Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Tyler Chatwood was born on December 16, 1989, in Redlands, California. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected Chatwood in the second round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft out of Redlands East Valley High School.

Chatwood made his major league debut on April 11, 2011 in a loss against the Cleveland Indians where he went five innings, giving up four runs on four hits with three strikeouts and four walks. In his second start against the Chicago White Sox he earned his first major league win, pitching seven innings, only giving up one run on five hits and two walks while striking out three. Chatwood remained in the rotation for most of the season, making 25 starts for the Angels.

On November 30, 2011, Chatwood was traded to the Colorado Rockies for catcher Chris Iannetta.Chatwood began the 2012 season in the Rockies bullpen, appearing in four games while recording one save. At the beginning of August, Chatwood was inserted in the rotation.

On December 7, 2017, Chatwood signed a three-year, $38 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. On April 29, 2018, Chatwood hit an RBI single, scoring Addison Russell, for his first hit as a Chicago Cub.

On January 21, 2021, Chatwood signed a one year, $3 million contract with the Blue Jays.