Chris Booker (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chris Booker |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: December 9, 1976 Monroeville, Alabama, U.S. |
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| September 5, 2005, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
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| July 25, 2007, for the Washington Nationals | |||
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| Win–loss record | 0–1 | ||
| Earned run average | 14.29 | ||
| Strikeouts | 10 | ||
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Representing  United States |
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| Baseball World Cup | ||
| Gold | 2007 Tianmu | National team |
Chris Booker, born on December 9, 1976, is an American former baseball player. He used to be a pitcher in Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada. Today, he helps coach young players as the pitching coach for the Billings Mustangs.
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Chris Booker's Baseball Journey
Chris Booker started his baseball career when he was picked by the Chicago Cubs in the 1995 amateur draft. This is when professional teams choose young players to join their organizations. He played for the Cubs' minor league teams until 2001.
Playing in the Minor Leagues
In 2001, Chris joined the Cincinnati Reds. He spent four more years playing in the minor leagues. These are professional baseball leagues below Major League Baseball. Players often spend time here to improve their skills before playing in the big leagues.
Making it to the Major Leagues
Chris Booker finally made his Major League Baseball debut in 2005 with the Cincinnati Reds. This was a big moment in his career! After playing for the Reds, he signed with the Washington Nationals in November 2005.
Moving Between Teams
Baseball players sometimes move between different teams. In December 2005, the Detroit Tigers picked Chris in a special draft called the Rule 5 draft. Soon after, the Philadelphia Phillies bought him from the Tigers.
In May 2006, the Kansas City Royals claimed him. He played one game for the Royals on May 13, 2006. After that, he had a groin injury and was placed on the disabled list. He returned to the Washington Nationals in July 2006.
Final Years in MLB
Chris played 10 games for the Washington Nationals in 2006. This was the most games he played in a single season in his Major League career. He continued to play until he retired after the 2008 season.
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Chris Booker, a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
More About Baseball
- Rule 5 draft results
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
