Chad Tracy is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for nine seasons. He was primarily a first baseman and third baseman, but also played some outfield during his career. Tracy was known for his solid hitting and defensive skills.
Tracy was born on May 22, 1980 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended East Carolina University, where he played college baseball for the Pirates. In 2001, he was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh round of the MLB Draft.
Tracy made his Major League debut with the Diamondbacks in 2004. He quickly established himself as a reliable hitter, batting .308 in his rookie season. He also showed versatility in the field, playing both first and third base. Tracy was named the National League Rookie of the Month in August 2004.
Tracy continued to be a consistent hitter for the Diamondbacks over the next few seasons. In 2005, he hit .308 with 27 home runs and 72 RBIs. He was named the National League Player of the Week in May of that year. In 2006, Tracy hit .281 with 20 home runs and 80 RBIs.
Tracy's career took a bit of a downturn in 2007, as he struggled with injuries and saw his batting average drop to .252. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2009, where he played for one season before being released.
Tracy signed with the Chicago Cubs in 2010, but saw limited playing time. He was released by the Cubs in August of that year and signed with the Florida Marlins. Tracy played in just 11 games for the Marlins before being released again.
Tracy signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals in 2011. He played in 43 games for the Nationals that season, batting .250 with three home runs and 14 RBIs. He signed another minor league contract with the Nationals in 2012 and played in 29 games, batting .269 with two home runs and 10 RBIs.
Tracy's final season in the Major Leagues was in 2013, when he played for the Nationals and the Los Angeles Angels. He played in just 38 games that season, batting .274 with two home runs and 10 RBIs.
Overall, Tracy had a solid career in the Major Leagues. He finished with a career batting average of .274, with 86 home runs and 385 RBIs. He was known for his consistency at the plate and his versatility in the field. Tracy retired from baseball in 2014 and currently works as a scout for the New York Yankees.
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