C. D. Pelham | |
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Free agent | |
Relief pitcher | |
Born: Lancaster, South Carolina, U.S. | February 21, 1995|
Bats: Right Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
September 5, 2018, for the Texas Rangers | |
MLB statistics (through 2018 Season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 7.04 |
Strikeouts | 7 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Christian Devont'a Pelham (born February 21,1995) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers.
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]
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+1⁄3 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+1⁄3 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+2⁄3 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+2⁄3 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+1⁄3 innings. Pelham was designated for assignment on November 20, 2019. [12]
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. [15]
On March 9, 2023, Pelham signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization. [16] He split the year between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Padres, Single–A Lake Elsinore Storm, and Double–A San Antonio Missions. In 17 games between the three affiliates, Pelham recorded a 7.53 ERA with 16 strikeouts and 2 saves across 14+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6. [17]
On March 29, 2024, Pelham signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. [18] In 17 appearances, Pelham posted a 2–1 record with a stellar 1.04 ERA and 18 strikeouts over 17+1⁄3 innings.
On May 31, 2024, Pelham's contract was purchased by the Los Angeles Angels and he was assigned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. [19] In 10 appearances split between Salt Lake and the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Angels, he compiled a 1.80 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 10 innings of work. Pelham was released by the Angels organization on July 28. [20]
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