Chris Leroux
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Christopher A. Leroux
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 6", Weight 210 lb.
- School Winthrop University
- High School St. Joseph Secondary School (Mississauga)
- Debut May 26, 2009
- Born April 14, 1984 in Montreal, QC Canada
[edit] Biographical Information
Chris Leroux made his major league debut in 2009.
Leroux was with Canada's junior national team in 2001-2002. He was Canada's catcher in the 2002 World Junior Championship, hitting .261/.414/.348 with 7 runs in 7 games but having 3 passed balls. In 2003, he allowed 3 runs in 2 2/3 IP for Winthrop University. He was 1-3 with 5 saves and a 3.41 ERA in 2004, then 2-0 with a 3.70 ERA in 2005. He was picked in the 7th round of the 2005 amateur draft by the Florida Marlins.
Leroux made his pro debut in 2006, with a 6.19 ERA and 0-4 record at three different stops. In 2007, he was 2-3 with a 4.14 ERA for the Greensboro Grasshoppers, striking out 76 in 71 2/3 innings. He was with Team Canada for the 2007 Baseball World Cup, making just a single appearance. Relieving Jamie Richmond, he completed a 4-hit shutout of the German national team, retiring Jens Heymer, Klaus Hopfensperger and Michael Franke in order.
In 2008, the tall right-hander was on the Jupiter Hammerheads. In 57 games, he went 6-7 with a save and a 3.65 ERA, striking out 78 in 74 innings while allowing 60 hits. He then made the Canadian squad for the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
Leroux started 2009 with the Jacksonville Suns, going 2-2 with a save and a 5.89 ERA. He was a surprising call-up to the Marlins and allowed one run on 3 hits in two innings, then was sent back down to Jacksonville.
