Chris Bassitt

Last updated

34+2⁄3 innings for Birmingham. [9]

Major leagues

On August 30, 2014, Bassitt made his major league debut in a start against the Detroit Tigers. [10] [11] He had a 3.94 ERA in six appearances with the White Sox. After the regular season, the White Sox assigned Bassitt to Glendale of the AFL, where he had a 0.69 ERA in 13 innings, striking out 22 batters while walking only three. [12]

Oakland Athletics

After the 2014 season, the White Sox traded Bassitt, Josh Phegley, Marcus Semien, and Rangel Ravelo to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Jeff Samardzija and Michael Ynoa. [13] Bassitt began the 2015 season with the Nashville Sounds of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League, and was promoted to the major leagues on April 23. [14] In 18 games (13 starts), Bassitt finished 1–8 with a 3.56 ERA.

Bassitt's 2016 season became short-lived after 5 starts with a 0–2 record and a 6.11 ERA. On May 5, 2016, it was announced that Bassitt would undergo Tommy John surgery, putting him aside for the rest of 2016. He missed more than half of the 2017 season while recovering from surgery. He was recalled on June 9, 2018, to the A's rotation, his first start in 2 years. He was sent down and back up to the Majors in the following 2 weeks. On March 26, 2019, Bassitt was placed on the injured list with a leg injury. [15] Bassitt finished the season with a record of 10–5 in 28 games (25 starts). He struck out 141 batters in 144 innings.

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Bassitt posted a 5–2 record with a 2.29 ERA in 11 starts. He was named the American League Pitcher of the Month for September that year, as during that month he went 3–0 in four starts while allowing only one run in 26+2⁄3 innings. [16]

On May 27, 2021, Bassitt threw his first career complete game against the Los Angeles Angels. He gave up just 2 hits while striking out 9 batters in a 5–0 win. [17] On August 17, 2021, Bassitt was struck in the face by a line drive and exited on a motorized stretcher. [18] He returned to the mound later in the season on September 23, 2021. [19]

New York Mets

On March 12, 2022, the Athletics traded Bassitt to the New York Mets in exchange for J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller. [20] Bassitt and the Mets avoided arbitration by agreeing to a contract worth $8.65 million for the 2022 season with a $19 million option or a $150,000 buyout for the 2023 season. [21] On November 8, 2022, Bassitt opted out of his contract and elected free agency, receiving a $150,000 buyout. [22] [23]

Toronto Blue Jays

On December 16, 2022, Bassitt signed a three-year, $63 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. [24]

On May 12, 2023, Bassitt threw a complete-game shutout, his first with the Blue Jays. Bassitt only allowed 2 hits in the contest. [25]

Later that year Bassit was nominated for the All-MLB Team. [26]

Scouting report

Bassitt throws eight pitches, a four-seam and sinker that range between 92–96 miles per hour (148–154 km/h), a cut fastball at 84–91 miles per hour (135–146 km/h), a slider at 85–89 miles per hour (137–143 km/h), a changeup at 82–85 miles per hour (132–137 km/h), a splitter at 81–84 miles per hour (130–135 km/h), a sweeper at 72–74 miles per hour (116–119 km/h), and a curveball at 69–75 miles per hour (111–121 km/h). Bassitt throws with great deception, as most of his pitches have either a lot of rise or a lot of break. [27] [28]

Personal life

Bassitt is from Curtice, Ohio. He also played basketball in high school. He has a wife and two children.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mark Buehrle</span> American baseball player (born 1979)

Mark Alan Buehrle is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played the majority of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Chicago White Sox, playing twelve seasons for the team and winning the World Series with them in 2005. Buehrle also pitched for the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ervin Santana</span> Dominican baseball player (born 1982)

Ervin Ramon Santana is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Kansas City Royals (twice), Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins, and Chicago White Sox. Santana is a two-time All-Star, and he threw a no-hitter with the Angels in 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Carpenter</span> American baseball player (born 1975)

Christopher John Carpenter is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals from 1997 to 2012. A Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion, he was also a three-time All-Star selection. Additionally, he was twice named the Sporting News National League Pitcher of the Year, and received votes for a number of Comeback Player of the Year awards after various surmounting injuries.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeff Samardzija</span> American baseball player (born 1985)

Jeffrey Alan Samardzija, nicknamed "Shark", is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played college baseball and football for the University of Notre Dame, and was recognized as a two-time All-American wide receiver. He was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the fifth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft, and made his major-league (MLB) debut in 2008. He played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs from 2008 to 2014, the Oakland Athletics in 2014, the Chicago White Sox in 2015, and the San Francisco Giants from 2016 to 2020. He was an all-star in 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daniel Bard</span> American baseball player (born 1985)

Daniel Paul Bard is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox from 2009 to 2013. In 2011, Bard set a Red Sox team record with 25 consecutive scoreless appearances. His highest velocity pitch was 102 miles per hour (164 km/h). In subsequent years, Bard experienced a loss of control over his pitches, derailing his playing career. After pitching in only two major league games in 2013, he played for several minor league teams before retiring in 2017 to become a player mentor. In 2020, Bard returned as a player after regaining his control, earned a spot on the Rockies' MLB roster, and went on to win the National League Comeback Player of the Year Award as their closing pitcher.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gavin Floyd</span> American baseball player (born 1983)

