Chip Ambres facts for kids
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Ambres batting for the Pawtucket Red Sox on May 10, 2009.
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: December 19, 1979 Beaumont, Texas, U.S. |
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| July 20, 2005, for the Kansas City Royals | |||
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| September 28, 2008, for the San Diego Padres | |||
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| Batting average | .233 | ||
| Home runs | 4 | ||
| Runs batted in | 10 | ||
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Raymond Payne "Chip" Ambres (born December 19, 1979) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Contents
- Chip Ambres' Early Life and Baseball Career
- Chip Ambres with the Boston Red Sox
- Chip Ambres' Major League Debut with the Kansas City Royals
- Chip Ambres Joins the New York Mets
- Chip Ambres with the San Diego Padres
- Chip Ambres Returns to the Boston Red Sox
- Chip Ambres' Final Season with the New York Mets
- Images for kids
Chip Ambres' Early Life and Baseball Career
Chip Ambres was born in Beaumont, Texas. He was a talented athlete in high school. At West Brook Senior High School, he was great at both baseball and American football. Many colleges wanted him to play football.
Ambres even planned to play football at Texas A&M University. But then, the Florida Marlins picked him in the 1998 MLB Draft. They offered him a large signing bonus. Ambres chose to play professional baseball instead.
Playing for the Florida Marlins
In 2000, Ambres was seen as a top young player for the Marlins. He played for their minor league teams. However, he did not get to play for the Marlins' main MLB team. After several years in the minor leagues, he became a free agent. This meant he could sign with any other team.
Chip Ambres with the Boston Red Sox
On December 21, 2004, Ambres signed a minor league contract. He joined the Boston Red Sox organization. He played for their minor league teams.
Traded to the Kansas City Royals
On July 19, 2005, the Red Sox traded Ambres. He was sent to the Kansas City Royals. This trade helped him get his chance in the Major Leagues.
Chip Ambres' Major League Debut with the Kansas City Royals
Ambres finally made it to the Major Leagues with the Kansas City Royals. Just one day after joining the team, he played his first MLB game. This happened in Cleveland against the Cleveland Indians. In his first game, he played well, getting two hits including a double.
Best Season with the Royals
The 2005 season was Ambres' best year in the Major Leagues. He played in 53 games for the Royals. He finished the season with a batting average of .241. He also hit four home runs and had nine RBI.
In 2006, Ambres played in the minor leagues for the Royals. He did not play any games for the main team. After the season, he became a free agent again.
Chip Ambres Joins the New York Mets
On December 27, 2006, the New York Mets signed Ambres. He joined their minor league system.
Memorable Hit with the Mets
Ambres was called up to the Mets' MLB team on July 17, 2007. A few days later, on July 22, he got a game-winning hit. This was his first Major League hit since 2005. Shortly after, he was sent back to the minor leagues. He finished the 2007 season playing for the New Orleans Zephyrs. After the season, he became a free agent.
Chip Ambres with the San Diego Padres
On November 19, 2007, Ambres signed a minor league contract. He joined the San Diego Padres organization. He was invited to their 2008 spring training.
Playing for the Padres
Ambres was called up to the Padres' MLB team on July 8, 2008. He played in games against the Florida Marlins. Later that season, he was sent back to the minor leagues. The Padres brought him back to the MLB team on September 2. After the 2008 season ended, Ambres chose to become a free agent.
Chip Ambres Returns to the Boston Red Sox
On January 24, 2009, Ambres signed another minor league deal. He rejoined the Boston Red Sox organization.
Chip Ambres' Final Season with the New York Mets
On June 10, 2009, the New York Mets acquired Chip Ambres again. He was assigned to the Buffalo Bisons, a minor league team. He finished his professional playing career there.
Career Summary
Over 11 seasons in the minor leagues, Ambres had a batting average of .259. He hit 125 home runs and stole 175 bases.
Images for kids
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Ambres batting for the Pawtucket Red Sox on May 10, 2009.
