Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Andrew Chafin was born June 17, 1990, in Kettering, Ohio. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Chafin made his Major League debut on August 13, 2014, against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field, going 5 innings with three strikeouts, earning a no-decision. In his second start and first Major League at-bat on September 17, 2014, for the Arizona Diamondbacks, he hit a single and got an RBI.

Chafin was converted into a reliever for the 2015 season, a season in which he finished 5-1 with a 2.76 ERA in 66 games for the D'Backs.

On March 17, 2022, Chafin signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Detroit Tigers. On April 6 (retroactive to April 4), the Tigers placed Chafin on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain. He made 64 appearances for the 2022 Tigers, posting 3 saves and a 2.83 ERA, with 67 strikeouts in 57+1⁄3 innings.

Chafin opted out of the second year of his Tigers contract on November 6, 2022, making him a free agent.

On February 15, 2023, Chafin signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Milwaukee Brewers acquired Chafin from the Diamondbacks at the 2023 trade deadline.

Chafin signed with the Detroit Tigers during the 2023 offseason.