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14+2⁄3 innings. [3] But Shepherd spent much of the year with the Class A-AdvancedSalem Red Sox, posting an 0–2 record with a 3.61 ERA and six saves in 28 games, including a 6.57 strikeout-to-walk ratio (46-to-7) in 52+1⁄3 innings. [3] Later in the year, he also pitched well in the Arizona Fall League with the Scottsdale Scorpions, appearing in 11 games, while going 1–1 with a 3.97 ERA and one save in 11+1⁄3 innings. Overall, he went 4–3 with a 3.22 ERA and eight saves in 78+1⁄3 innings to complete three different levels in his first full professional season. [3]

Shepherd opened 2016 with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, where he was 1–1 with a 1.80 ERA and seven saves in 14 appearances, including a 0.80 WHIP and .140 batting average against, while striking out 39 and walking 10 in 30 innings. [3] He then gained a promotion to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox in June. [4] From May 2 to June 29, he had a 23+1⁄3 scoreless-inning streak between the two stints. Shepherd finished 2016 with a 2–3 record and a 2.81 ERA. [5]

With Pawtucket in 2017, Shepherd had a 1–5 record with 4.07 ERA in 34 appearances (one start) and 59+2⁄3 innings pitched. [5] The Red Sox added Shepherd to their 40-man roster after the 2017 season. [6] With Pawtucket during 2018, Shepherd appeared in 25 games (all starts), compiling a 7–10 record with 3.89 ERA and 107 strikeouts in 129+2⁄3 innings pitched. [5]

Shepherd began the 2019 season with Pawtucket. [5] He was designated for assignment when Sandy León went on paternity leave and the Red Sox added Oscar Hernández to its roster on May 17. [7]

Chicago Cubs

He was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs and assigned to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies one day later on May 18, 2019. His time with the Cubs organization lasted only four days without playing for the Smokies because the Cubs' attempt to sneak him through waivers to transfer him off the 40-man roster was not successful. [8]

Baltimore Orioles

Shepherd's five-day odyssey ended when he was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles and optioned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on May 22, 2019. [9] After his first promotion to the majors on July 30 lasted only one day, [10] [11] he returned to the Orioles on August 13 and made his MLB debut that night by allowing a run while pitching the last four innings in an 8–3 away loss to the New York Yankees. [12] [13] After three starts in five appearances with a 6.63 ERA and 1.526 WHIP, he was outrighted off the Orioles' 40-man roster on September 30. [14]

He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [15] On August 14, 2020, Shepherd was selected to the active roster. He was designated for assignment on August 16 without appearing in a game. Shepherd was released by the Orioles on September 20. [16]

Minnesota Twins

On February 8, 2021, Shepherd signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization. [17] Shepherd made 26 appearances (17 starts) for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, posting a 9–6 record and 5.33 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 104.2 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 7. [18]

Acereros de Monclova

On May 9, 2022, Shepherd signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. [5] In 4 starts, he went 1–1 with a 5.71 ERA and 12 strikeouts over 17.1 innings. Shepherd was released on June 24. [5]

Shepherd has since retired from professional baseball and become part of HR Wise LLC. [19]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Chandler Shepherd College Career Archived August 6, 2014, at the Wayback Machine . University of Kentucky Website Retrieved on June 30, 2016.
  2. ↑ "#30 Chandler Shepherd – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Chandler Shepherd". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  4. ↑ Reliever Chandler Shepherd promoted to Pawtucket. MassLive.com. Retrieved on June 30, 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Chandler Shepherd Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  6. ↑ Smith, Christopher (November 20, 2017). "Boston Red Sox 40-man roster: Jalen Beeks, Chandler Shepherd, Ty Buttrey added to roster, protected from Rule 5 Draft". masslive.com.
  7. ↑ Cotillo, Chris. "Boston Red Sox pitcher Chandler Shepherd claimed off waivers by Cubs," MassLive.com, Saturday, May 18, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019
  8. ↑ Yellon, Al. "Cubs lose Chandler Shepherd on waivers to Orioles," SB Nation (MSN.com), Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019
  9. ↑ Kubatko, Roch. "Orioles acquire Broxton and DFA Ramirez," Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019
  10. ↑ Kubatko, Roch. "Orioles and Padres lineups (Smith goes on injured list)," Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019
  11. ↑ Kubatko, Roch. "Orioles settle on minor league trade at deadline (updated again)," Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019
  12. ↑ Kubatko, Roch. "Shepherd hoping for chance to pitch in return to Orioles," Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019
  13. ↑ Kubatko, Roch. "What’s next for Chandler Shepherd?" Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019]
  14. ↑ Kubatko, Roch. "Orioles outright Shepherd to Triple-A Norfolk," Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Monday, September 30, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019]
  15. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Orioles Acquire Victor Gonzalez from Mets, Release Chandler Shepherd".
  17. ↑ "Twins Sign Keon Broxton to Minor League Deal".
  18. ↑ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
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Chandler Shepherd
Futures at Fenway (14648956465) (cropped).jpg
Shepherd with the Lowell Spinners in 2014
Pitcher
Born: (1992-08-25) August 25, 1992 (age 31)
Louisa, Kentucky, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 13, 2019, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 2019, for the Baltimore Orioles