Gustavo Adolfo Chacín (pronounced: /tʃɑˈsin/; born December 4, 1980 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Chacín throws a fastball that ranges between 87–92 mph, a changeup, and a fringy curveball at best. However, he has added a cut fastball this season that is effective against right-handers and has helped him turn the corner in his career.
In 2004, Chacín led all minor leaguers with 18 wins, and was the 24th pitcher used by the Blue Jays, tying the team record set in the 2002 season. Beside this, Chacín became the first left-handed starter to win his major debut against the New York Yankees in the Joe Torre era (1996–present).
Chacín began at "AA" Eastern League New Hampshire. He was 16-2 with 109 strikeouts and a 2.86 ERA in 141.2 innings, having earned his promotion to the "AAA" International League Syracuse Chiefs after a 34-innings scoreless streak.
With the Chiefs, Chacín posted a 2-0 record with 14 SO and a 2.31 ERA in 11.2 innings. Then, he was promoted to the Blue Jays and made his debut on September 20, 2004 at Yankee Stadium. Chacín allowed two earned runs on three hits over seven innings for the win, as Toronto passed the Yankees 6-3.
In his second start, Chacín held the Orioles to four hits and a run in seven innings, but took the loss. At the end of the season, he compiled a 1-1 record with six strikeouts and a 2.57 ERA in 14 innings.
2005
* At spring training, Chacín surprised some observers by landing a spot on the Jays' starting rotation. The rookie jumped out to a hot start in the American League, earning a record of 4-1 with 18 strikeouts and a 2.41 ERA over 32.2 innings through the month of April, and was selected the AL Rookie of the Month[1].
* In July, Chacín won five of his six starts, being named the Rookie of the Month for second time in the season[2].
* Pitched and won the final game of the season for the Blue Jays against the Kansas City Royals with a solid pitching line of: 7.2 innings, 7 hits allowed, 1 run, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts in the 7-2 Blue Jay win.
* Chacín finished the season with a record of 13-9 and 3.72 ERA in 34 starts. He collected 121 strikeouts in 203 innings.
* Finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting, netting two first place votes and fourteen total points.
* Named to Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team along with fellow Blue Jay Russ Adams.
2006
Chacín finished his 2006 season 9-4 with a 5.05 ERA.
2007
Chacín was arrested on Friday, March 16 for driving under the influence in Tampa, Florida. The left-hander was stopped by Tampa Police at 3:43 a.m. ET and booked on the misdemeanor charge. Police reports indicated that Chacín's blood alcohol level measured .150, which is much higher than the legal limit of .08. The pitcher was released on a $500 bond.
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