J. T. Chargois Explained

J. T. Chargois
Team:Seattle Mariners
Number:84
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Switch
Throws:Right
Birth Date:3 December 1990
Birth Place:Sulphur, Louisiana, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 11
Debutyear:2016
Debutteam:Minnesota Twins
Debut2league:NPB
Debut2date:June 19
Debut2year:2020
Debut2team:Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
Statyear:August 7, 2024
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:14–6
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:3.35
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:205
Stat2year:2020 season
Stat2league:NPB
Stat21label:Win–loss record
Stat21value:0–3
Stat22label:Earned run average
Stat22value:5.81
Stat23label:Strikeouts
Stat23value:19
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Jon Thomas Chargois (;[1] born December 3, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Miami Marlins, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.

Career

Amateur career

Chargois attended Sulphur High School in Sulphur, Louisiana. He was named to the All-State team in 2009, his senior year.[2] He then enrolled at Rice University to play college baseball for the Rice Owls baseball team[3] [4] as a first baseman[5] and pitcher. In 2010, Chargois played (collegiate summer ball) with the Gold Panners of Fairbanks in the Alaska League and played in the famous Midnight Sun Game. In 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named a league all-star.[6] In 2012, his junior year, he had a 4–1 win–loss record with a 2.15 earned run average (ERA) in relief innings pitched along with batting .323 in 51 games.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins selected Chargois as a pitcher in the second round, with the 72nd overall selection, of the 2012 MLB draft.[7] He signed with the Twins, receiving a $712,600 signing bonus.[8] He appeared in 12 games for the Elizabethton Twins of the Rookie-level Appalachian League, pitching to a 1.69 ERA, and recording five saves in 16 innings.[9] He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2013.[10] After missing the 2013 and 2014 season with recovery from surgery, he pitched for the Twins in an instructional league after the 2014 season.[11]

Chargois opened the 2015 season with the Fort Myers Miracle of the High–A Florida State League.[12] After pitching to a 1–0 record and a 2.40 ERA in 15 relief innings pitched,[9] the Twins promoted Chargois to the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Double–A Southern League,[13] where he finished the season with a 1–1 record and 2.73 ERA in 32 relief appearances. After the 2015 season, the Twins added Chargois to their 40-man roster.[14] He began the 2016 season in Chattanooga,[15] and after compiling a 1.54 ERA through innings,[16] received a promotion to the Rochester Red Wings of the Triple–A International League in May.[17]

On June 10, the Twins promoted Chargois to the major leagues.[18] He made his MLB debut the following day against the Boston Red Sox, allowing five earned runs in of an inning.[19] The Twins returned him to Rochester following the game.[20] Chargois appeared in the 2016 All-Star Futures Game[21] and was called back up to the majors on August 10.[22] He pitched in 25 games for the Twins in 2016, with a 1–1 record and 4.70 ERA in 23 innings pitched.[23] His first major league win was on September 10 against the Cleveland Indians, when he pitched a scoreless 12th inning.[24]

In 2017, Chargois was optioned to Rochester toward the end of spring training, where he was intended to be the team's closer[25] After making two appearances for Rochester, Chargois went on the disabled list with an elbow injury.[26] He missed the rest of the season while recovering from the injury, which was labeled as a stress reaction.[27]

Los Angeles Dodgers

Chargois was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on February 23, 2018.[28] He split both 2018 and 2019 between the Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers and Los Angeles. With the Dodgers he was 3–4 with a 4.53 ERA in 60 games.[29] Chargois was released by the Dodgers on December 28, 2019, to pursue an opportunity in Japan.[30]

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles

On January 9, 2020, Chargois signed with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[31] Chargois recorded an 0–3 record and 5.81 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 2020 with the Eagles. On December 2, 2020, he became a free agent.[32]

Seattle Mariners

On February 9, 2021, Chargois signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization that included an invitation to spring training.[33] On May 9, Chargois was selected to the active roster.[34]

Tampa Bay Rays

On July 29, 2021, the Mariners traded Chargois and Austin Shenton to the Tampa Bay Rays for Diego Castillo.[35] Chargois made 25 appearances for the Rays to close out the year, registering a 5–1 record and 1.90 ERA with 24 strikeouts in innings pitched.

On May 22, 2022, Chargois was placed on the 60-day injured list after aggravating his oblique injury in a rehab appearance for the Triple-A Durham Bulls.[36] He was activated off of the injured list on August 23.[37]

Miami Marlins

On November 15, 2022, Chargois was traded to the Miami Marlins along with Xavier Edwards in exchange for Marcus Johnson and Santiago Suarez.[38] He made 46 appearances for the Marlins in 2023, tallying a 3.61 ERA with 35 strikeouts across innings pitched.[39]

Chargois was placed on the injured list with neck spasms to begin the 2024 season.[40] After suffering a setback in his recovery,[41] he was transferred to the 60–day injured list on May 12, 2024.[42] Chargois was activated from the injured list on June 12.[43] In 15 outings, he compiled a 1.62 ERA with 12 strikeouts over innings pitched.

