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Christian Devont'a Pelham (born February 21, 1995) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers.

Amateur career

Pelham attended Lancaster High School in Lancaster, South Carolina.[1] Undrafted out of high school, he attended Spartanburg Methodist College to play college baseball.[2] Following his freshman year of college, the Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the 25th round, with the 746th overall selection, of the 2014 MLB draft.[3] He did not sign with Milwaukee, instead returning to college for his sophomore year.[4]

Professional career

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers selected Pehlam in the 33rd round of the 2015 MLB draft and he signed with them.[4] He began his professional career with the AZL Rangers of the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2015,[2] going 4–0 with a 5.40 ERA over 18+13 innings in 16 games. Pelham spent the 2016 season with the Spokane Indians of the Class A Short Season Northwest League, posting a 0–6 record, 6.16 ERA, and 38 innings in 16 games (7 starts).[5] Pelham spent the 2017 season with the Hickory Crawdads of the Class A South Atlantic League, posting a 4–2 record, 3.18 ERA, 75 strikeouts, and 62+13 innings over 37 games. Pelham began the 2018 season with the Down East Wood Ducks of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League, posting a 0–0 record, 1.95 ERA, 34 strikeouts, and 27+23 innings in 23 games.[6] He was promoted to the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Texas League on June 22, and posted a 2–0 record, 6.16 ERA, 19 strikeouts, and 19 innings in 24 games.[7] He was selected to represent the Rangers at the 2018 All-Star Futures Game.[8]

The Rangers promoted Pelham to the major leagues on September 4, 2018.[9] Pelham posted a 0–0 record, 7.04 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 7+23 innings in 10 major league games. Following the 2018 season, Pelham played for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.[10] In 2019, Pelham split the season between Frisco and the Nashville Sounds of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League,[11] combining to go 1–4 with a 11.97 ERA over 32+13 innings. Pelham was designated for assignment on November 20, 2019.[12]

Chicago Cubs

On November 27, 2019, the Chicago Cubs claimed Pelham from the Rangers off of waivers.[13] Pelham was outrighted off of the roster on January 24, 2020. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] Pelham also missed the 2021 season due to an injury.

In 2022, Pelham made 29 appearances split between the Double-A Tennessee Smokies and the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, posting a cumulative 2–1 record and 4.35 ERA with 41 strikeouts and 2 saves in 41.1 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.

San Diego Padres

On March 9, 2023, Pelham signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.[15] He elected free agency on November 6.[16]

References

  1. ^ Robert Howey (July 11, 2018). "Pelham pitches his way to 2nd all-star game". The Lancaster News. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Levi Weaver (September 4, 2018). "Meet C.D. Pelham, the latest rookie to get the call for Texas". The Athletic. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  3. ^ Brett McCormick (June 10, 2014). "Pelham to decide baseball future in a month". The Herald (Rock Hill). Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "CD Pelham drafted by Texas Rangers in 2015 MLB Draft". gosmcpioneers.com. June 11, 2015. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  5. ^ Josh Horton (July 7, 2016). "C.D. Pelham provides solid relief as Indians win fifth consecutive game". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  6. ^ David Laurila (July 8, 2018). "Sunday Notes: C.D. Pelham's Heater Does Just About Everything". FanGraphs.com. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  7. ^ Chris Roland (August 1, 2018). "Texas Rangers Top Prospect No. 8: LHP C.D. Pelham". WFAA. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  8. ^ Jim Callis (May 24, 2018). "2018 Futures Game rosters revealed". MLB.com. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  9. ^ T.R. Sullivan (September 3, 2019). "Pelham among prospects to be called up". MLB.com. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  10. ^ Ryan Rouillard (October 9, 2018). "Arizona Fall League action begins today". MLB.com. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  11. ^ "C.D. Pelham". MLB.com. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  12. ^ Evan Grant (November 20, 2019). "Rangers add six prospects to 40-man roster, topped by OF Leody Taveras and 3B Sherten Apostel". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  13. ^ "Cubs claim LHP C.D. Pelham off waivers from Texas". MLB.com. November 27, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  14. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  15. ^ "Padres' CD Pelham: Gets minors deal from San Diego". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  16. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-11-06

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