Alejandro Chacín
Venezuelan baseball player (born 1993)
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Alejandro Chacín (born June 24, 1993) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Guerreros de Lara of the Venezuelan Major League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds.
| Alejandro Chacín | |
|---|---|
| Guerreros de Lara – No. 77 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 24, 1993 Maracay, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 23, 2017, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics (through 2017 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 10.50 |
| Strikeouts | 6 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
Cincinnati Reds
On February 23, 2010, Chacín signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. In 2011 and 2012, Chacín played for the rookie-level Arizona League Reds and Billings Mustangs. Chacín spent the 2013, 2014, and 2015 seasons with the Single-A Dayton Dragons, also spending part of 2015 with the Advanced Single-A Daytona Tortugas. He spent the 2016 season with the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, and was invited to spring training for the 2017 season.[1]
Chacín was assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats to begin the season, and was called up to the majors for the first time on August 23, 2017.[2] In six appearances for the Reds during his rookie campaign, Chacín struggled to a 10.50 ERA with six strikeouts over six innings of work. On October 4, 2017, Chacín was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Louisville.[3] He elected free agency two days later.[4]
Chacín signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in early 2018. His contract was purchased by the Reds on May 23, 2018.[5] In 27 relief outings for Double–A Pensacola, Chacín logged a 5.50 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 6 saves across 36 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.[6]
Lancaster Barnstormers
On March 13, 2019, Chacín was traded to the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in exchange for Kevin Munson and Stephen Johnson.[7] In 41 appearances for Lancaster, he compiled a 1-4 record and 5.50 ERA with 52 strikeouts and 38 walks across 55+2⁄3 innings pitched. Chacín became a free agent following the season.
Southern Illinois Miners
On March 11, 2020, Chacín signed with the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League.[8]
Wild Health Genomes
On June 2, 2022, Chacín signed with the Wild Health Genomes of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 31 appearances for the Genomes, he compiled a 2-1 record and 3.03 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 29+2⁄3 innings pitched. Chacín became a free agent after the season.
Charleston Dirty Birds
On February 24, 2025, Chacín signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[9] He was released prior to the start of the season.
Guerreros de Lara
On May 11, 2025, Chacín signed with the Guerreros de Lara of the Venezuelan Major League.
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