Michael Chavis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Michael Chavis |
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Chavis playing for the Indianapolis Indians in 2021
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| Chunichi Dragons – No. 23 | |||
| First baseman / Second baseman | |||
| Born: August 11, 1995 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| April 20, 2019, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) |
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| Batting average | .238 | ||
| Home runs | 42 | ||
| Runs batted in | 142 | ||
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Michael Scott Chavis (born August 11, 1995) is an American professional baseball player. He is an infielder, which means he usually plays positions like first base or second base. He currently plays for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league. Before that, he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams like the Boston Red Sox. Chavis is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and weighs 210 pounds (95 kg).
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A Star in High School
Chavis went to Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia. He was so good at baseball that he planned to play for Clemson University. In 2014, he showed off his power by winning a home run contest for top high school players.
As a senior, he was named the best baseball player in the state of Georgia. In 28 games, he had an amazing batting average of .580, hit 13 home runs, and had 37 runs batted in (RBIs).
Professional Baseball Career
Climbing the Ranks with the Red Sox
Minor League Journey
Instead of going to college, Chavis decided to play professional baseball right away. The Boston Red Sox chose him in the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. He started in the minor leagues, which are teams where players train to get to the major leagues.
He played for several minor league teams, including the Greenville Drive and the Portland Sea Dogs. In 2017, he had a fantastic season, hitting 31 home runs between two teams. He was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Carolina League All-Star Game. His great performance made him one of the top young players in the Red Sox organization.
Rule Violation
In April 2018, Chavis was suspended for 80 games. This was because he tested positive for a substance that was against league rules. Chavis said that he never knowingly took anything that was on the banned list. After his suspension, he returned to playing and did very well, hitting .298 in 46 games that season.
Making it to the Major Leagues
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On April 19, 2019, Chavis was called up to play for the Boston Red Sox in the major leagues. The very next day, he got a hit in his first-ever MLB game. A few days later, on April 23, he hit his first major league home run.
Chavis had an amazing start. He was so good in his first full month that he won the American League Rookie of the Month Award for May 2019. On July 15, he hit his first grand slam, which is a home run with the bases loaded that scores four runs. He finished his first season with the Red Sox with 18 home runs and 58 RBIs in 95 games.
He played for Boston in 2020 and part of 2021. In 2020, he hit five home runs in 42 games.
Playing for Other MLB Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates
On July 30, 2021, the Red Sox traded Chavis to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Pirates for the rest of 2021 and all of the 2022 season. In 2022, he played in 129 games, hitting 14 home runs and getting 49 RBIs. After the season, he became a free agent, which meant he could sign with any team.
Washington Nationals and More
In 2023, Chavis signed with the Washington Nationals. He played in 48 games for them before becoming a free agent again. In early 2024, he signed with the Seattle Mariners and played for their Triple-A team. Later that year, he joined the Chicago White Sox organization. In early 2025, he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and played for their Triple-A team.
Moving to Japan
On July 11, 2025, Chavis signed a contract to play for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan. This was a new chapter in his baseball career, allowing him to play in one of the top professional leagues outside of North America.
Personal Life
Chavis has a popular nickname: "Ice Horse." The name was created by a podcast about the Red Sox and became a fan favorite. Even Chavis himself likes and uses the nickname.
Chavis is a Christian and often shares positive messages on social media. He has said that his father is of Cherokee heritage.
Fun Facts About Michael Chavis
Michael Chavis has a cool nickname: "Ice Horse." This nickname was first used on a Red Sox podcast and quickly became popular with fans and even Michael himself!
Michael is a Christian. He often shares encouraging messages on social media, using his platform to talk about his faith. He has mentioned that his father is of Cherokee Indian heritage and his mother is from New York.
