Chandler Champlain
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| Chandler Champlain | |
|---|---|
| Washington Nationals | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 23, 1999 Mission Viejo, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Chandler Jay Champlain (born July 23, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization.
Champlain attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. The Los Angeles Angels selected Champlain in the 38th round of the 2019 MLB draft, but he did not sign a contract with the Angels.[1] He enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC) and played college baseball for the USC Trojans.[2]
The New York Yankees selected Champlain in the ninth round of the 2021 MLB draft.[3] On July 27, 2022, the Yankees traded Champlain, T. J. Sikkema, and Beck Way to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Andrew Benintendi.[4]
On March 23, 2026, Champlain was released by the Royals organization.[5]
On March 31, 2026, Champlain signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.[6]