Chris Withrow

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Pitcher
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Austin, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 12, 2013, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
September 17, 2016, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record6–0
Earned run average3.07
Strikeouts99
Teams

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Christopher Michael Withrow (born April 1, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves.

Career

Amateur career

Withrow attended Midland Christian School in Midland, Texas.[1] As a senior at Midland, Withrow had a 8–1 win–loss record with a 1.32 earned run average (ERA) and 90 strikeouts for the school's baseball team.

Los Angeles Dodgers

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Withrow with the Inland Empire 66ers

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Withrow in the first round of the 2007 MLB draft. He missed most of the 2008 season with an assortment of injuries and then spent the majority of 2009 with the Inland Empire 66ers, where he was 6–6 with a 4.69 ERA in 19 appearances. He was rated as the Dodgers #2 prospect by the MLB Network before the 2010 season and was assigned by the Dodgers to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts. He started 27 games for the Lookouts, with a record of 4–9 and a 5.97 ERA.

In 2011 with the Lookouts, he started 25 games and finished 6–6 with a 4.20 ERA. He was added to the 40-man roster after the season to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft. In 2012, after 7 starts, the Dodgers decided to turn him into a relief pitcher. He finished the season with a 3–3 record and 4.65 ERA in 22 games. The Dodgers promoted him to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes to start 2013.

The Dodgers promoted Withrow to the major leagues for the first time on June 11, 2013. He made his debut the following night in relief against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In Page Template:Fraction/styles.css has no content.2⁄3 of an inning, he allowed 3 hits, walked one and struck out one. In 26 games for the Dodgers he was 3–0 with a 2.60 ERA and also picked up his first save on September 3 against the Colorado Rockies.

Withrow began 2014 in the Dodgers bullpen and pitched 21Page Template:Fraction/styles.css has no content.1⁄3 innings in 20 games. He had a 2.95 ERA and 28 strikeouts but he also walked 18. However, on May 30, he was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right elbow, requiring Tommy John surgery, which shut him down for the rest of the season.[2] He remained on the 60-day disabled list at the start of the 2015 season.[3]

Atlanta Braves

On May 27, 2015, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves (with Juan Uribe) in exchange for Alberto Callaspo, Eric Stults, Ian Thomas and Juan Jaime.[4] Though Withrow was eligible for arbitration, he and the Braves agreed to a one-year contract for the 2016 season worth $610,000 on January 14.[5] Withrow was invited to spring training, but did not make the team, instead starting the 2016 season with the Triple A Gwinnett Braves.[6] Withrow received his first callup of the season on April 10, and returned to the minors on May 1.[7][8] On May 26, the Braves recalled Withrow.[9] He pitched at the major league level until August 6, when he was placed on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation.[10] Withrow returned and made six appearances during the first half of September. In 46 total appearances for Atlanta, he compiled a 3-0 record and 3.58 ERA with 28 strikeouts across Page Template:Fraction/styles.css has no content.37+2⁄3 innings pitched. On December 2, the Braves non-tendered Withrow, making him a free agent.[11]

Kansas City Royals

On January 7, 2017, Withrow signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals that included an invitation to spring training.[12] He spent the entire season on the disabled list and elected free agency on November 6.[13]

Personal life

Withrow's father, Mike, played college baseball for the University of Texas at Austin and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox. Withrow has two brothers, Matt and Steve, who are also baseball players.[14] Matt was selected in the sixth round of the 2015 MLB draft by the Braves.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."MLB: Midland Christian grad Withrow gets call-up to majors". June 11, 2013.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Chris Withrow needs TJ surgery". May 30, 2014.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Dodgers sign RHP Beachy after 2nd Tommy John surgery". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 21, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Hoornstra, J.P. (May 27, 2015). "The six-player Juan Uribe trade is official". LA Daily News. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bowman, Mark (January 14, 2016). "Braves avoid arbitration with reliever Withrow". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2016. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.O'Brien, David (March 14, 2016). "Withrow among 3 Braves relievers sent to minors". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bowman, Mark (April 10, 2016). "Braves summon reliever Withrow from Triple-A". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bowman, Mark (May 1, 2016). "Callup of Bonifacio delayed by technicality". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bowman, Mark (May 26, 2016). "Braves make tough decision to option Kelly". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bowman, Mark (August 6, 2016). "Braves put Withrow on DL; Roe joins roster". Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bowman, Mark (December 2, 2016). "Braves agree to deals with Recker, Rodriguez". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2016. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Wilmoth, Charlie (January 7, 2017). "Royals Sign Chris Withrow, Al Alburquerque, Brandon League To Minor League Deals". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Eddy, Matt (November 7, 2017). "Minor League Free Agents 2017". Baseball America. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Mason, Jordan (May 9, 2012). "Matt the latest Withrow to make his mark at MCS on the diamond". Midland Reporter Telegram. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bowman, Mark (June 10, 2015). "Braves draft Withrow's brother -- another hurler". MLB.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved June 10, 2015.

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