Gustavo Chacin
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Gustavo Adolfo Chacin Gonzalez
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 11", Weight 193 lb.
- Debut September 20, 2004
- Born December 4, 1980 in Maracaibo, Venezuela
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[edit] Biographical Information
Gustavo Chacin is unable to grow hair because of the medical condition alopecia areata. His MLB bio states that he is married.
He was signed as a non-drafted free agent on July 3, 1998 by the Toronto Blue Jays. He was named to the 2005 Topps All-Star Rookie Team after going 13-9, 3.72 in 34 starts, but his career was derailed by arm woes shortly thereafter.
Chacin played for Venezuela in the 2006 World Baseball Classic, appearing in two games with one inning pitched.
He was arrested on March 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida for driving under the influence. Chacin was stopped by Tampa Police at 3:43 a.m. ET and booked on the misdemeanor charge; he was later released on a $500 bond. [1]
For the 2008 season with the Dunedin Blue Jays, he went 1-7 in 11 games with an ERA of 7.86. He was signed to a minor league contract by the Washington Nationals on December 23, 2008. He was assigned to their minor league camp on March 2009, before being signed to a minor league contract by the Philadelphia Phillies on April 6th, 2009.
[edit] Fun Facts
The Blue Jays created a "Chacin Cologne" giveaway night on June 27, 2006 after a re-occurring skit on the local sports radio station morning show suggested that "Chacin" sounded like a cologne. The fragrance was personally designed by Gustavo Chacin and the two morning show announcers. [2]
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2005 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (2005)