Gavin Christopher Floyd, is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joakim Soria</span> Mexican baseball player (born 1984)

Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Toronto Blue Jays from 2007 to 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Ynoa</span> Dominican baseball player (born 1991)

Michael Jose Ynoa Ventura is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clayton Richard</span> American baseball player (born 1983)

Clayton Colby Richard is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, and Toronto Blue Jays.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liam Hendriks</span> Australian baseball player (born 1989)

Liam Johnson Hendriks, nicknamed "Slydah", is an Australian professional baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox. He has been an All-Star three times and was the American League's Reliever of the Year in 2020 and 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Sale</span> American baseball player (born 1989)

Christopher Allen Sale is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox, with whom he made his major league debut on August 6, 2010. As a power pitcher, Sale excels at achieving high numbers of strikeouts, and has set a number of strikeout-related records. He bats and throws left-handed, stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m), and weighs 183 pounds (83 kg).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lance Lynn</span> American baseball player (born 1987)

Michael Lance Lynn is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">José Quintana</span> Colombian baseball player (born 1989)

José Guillermo Quintana is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lucas Giolito</span> American baseball pitcher (born 1994)

Lucas Frost Giolito is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, and Cleveland Guardians.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carlos Rodón</span> American baseball player (born 1992)

Carlos Antonio Rodón is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played MLB for the Chicago White Sox and San Francisco Giants. Rodón is a two-time MLB All-Star.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dallas Keuchel</span> American baseball player (born 1988)

Dallas Keuchel is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins.

Michael Talbert Kopech is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2018. Kopech bats and throws right-handed.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kendall Graveman</span> American baseball player (born 1990)

Kendall Chase Graveman is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dylan Cease</span> American baseball player (born 1995)

Dylan Edward Cease is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Chicago Cubs selected him in the sixth round of the 2014 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2019.

Konnor Chase Pilkington is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Guardians.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Monroe, Mark. "Genoa grad makes his pitch as the closer for U of Akron". Toledo Blade. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Griffin, Mark (December 16, 2013). "Chris Bassitt prepares for another pro baseball season". The Press. Toledo, Ohio. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  3. 1 2 Griffin, Mark (June 16, 2011). "Genoa's Chris Bassitt to join White Sox farm team". The Press. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  4. 1 2 Monroe, Mark (June 23, 2011). "Genoa grad Bassitt poised for pro debut". Toledo Blade. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  5. ↑ "WS Dash Pitcher Chris Bassitt Added To All-Star Game". WFMY-TV. June 14, 2013. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Bergman, Reynolds, Bassitt top the 2013 list: Area athletes garner success, move on to bigger and better". Port Clinton News Herald . December 31, 2013. Archived from the original on January 23, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  7. 1 2 "Chicago White Sox: Role doesn't matter to pitcher Chris Bassitt". Chicago Tribune. October 10, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  8. ↑ Matt Cassidy. "Q&A with Pitcher Chris Bassitt | Future Sox". ChicagoNow . Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  9. ↑ Fielding, Alyce. "Curtice native Chris Bassitt in the Big Leagues now". The Press. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Chris Bassitt to start for White Sox on Monday: News". SB Nation. August 28, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  11. ↑ Just, David. "Chris Bassitt gets the nod to start on Saturday". Chicago Sun-Times . Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  12. ↑ Chicago Tribune (November 4, 2014). "White Sox's Chris Bassitt ends AFL season". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  13. ↑ "White Sox acquire Samardzija from A's". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 14, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  14. ↑ Slusser, Susan (April 24, 2015). "Chris Bassitt helped by move left on pitching rubber". San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Athletics' Chris Bassitt: Heading to injured list". CBSSports.com. March 27, 2019.
  16. ↑ Adler, David (September 28, 2020). "Bauer, Bassitt are Sept. Pitchers of Month". MLB.com . Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  17. ↑ "'I'm just trying to hold back tears': After going from swingman to starter, A's Chris Bassitt tosses his 1st complete game".
  18. ↑ "Chris Bassitt struck in face with liner, carted off". MLB. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  19. ↑ "A's 'pen falters after Bassitt's 3 scoreless". MLB. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  20. ↑ DiComo, Anthony (March 12, 2022). "Mets land A's ace Bassitt for prospect Ginn, more" . Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  21. ↑ "Mets, Bassitt agree to deal for '22, option for '23". MLB.com .
  22. ↑ Pantorno, Joe (November 8, 2022). "Chris Bassitt officially declines Mets contract option, heads to free agency". AM New York.
  23. ↑ Ahram, Maury. "Chris Bassitt To Decline Mutual Option". MLB Trade Rumors.
  24. ↑ "Blue Jays sign Bassitt to 3-year deal". Toronto Blue Jays. December 16, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  25. ↑ "Braves 0-3 Blue Jays (May 12, 2023) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  26. ↑ "2023 All-MLB Team nominees by position (November 8, 2023)". MLB.com.
  27. ↑ "Chris Bassitt Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics". Baseball Savant.
  28. ↑ Sarris, Eno. "Chris Bassitt throws eight pitches. How that wide arsenal gives his team an edge". The Athletic.
Chris Bassitt
Chris Bassitt, Oct 07 2022.jpg
Bassitt with the Mets in 2022
Toronto Blue Jays – No. 40
Pitcher
Born: (1989-02-22) February 22, 1989 (age 34)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 30, 2014, for the Chicago White Sox
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.