Dakota Reid Chalmers (born October 8, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 3rd round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.
| Dakota Chalmers | |
|---|---|
| High Point Rockers – No. 99 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 8, 1996 Snellville, Georgia | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Career
editOakland Athletics
editChalmers attended Lakeview Academy in Gainesville, Georgia, for his first two years of high school[1] before transferring to North Forsyth High School in Cumming, Georgia.[2] The Oakland Athletics selected Chalmers in the third round of the 2015 MLB draft, and signed for a $1.2 million signing bonus.[3] He signed with Oakland, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at the University of Georgia.[4]
After signing, Chalmers made his professional debut for the Arizona League Athletics where he posted a 0–1 record with a 2.66 ERA in 11 starts. He spent 2016 with the Vermont Lake Monsters, going 5–4 with a 4.70 ERA in 15 games (13 starts), and 2017 with the Beloit Snappers, pitching to a 2–2 record and a 4.34 ERA in ten games (five starts).[5] He returned to Beloit to begin 2018, but only pitched in two games due to injury.[6]
Minnesota Twins
editOn August 9, 2018, the Athletics traded Chalmers to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Fernando Rodney.[7] He did not pitch after being traded. In 2019, he began the year rehabbing before being assigned to the Fort Myers Miracle, with whom he started five games, pitching to a 1–1 record with a 3.38 ERA.
Chalmers was added to the Twins 40-man roster on November 20, 2019.[8] Chalmers did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] Chalmers was assigned to the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge, but struggled to a 9.49 ERA in 12.1 innings of work. On May 29, 2021, Chalmers was designated for assignment by the Twins.[10]
Chicago Cubs
editOn June 5, 2021, Chalmers was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[11] On June 11, Chalmers was designated for assignment by the Cubs without appearing in a major or minor league game for the organization.[12] He was outrighted to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies on June 13.[13] Chalmers worked to a 5.37 ERA in 15 appearances (14 of them starts), and also appeared in 1 game for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.[14]
Los Angeles Dodgers
editOn March 16, 2022, Chalmers signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.[15] He allowed 13 runs in 13 innings in 13 games for the Oklahoma City Dodgers[16] before he was released on July 27.[17]
Gastonia Honey Hunters
editOn August 19, 2022, Chalmers signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 11 games (7 starts) for Gastonia, he struggled to a 6.87 ERA with 51 strikeouts across 38.0 innings of work. Chalmers became a free agent following the season.
Arizona Diamondbacks
editOn January 20, 2024, Chalmers signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[18] In 25 appearances for the Triple–A Reno Aces, he struggled to an 0–5 record and 9.57 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 26+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 19, Chalmers was released by the Diamondbacks organization.[19]
High Point Rockers
editOn July 2, 2024, Chalmers signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[20] In 21 games 27 innings of relief he went 3-3 with a 4.00 ERA with 52 strikeouts and 6 saves.
References
edit- ^ "Boys Athlete of the Week: Lakeview Academy's Dakota Chalmers". www.gainesvilletimes.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "BASEBALL CO-PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Dakota Chalmers, North Forsyth". www.forsythnews.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Top Draft pick Dakota Chalmers adjusting". MLB.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Dakota Chalmers Class of 2015 – Player Profile – Perfect Game USA". www.perfectgame.org. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Dakota Chalmers Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ Sickels, John (August 10, 2018). "Twins trade Fernando Rodney to Athletics for prospect Dakota Chalmers". Minor League Ball. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ Aug 9, A. P.; ET, 2018 at 10:40p (August 9, 2018). "Twins acquire RHP Chalmers from Oakland in exchange for Rodney". FOX Sports. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Betsy Helfand (November 20, 2019). "Twins add five to 40-man roster before Wednesday night's deadline". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com.
- ^ "Twins Select Juan Minaya, Designate Dakota Chalmers". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Cubs Activate Jason Heyward, Designate Nick Martini, Claim Dakota Chalmers". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Cubs Select Jose Lobaton, DFA Dakota Chalmers". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/14/21". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents for All 30 MLB Teams".
- ^ "Dakota Chalmers Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Dakota Chalmers Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ Walton, Ryan (July 28, 2022). "Tulsa stumbles late after John Rooney pitches into the eighth inning". True Blue LA.
- ^ "D-Backs Sign Dylan File, Dakota Chalmers To Minor League Deals". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-06-19
- ^ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)