Chris Volstad

Who Is Chris Volstad?

Chris Volstad is an American baseball player. He was a pitcher in professional baseball. He played for many teams in the big leagues. He also played in a league in Korea. He is known for his strong arm and calm style on the mound.

Fans remember him for his hard work and steady presence. He gave his best every time he stepped onto the field. After his playing days he remains a respected name in the sport.

Early Life and Background

Chris Volstad was born on September 23 1986.

His early years were spent in the United States. He grew up with a love for baseball.

Career and Claim to Fame

For more details you can visit his official website at httpsen.wikipedia.orgwikiChrisVolstad.

The site shows his full playing history and the teams he wore. It is the best place to learn about his career.

Birthday, Age and Zodiac

Chris Volstad was born on September 23 1986. He is now forty years old. His zodiac sign is Libra.

Libra people are known for balance and fairness. They like harmony and often try to keep peace. They enjoy working with others and have a keen sense of justice.

Fun Facts and Legacy

Chris Volstad is an American baseball player born on September 23 1986. He is forty years old and his sign is Libra. His official website holds the full story of his baseball journey.

His name stays in fans hearts for his steady play and friendly spirit. He will always be remembered as a steady hand on the mound.

Chris Volstad - Quick Facts

Profile Overview of Chris Volstad

Christopher Kenneth Volstad (born September 23, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He is a 2005 graduate of Palm Beach Gardens High School. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago White Sox, and in the KBO League for the Doosan Bears.

This profile of Chris Volstad covers Career and Rise to Fame, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies and Doosan Bears.

Volstad was drafted with the 16th pick in the 2005 Major League Baseball draft, the first of three first round picks for the Marlins that year.

Career and Rise to Fame of Chris Volstad

Volstad played in amateur baseball tournaments from a young age, winning the championship in a 12-and-under travel competition for a team representing Broward and Palm Beach counties, against a team representing California's Central Valley, at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. David Adams was a teammate.

Volstad graduated from Palm Beach Gardens Community High School in 2005, pitching to a 7-2 win–loss record with one save and a 0.41 earned run average (ERA) in 10 games for the school's baseball team as a senior, striking out 98 batters and walking just eight in 69 innings pitched. He led his team deep into the regional playoffs, coming up one game short of States.

Florida Marlins of Chris Volstad

In his first season of professional baseball, Volstad went 4-3 in 13 starts (with 55 strikeout in 65 innings pitched) between the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Marlins and Jamestown Jammers of the New York–Penn League (Low-A) with a 2.22 ERA.

Volstad never returned to Jamestown, instead starting out 2006 with the Greensboro Grasshoppers of the South Atlantic League (Single-A). He went 11-8 over 26 starts with a 3.08 ERA. Volstad was later named the Marlins' #1 prospect in Baseball America's annual rankings.

Volstad started his second full pro season with the Jupiter Hammerheads of the Florida State League (High-A). He struggled somewhat compared to his first season and a half, going 8-9 in 21 games (20 starts) with a 4.50 ERA. But in later action with Florida's Double-A affiliate, the Carolina Mudcats of the Southern League, Volstad improved to a 4-2 record and a 3.16 ERA.

In 2008, Volstad continued at Carolina, posting a 4-4 record, 3.36 ERA in 15 starts before being promoted to the major leagues.

On July 6, 2008, the Marlins purchased Volstad's contract and added him to the active roster. He made his major league debut the same day in a game against the Colorado Rockies, earning the win with two scoreless innings from the bullpen.

On July 11, Volstad started his first major league game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning the win and baffling the Dodger hitters with a 94 mph fastball and sharp 12-6 curveball. Volstad pitched 8+2⁄3 innings, and gave up 1 run on 5 hits, striking out 6. Volstad added his first major league hit in this game: a single off the Dodgers starter Eric Stults. On August 7, Volstad delivered a masterful performance against the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies to reduce their lead in the division to 1+1⁄2 games. He pitched 6 innings of shutout baseball, outdueling Cole Hamels of the Phillies.

On July 8, 2009, Volstad pitched what many could argue as the best game of his career. Against the San Francisco Giants, he pitched his first career complete game allowing only five hits and no runs; his win helped the Marlins avoid a sweep. In late August, he was sent to the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs after a 1+2⁄3 inning start against the San Diego Padres. Volstad made 29 starts for Miami during the regular season, compiling a 9-13 record and 5.21 ERA with 107 strikeouts over 159 innings of work.

In September 2010, Volstad was involved in a benches-clearing brawl against the Washington Nationals. In the day's previous game, the Nationals' Nyjer Morgan intentionally ran into Marlins' catcher Brett Hayes on a play at home plate where Morgan was called out. Hayes separated his shoulder and it was determined later that night that he would miss the remainder of the season. In Morgan's first at-bat, Volstad threw at Morgan, hitting him. Morgan proceeded to steal two bases when the Marlins had an almost double digit lead, breaking an unwritten rule of ethics in the game. Offended by Morgan once again, Volstad threw another pitch at Morgan in his next at-bat, with it going behind Morgan's back. He was promptly ejected for throwing at him, and Morgan then quickly charged the mound, although Volstad stood nearly a foot taller than him. Morgan's punch connected, and Morgan was promptly knocked to the ground by Marlins' first baseman Gaby Sánchez, resulting in the brawl. After the game, Volstad sported a shiner from the Morgan punch. Volstad was suspended for 6 games because of the incident. He made 30 total starts for the Marlins during the 2010 campaign, registering a 12-9 record and 4.58 ERA with 102 strikeouts across 175 innings pitched.

Volstad made 29 starts for the Marlins in the 2011 season, posting a 5-13 record and 4.89 ERA with 117 strikeouts across 165+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Chicago Cubs

On January 5, 2012, the Marlins traded Volstad to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Carlos Zambrano. On May 18, Volstad was optioned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs after an 0-6 slump. On July 3, Volstad was recalled by the Cubs. He made a start later that day, giving up six runs over 4+1⁄3 innings, and getting the loss against the Atlanta Braves.

Colorado Rockies

On October 26, 2012, Volstad was claimed off of waivers by the Kansas City Royals. On November 20, Volstad was designated for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster. He elected free agency on November 28.

On February 4, 2013, Volstad signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies, with a chance to compete for a spot in the Colorado rotation. He had his contract selected to the major league roster on March 29. After allowing 10 runs in six games for the Rockies, Volstad was placed on waivers on June 20; he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox on June 22. Volstad became a free agent on October 1.

Doosan Bears

On November 5, 2013, Volstad signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He was released on December 27.

On December 19, 2013, Volstad signed with the Doosan Bears of the KBO League. But he was ineffective for the Bears, who released him at midseason.

Los Angeles Angels

On July 19, 2014, Volstad signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. He became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Source: adapted from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Volstad), text available under CC BY-SA 4.0.