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

On July 30, 2024, the Marlins traded Chargois to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitcher Will Schomberg.[44]

Notes and References

  1. https://chattanoogalookouts.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/2016-lookouts-roster-april-4.pdf Chattanooga Lookouts 2016 Official Roster (as of April 4, 2016).
  2. Web site: Sulphur's J.T. Chargois named to 5A All-State team. Louisiana Sports Writers Association. Southwest Daily News. May 4, 2011. June 6, 2015.
  3. Web site: Chargois signs with Rice University. Staff reports. Southwest Daily News. May 4, 2011. June 6, 2015.
  4. Web site: Twins select pair of Rice relief pitchers in MLB draft. Joseph. Durarte. June 5, 2012. Houston Chronicle. June 6, 2015.
  5. Web site: J.T. Chargois Bio :: Rice University . March 30, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180414010231/http://www.riceowls.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/chargois_jt00.html . April 14, 2018 . dead .
  6. Web site: #27 JT Chargois – Profile . pointstreak.com . January 9, 2020.
  7. Web site: Living a Dream: Chargois taken in 2nd round of MLB?draft. Rodrick Anderson, Sports Editor. Southwest Daily News. May 4, 2011. June 6, 2015.
  8. Web site: 2012 MLB Draft Database. Baseball America. February 27, 2018.
  9. Web site: J. T. Chargois Minor League Statistics & History. Baseball Reference.
  10. Web site: Minnesota Twins prospect J.T. Chargois to undergo surgery. St. Paul Pioneer Press. September 2, 2013. Mike. Berardino. June 6, 2015.
  11. Web site: Chargois, Reed flourishing at Twins instructional league. Minnesota Twins. June 6, 2015.
  12. Web site: Fort Myers Miracle pitching primed for 2015. David. Dorsey. April 8, 2015. The News-Press. June 6, 2015.
  13. Web site: Twins: Paul Molitor's pitching plan fluid for rain delays. St. Paul Pioneer Press. Mike. Berardino. May 26, 2015. June 6, 2015.
  14. Web site: Twins add 7 to roster, but lose Pinto, Achter to waivers. Phil. Miller. November 20, 2015. Star Tribune. April 22, 2016.
  15. Web site: Southern notes: Chargois learned from vets: Chattanooga righty hits 100 mph but focuses on secondary offerings. Guy. Curtright. MiLB.com. May 3, 2016. May 3, 2016.
  16. Web site: JT Chargois Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball. MiLB.com. June 3, 2018.
  17. Web site: Twins postgame thoughts from LEN3: Berrios, Molitor, Chargois. Star Tribune. La Velle E.. Neal III. May 11, 2016. June 10, 2016.
  18. Web site: Minnesota Twins call up hard-throwing reliever J.T. Chargois. Mike. Berardino. St. Paul Pioneer Press. June 10, 2016. June 10, 2016.
  19. Web site: Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins Box Score, June 11, 2016. Baseball Reference. February 27, 2018.
  20. Web site: Twins notes: J.T. Chargois 'star-struck' in debut, then sent back to Rochester. Phil. Miller. Star Tribune. June 12, 2016. June 29, 2016.
  21. Web site: Twins pitching prospect Chargois named to All-Star Futures Game. Fox Sports North. June 28, 2016. June 29, 2016.
  22. Web site: Minnesota Twins place Trevor May on DL, recall reliever J.T. Chargois. Fox Sports. August 10, 2016. Fox Sports. August 31, 2016.
  23. Web site: J. T. Chargois 2016 Pitching Game Logs. Baseball Reference. February 27, 2018.
  24. Web site: Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins Box Score, September 10, 2016. Baseball Reference. February 27, 2018.
  25. Web site: Twins option prospect J.T. Chargois to Minors. MLB.com. Rhett. Bollinger. March 24, 2017. February 27, 2018.
  26. Web site: The Twins need bullpen help, but is there any relief in sight?. startribune.com. Michael. Rand. May 30, 2017. February 27, 2018.
  27. Web site: Once-touted reliever J.T. Chargois claimed off waivers by Dodgers. Twin Cities Pioneer Press. February 23, 2018. Mike. Bernardino. February 27, 2018.
  28. Web site: Dodgers Claim J.T. Chargois From Twins. MLB Trade Rumors. Steve. Adams. February 23, 2018. February 23, 2018.
  29. Web site: J.T. Chargois Statistics & History. Baseball Reference.
  30. Web site: Dodgers Release JT Chargois. George. Miller. MLB Trade Rumors. December 28, 2019. December 28, 2019.
  31. Web site: J.T.シャギワ選手 契約合意に関して . 東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス オフィシャルサイト . ja . January 9, 2020 . January 13, 2020 .
  32. Web site: 2020年度 自由契約選手 . NPB.jp 日本野球機構 . ja . January 9, 2021 .
  33. Web site: Mariners Sign Taylor Guerrieri, JT Chargois to Minor League Deals.
  34. Web site: Mariners Select JT Chargois, Place Ljay Newsome on Injured List.
  35. Web site: Seattle fills closer role in deal for TB's Castillo. MLB.com. July 29, 2021. Daniel. Kramer.
  36. Web site: Rays' JT Chargois: Moves to 60-day IL after setback. February 8, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  37. Web site: Rays’ JT Chargois: Returns from injury. June 13, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  38. Web site: Marlins To Acquire JT Chargois, Xavier Edwards From Rays. MLB Trade Rumors.
  39. Web site: JT Chargois 2023 pitching Stats Per Game - MLB. May 14, 2024. espn.com. en.
  40. Web site: Marlins' JT Chargois: Lands on injured list. May 14, 2024. cbssports.com. en.
  41. Web site: Marlins' JT Chargois: Suffers setback. May 14, 2024. cbssports.com. en.
  42. Web site: Marlins' JT Chargois: Shifts to 60-day IL. May 14, 2024. cbssports.com. en.
  43. Web site: Marlins Reinstate JT Chargois. June 12, 2024. mlbtraderumors.com. en.
  44. Web site: Mariners re-acquire reliever Chargois in trade with Marlins. MLB.com.