Tyler Chatwood is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on December 16, 1989, in Redlands, California, and attended Redlands East Valley High School. Chatwood was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the second round of the 2008 MLB draft.
Chatwood made his MLB debut on September 11, 2011, for the Los Angeles Angels. He played for the Angels for three seasons before being traded to the Colorado Rockies in 2012. Chatwood played for the Rockies for four seasons, from 2012 to 2016. During his time with the Rockies, he had a record of 20-26 with an ERA of 4.31.
In 2017, Chatwood signed with the Chicago Cubs as a free agent. He played for the Cubs for one season, posting a record of 8-15 with an ERA of 4.69. In 2018, Chatwood struggled with his control, walking 95 batters in just 103.2 innings pitched. He was moved to the bullpen for the remainder of the season.
In 2019, Chatwood returned to the Cubs as a relief pitcher. He had a strong season, posting a record of 5-3 with an ERA of 3.76. He struck out 74 batters in 76.2 innings pitched. In 2020, Chatwood struggled with injuries, making just five appearances for the Cubs. He was released by the Cubs at the end of the season.
In February 2021, Chatwood signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He made 30 appearances for the Blue Jays, posting a record of 0-2 with an ERA of 4.70. He struck out 34 batters in 30.2 innings pitched. Chatwood was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays in August 2021 and was released a few days later.
Overall, Chatwood had a career record of 51-57 with an ERA of 4.40. He struck out 753 batters in 832.1 innings pitched. Chatwood was known for his sinker and slider, which he used to induce ground balls and strikeouts. He struggled with his control at times, but when he was on, he was a reliable pitcher who could eat innings and keep his team in the game.
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