Chad Gartland is an accomplished baseball player with a promising career. His journey includes standout performances in high school, community college, and university levels. This article delves into his biography, highlighting his achievements, personal life, and the impact he has made on the teams he has played for.
Early Life and High School Career
Chad Gartland demonstrated his athletic prowess early on. As a high school student, he was a member of the all-conference squads in 2003 and 2004. He participated in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s State Games in both 2003 and 2004. Gartland was recognized as a 2004 Charlotte Observer Player to Watch. In 2002, he was the leading scorer for his team, showcasing his offensive capabilities. He earned four letters for the Vikings during his high school career, where he was coached by Mark Calderone. Beyond athletics, Gartland was a member of Who’s Who Among American High School Students and the National Honor Society. He received the USAA National Mathematics Award and served as president of the National Technical Honor Society. In club baseball, playing for Paul Gladu, his team won the 2003 Tampa Bay Sunbowl championship.
Collegiate Career
Wofford College
In 2005, Gartland saw action in 15 games for the Terriers. He recorded an assist for his first career point on the Terriers’ first goal of the campaign in the season opener at Longwood (Sept. 1). He tallied a career-high two shots against Georgia State (Sept. 25) in the Wofford/adidas Invitational. Gartland notched a shot at Longwood, versus North Florida (Sept. 18), at Davidson (Oct. 1) and at Appalachian State (Oct. 12). He also played versus Cornell as part of the tournament.
Niagara County Community College
Prior to joining George Mason University, Gartland played baseball at Niagara County Community College in Sanborn, N.Y. During the 2021 season for the Thunderwolves, he made nine appearances with eight starts, posting a 6-2 record with five complete games, two shutouts, and a 1.88 ERA. He was selected for the Second Team All-Conference.
George Mason University
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Gartland's career at George Mason University has been marked by significant achievements and consistent performance.
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2022 Season
In 2022, Gartland was selected to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team. He appeared in 16 games with eight starts, posting a 3-2 record with three saves and a 3.99 ERA (67.2 IP, 72 H, 37 R, 30 ER, 20 BB, 65 SO, 10-2B, 2-3B, 5-HR, 6 WP, 7 HBP, 0 BK). The Patriots were 3-5 in his eight starts. He tied for first on the club in saves (3) and strikeouts (65), was second in ERA (3.99), third in innings pitched (67.2), tied for third in wins (3), was fourth in starts (8) and tied for sixth in appearances (16).
Key Statistics:
- ERA: 3.99
- Innings Pitched: 67.2
- Strikeouts: 65
- Saves: 3
At Wofford (2/18): Made NCAA debut out of the bullpen and notched his first career save. At Presbyterian College (2/25): Made his first NCAA start and earned his first career win. vs. Georgetown (3/16): Allowed just one hit over 3.0 scoreless innings in his second start of the season in a no-decision in a 5-4 loss to the Hoyas. vs. Saint Louis (4/15): Made his fourth start of the season. at Richmond (5/6): Made his seventh start of the season. vs. Rhode Island, A-10 Tournament (5/24): Came out of the bullpen to post his third win of the season.
2023 Season
Selected Winston-Salem NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team starting pitcher. Named Most Outstanding Performer of the Atlantic 10 Baseball Championship after tossing 9.2 innings over two appearances and finishing the tournament with a 2.79 ERA and .257 opposing batting average with nine strikeouts and a save. Gartland was also named Atlantic 10 Pitcher of the Year and A-10 First Team All-Conference. He helped the Patriots post the lowest ERA in the A-10 (5.02), the lowest opponent batting average in program history (.258) and the most total team strikeouts in school history (516). Including the post-season, led the A-10 in innings pitched (98.1), tied for first in wins (7), was second in ERA (.3.39) and complete games (2), fourth in strikeouts (86), fifth in saves (2) and sixth in opponent average (.240). Led the club in Innings pitched (98.1) and wins (7), was second in strikeouts (86) and third in starts (13) and saves (2). Selected Atlantic 10 Pitcher of the Week for the week ending April 10 after tossing a complete-game shutout to lead the Patriots past Dayton, 11-0 on Saturday, April 8 at Spuhler Field. Made 17 appearances with 13 starts in his second year with the Patriots.
Key Statistics:
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- ERA: 3.39
- Innings Pitched: 98.1
- Wins: 7
- Strikeouts: 86
- Saves: 2
The Patriots went 10-3 in his 13 starts. at FIU (2/18): Tossed 5.0 scoreless innings and scattered two hits in his season debut in a no-decision Mason’s 3-2 loss to the Golden Panthers. vs. Rutgers (2/24): Came out of the bullpen vs. Niagara (3/5): Made his second start and gave up two earned runs on seven hits, including one home run, in 6.0 innings and earned his first win of the season in Mason’s 6-3 victory over the Purple Eagles. vs. Saint Peter’s (3/11): Made his third start and scattered five hits over 7.0 scoreless frames and earned his second win of the season in the Patriots 9-1 victory over the Peacocks in the second game of a doubleheader. at Rhode Island (3/31): Made his sixth start and allowed a season-high five runs, two earned, on six hits in 7.0 innings and took the loss in an 8-4 loss to the Rams in game two of a doubleheader. vs. Dayton (4/8): Made his seventh start and pitched a 9.0 innings to earn his third win of the season in an 11-0 victory over the Flyers. at VCU (4/15): Made his eighth start, allowed a season-high five earned runs on nine hits in 8.0 innings and picked up his fourth win of the season in a 10-5 victory over the Rams. vs. George Washington (5/13): Made his 11th start and allowed five earned runs (equaled season high) on a season-high 11 hits in 6.0 innings and earned his sixth win of the season in the Patriots 13-6 victory over the Colonials. vs. Dayton A10 Tournament (5/23): Made his 12th start and allowed three runs, one earned, on nine hits including one home runs in a no-decision in Mason’s 5-4 win over the Flyers.
| Year | Team | ERA | Innings Pitched | Wins | Strikeouts | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Wofford College | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | Niagara County CC | 1.88 | N/A | 6 | N/A | 0 |
| 2022 | George Mason | 3.99 | 67.2 | 3 | 65 | 3 |
| 2023 | George Mason | 3.39 | 98.1 | 7 | 86 | 2 |
Personal Life
Born as Chad Gartland, he is the son of Catherine and Jason. He has one sibling, A.J.
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