Chase Headley is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was primarily a third baseman but also played some games as a first baseman and outfielder.
Headley was born on May 9, 1984, in Fountain, Colorado. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he played college baseball for the Volunteers. In 2005, he was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the second round of the MLB draft.
Headley made his MLB debut with the Padres in 2007. He played for the team for eight seasons, from 2007 to 2014. During his time with the Padres, he established himself as a reliable and consistent player. He was known for his solid defense and his ability to get on base. In 2012, he had a breakout season, hitting 31 home runs and driving in 115 runs. He also won a Gold Glove award for his defensive play at third base.
In 2014, Headley was traded to the New York Yankees. He played for the Yankees for three and a half seasons, from 2014 to 2017. During his time with the Yankees, he continued to be a solid player, but he did not have the same level of success as he did with the Padres. He was traded to the San Diego Padres in July 2018.
Overall, Headley had a successful career in the MLB. He played in over 1,300 games and had a career batting average of .263. He hit 130 home runs and drove in 632 runs. He was also a solid defensive player, winning a Gold Glove award and being named a finalist for the award several other times.
In November 2018, Headley announced his retirement from baseball. He cited a desire to spend more time with his family as the reason for his decision. He currently lives in Tennessee with his wife and children.
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