Chad Edward Gaudin, born on March 24, 1983, is a former American professional baseball pitcher. Gaudin attended Crescent City Baptist High School in Metairie, Louisiana.
Before diving into his career earnings, let's explore the journey of this baseball player.
Early Career and Minor League Success
Before the 2003 season, Baseball America ranked him as the 20th best prospect in the Devil Rays system. He worked 14 games as a starter for the Bakersfield Blaze in High-A before making it up to Double-A. On July 15, in his first start for the Orlando Rays, Gaudin pitched a seven-inning perfect game in the first half of a doubleheader.
Trade to Toronto Blue Jays
On December 12, 2004, Gaudin was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for backup catcher Kevin Cash. He spent most of the season with the Syracuse SkyChiefs in Triple-A, posting a 9-8 record with a 3.35 ERA in 150.1 innings.
Major League Career
Gaudin began the 2006 season in Triple-A with the Sacramento River Cats. In 2007, Gaudin was put in the rotation when veteran Esteban Loaiza started the season on the disabled list. He pitched to a 2.88 ERA in the first half of the season.
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In December 2007, Gaudin underwent surgery to repair a labrum tear in his hip and remove the sesamoid bone in his right big toe. He returned to pitching again by March 2008, putting him just two weeks behind the other pitchers. However, he ultimately started the season on the disabled list and was due to miss additional time before a rash of injuries forced the A's to activate Gaudin a week early.
Despite posting a 4-2 record, Gaudin pitched poorly for the Cubs, pitching to a 6.26 ERA in 27.1 innings. The San Diego Padres signed him to a minor league contract on April 12. He was assigned to their Triple-A team, the Portland Beavers on April 14. After two starts with the Beavers, he was called up to the majors to start against the Colorado Rockies on April 28.
On August 6, 2009, Gaudin was traded to the New York Yankees for a player to be named later. The Padres later agreed to cash considerations, believe to be $100,000. With the Yankees, Gaudin filled a valuable role as a spot starter and relief pitcher.
Gaudin entered spring training in 2010 as a contender for the fifth spot in the rotation. On May 26, 2010, Gaudin re-signed with the Yankees to serve as a long reliever while Alfredo Aceves remained on the disabled list. He pitched in 30 games with a 1-2 record and a 4.50 ERA.
On January 4, 2012, Gaudin signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins and received an invite to spring training. He was included on the team's opening day roster and spent the year in the bullpen as the team's long reliever. He finished the year with a 4.45 ERA in 69.1 innings across 46 appearances. Gaudin pitched to a 2.05 ERA in 30.2 innings out of the bullpen through the end of May.
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Later Career
On April 1, 2016, Gaudin signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican Baseball League (LMB). On April 23, 2018, Gaudin signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican Baseball League.
Gaudin works with four pitches. His main one is a four-seam fastball at 90-93 mph. He also has a two-seamer at 89-92, a slider at 79-82, and a changeup at 86-89.
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Chad Gaudin's Contract Details
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Here's a summary of Gaudin's MLB teams:
- Tampa Bay Devil Rays
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Oakland Athletics
- Chicago Cubs
- San Diego Padres
- New York Yankees
- Miami Marlins
- San Francisco Giants
- Los Angeles Dodgers
Gaudin's career also included time in the Mexican Baseball League, with teams such as Pericos de Puebla and Leones de Yucatán.
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