Texas". MLB.com. November 27, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- C. D. Pelham on Twitter