Chris Beasley
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Christopher Charles Beasley (b. June 23, 1962) is a former middle relief pitcher
in Major League Baseball
who played briefly for the California Angels
during the season. Listed at 6' 2", 190 lb., Beasley batted and threw right-handed. A native of Jackson, Tennessee
, he attended Arizona State University
.
in the 6th round of the 1982 January draft, however he didn't sign. He was drafted by the Angels in the 27th round of the regular draft in 1983, however he again did not sign. He finally signed with the Cleveland Indians
after being drafted by them in the ninth round of the 1984 draft.
A star pitcher for the ASU Sun Devils, Beasley played in the 1983
and 1984
College World Series
.
He began his professional career in 1984, pitching for the Batavia Trojans. He went 6-5 with a 4.01 ERA for them. In 1985, he pitched for the Waterloo Indians
and Waterbury Indians
, going a combined 8-13 with a 3.58 ERA. He went 8-9 with a 3.82 ERA in 1986.
In 1987, he began the season with the Williamsport Bills
, however he was released by the Indians on June 15. On June 30, he was signed by the Seattle Mariners
and finished the season with their minor league team, the Chattanooga Lookouts
. He went a combined 4-10 with a 5.28 ERA in 1987.
On March 23, 1988 the Mariners released Beasley. He did not pitch in 1988. However, on February 10, 1989, he was signed by the Angels. He pitched for the Palm Springs Angels
and Midland Angels in 1989, going a combined 12-7 with a 3.39 ERA. He pitched for the Edmonton Trappers
in 1990, going 12-9 with a 4.49 ERA.
In 1991, Beasley spent about half the season in the minors and half in the majors. He went 3-5 with a 5.26 ERA for the Trappers in the minors. On July 20, he made his big league debut, pitching against his former team, the Cleveland Indians. He worked one inning in his big league debut, allowing a walk and no earned runs. He recorded his first career strikeout in that game as well. Overall, Beasley went 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA in 22 big league games that season, giving up 10 earned runs on 26 hits and 10 walks
while striking out
14 in 26 ⅔ innings of work. He played his final game on September 29.
He played his final professional season in 1992, with the Edmonton Trappers. He went 2-1 with a 4.09 ERA with them.
Overall, he went 55-59 with a 4.15 ERA in his minor league career.
Middle relief pitcher
In baseball, middle relief pitchers are relief pitchers who commonly pitch in the 6th or 7th innings or in situations where several innings worth of work is required . In the National League, a middle reliever often comes in after the starting pitcher has been pulled for a pinch hitter...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played briefly for the California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
during the season. Listed at 6' 2", 190 lb., Beasley batted and threw right-handed. A native of Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson is a city in Madison County, Tennessee, United States. The total population was 65,211 at the 2010 census. Jackson is the primary city of the Jackson, Tennessee metropolitan area, which is included in the Jackson-Humboldt, Tennessee Combined Statistical Area...
, he attended Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
.
Draft
Beasley was drafted three times. He was originally drafted by the Chicago White SoxChicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
in the 6th round of the 1982 January draft, however he didn't sign. He was drafted by the Angels in the 27th round of the regular draft in 1983, however he again did not sign. He finally signed with the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
after being drafted by them in the ninth round of the 1984 draft.
A star pitcher for the ASU Sun Devils, Beasley played in the 1983
1983 College World Series
The 1983 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 3 to June 11. The thirty-seventh tournament's champion was The University of Texas, coached by Cliff Gustafson...
and 1984
1984 College World Series
The 1984 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 1 to June 10. The thirty-eighth tournament's champion was California State University, Fullerton, coached by Augie Garrido...
College World Series
College World Series
The College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...
.
Professional career
In the minor leagues, Beasley was mostly used as a starting pitcher.He began his professional career in 1984, pitching for the Batavia Trojans. He went 6-5 with a 4.01 ERA for them. In 1985, he pitched for the Waterloo Indians
Waterloo Indians
The Waterloo Indians were a minor league baseball team that played from 1977 to 1988 in the Midwest League. They played their home games at Riverfront Stadium and were affiliated with the Cleveland Indians. They were located in Waterloo, Iowa....
and Waterbury Indians
Waterbury Indians
The Waterbury Indians, a one-time Eastern League affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, played at Municipal Stadium in Waterbury, Connecticut from 1968 to 1969 and again from 1985 to 1986.-Year-by-year record:-Sources:*...
, going a combined 8-13 with a 3.58 ERA. He went 8-9 with a 3.82 ERA in 1986.
In 1987, he began the season with the Williamsport Bills
Williamsport Bills
The Williamsport Bills were a Class AA Eastern League baseball affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, and New York Mets from 1987 to 1991 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in the United States...
, however he was released by the Indians on June 15. On June 30, he was signed by the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
and finished the season with their minor league team, the Chattanooga Lookouts
Chattanooga Lookouts
The Chattanooga Lookouts are a minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. They are named for nearby Lookout Mountain. The team, which plays in the Southern League, has been a Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers major-league club since the 2009 season. The Lookouts...
. He went a combined 4-10 with a 5.28 ERA in 1987.
On March 23, 1988 the Mariners released Beasley. He did not pitch in 1988. However, on February 10, 1989, he was signed by the Angels. He pitched for the Palm Springs Angels
Palm Springs Angels
The Palm Springs Angels were a minor league baseball team of the Class A California League from 1986 to 1993 and an affiliate of the California Angels...
and Midland Angels in 1989, going a combined 12-7 with a 3.39 ERA. He pitched for the Edmonton Trappers
Edmonton Trappers
The Edmonton Trappers were a minor league baseball team in the Pacific Coast League, ending with the 2004 season. Home games were played at Telus Field in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada....
in 1990, going 12-9 with a 4.49 ERA.
In 1991, Beasley spent about half the season in the minors and half in the majors. He went 3-5 with a 5.26 ERA for the Trappers in the minors. On July 20, he made his big league debut, pitching against his former team, the Cleveland Indians. He worked one inning in his big league debut, allowing a walk and no earned runs. He recorded his first career strikeout in that game as well. Overall, Beasley went 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA in 22 big league games that season, giving up 10 earned runs on 26 hits and 10 walks
Base on balls
A base on balls is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire calls balls. It is better known as a walk. The base on balls is defined in Section 2.00 of baseball's Official Rules, and further detail is given in 6.08...
while striking out
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
14 in 26 ⅔ innings of work. He played his final game on September 29.
He played his final professional season in 1992, with the Edmonton Trappers. He went 2-1 with a 4.09 ERA with them.
Overall, he went 55-59 with a 4.15 ERA in his minor league career.