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Chris Volstad Bio

• Fullname: Christopher Kenneth Volstad
• Born: 9/23/1986 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Draft: 2005, Florida Marlins, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 16
• High School: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Debut: 7/06/2008

Single … graduated from Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) High School in 2005 … went 7-2 with a 0.41 ERA, one save and 98 strikeouts over 10 games as a senior.

2017

Was with Class AAA Charlotte for its entire season before joining the White Sox active roster in September ... Was 1-0 with a 1.08 ERA (1 ER/8.1 IP) in four relief outings and 0-2 with a 7.36 ERA (9 ER/11.0 IP) in two starts ... His contract purchased from Charlotte on 9/8 ... Made his Sox debut on 9/10 vs. San Francisco, allowing one hit over 1.0 scoreless IP … it was his first major-league appearance since 6/24/15 vs. Cincinnati with Pittsburgh ... Replaced starter Carson Fulmer (blister) with one out in the first inning on 9/21 at Houston … earned the win after allowing just one run over 4.1 IP … marked his first victory since 9/10/12 ... His start on 9/26 vs. Los Angeles-AL (L; 6 ER/5.0 IP) was his first start in the majors since 10/2/12 vs. Houston ... Made 18 starts and nine relief appearances with Charlotte ... Suffered the loss in both of his complete games: 7/3 vs. Gwinnett (4 ER/6.0 IP) and 7/17 at Rochester (4 ER/6.0 IP).

2016

Tied for the team lead with eight wins and two complete games and ranked second with 84 strikeouts at Charlotte ... Tossed complete games on 6/30 at Lehigh Valley (L; 2 ER/8.0 IP) and 7/21 at Indianapolis (L; 1 ER/8.0 IP).

2015

Tied for third in the International League in wins and ranked fifth in IP at Class AAA Indianapolis ... Allowed just three home runs all season … held opponents homerless in 17 straight outings (15 starts) from 5/13-8/17 ... Tossed at least 6.0 scoreless IP four times: 4/11 vs. Columbus (6.0 IP), 6/6 at Lehigh Valley (7.0), 7/26 vs. Louisville (7.0) and 9/7 at Louisville (7.0) ... Batted .353 (6-17) over 10 games … went 2-4 with two doubles and four RBI on 8/28 at Louisville.

2014

Appeared in seven games with Class AAA Salt Lake after signing as a minor-league free agent with the Angels on 7/18 ... Was placed on the disabled list on 8/28 with a strained right forearm and missed the rest of the season ... Played with Doosan of the Korean Baseball Organization.

2013

Spent most of the season at Class AAA Colorado Springs, leading the team with seven wins … appeared in six relief appearances over two stints with Colorado ... Made the Rockies Opening Day roster … was optioned to Colorado Springs on 4/19, recalled on 6/12 and optioned again on 6/18 ... Tossed complete games on 8/10 vs. Nashville (W; 2 ER/7.0 IP) and 8/20 at Tacoma (L; 3 ER/8.0 IP) ... Made five starts with Licey of the Dominican Winter League.

2012

Made 21 starts with the Cubs after being traded by Miami in exchange for RHP Carlos Zambrano on 1/5 ... Made the Cubs Opening Day roster and made his Cubs debut on 4/9 vs. Milwaukee ... Went 0-9 with a 6.88 ERA (53 ER/69.1 IP) and 41 strikeouts over his first 13 starts of the season.

2011

Chris set a career mark with 117 strikeouts in his final season with the Marlins...after going 0-4 with a 5.01 ERA (13 ER/23.1 IP) in August, he posted a 2.32 ERA (8 ER/31.0 IP) in September - had four no-decisions in five starts, however...His 2.32 ERA in September was the second-lowest ERA he recorded in a month with at least five starts...he posted a 2.25 ERA in September of 2008...Did not allow more than two earned runs in his last six starts, holding opponents to a .252 batting average...Tossed a season-high 7.0 innings six times, last done September 23 at Milwaukee...Began the year with the Marlins, but was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans, July 23...made three starts for the Zephyrs, going 1-1 with a 4.42 ERA (9 ER/18.1 IP) before being recalled August 12...Hit .196 (9-for-46) at the dish for the Marlins.

2010

Posted a 12-9 record with two complete games and 4.58 ERA in 30 starts for the Marlins. Set career-highs in wins, starts, complete games and innings pitched (175.0) ... Over his first 17 starts, went 4-8 with one complete game and a 4.78 ERA (98.0 IP/52 ER) ... Tossed his first complete game of the season and second of his career on May 1 vs. Washington, allowing just one run on four hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. Marked a season-high with eight strikeouts in the game ... Took losses in four straight games from May 12-28, marking his longest losing streak of the season ... His best month came in May as he posted a 2-4 mark and 3.43 ERA (39.1 IP/15 ER) in six starts. In September, posted a 4-0 mark with a complete game and 4.46 ERA (36.1 IP/18 ER) in six starts ... Optioned to triple-A New Orleans on July 6. Made three starts with the Zephyrs, going 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA (17.0 IP/6 ER) prior to being recalled on July 25 ... Following his recall on July 25, finished the season 8-1 with a 4.32 ERA (77.0 IP/37 ER) over his last 13 starts ... Threw his second complete game of the year, third career, on September 20 vs. St. Louis. Limited Cardinals to just five hits in the Marlins 4-0 victory. Marked second career complete game shutout. Blanked San Francisco on July 8, 2009 at AT&T Park ... Ended the season by winning his final six decisions to mark a career-best win streak. In his eight starts over the streak, allowed just four home runs and had an ERA of 3.75 (50.1 IP/21 ER) ... Tallied quality starts in 15 of his 30 assignments and limited opponents to three earned runs-or-less 20 times ... Made equal starts at home and on road (15), going 6-4 with a 3.57 ERA (93.1 IP/37 ER) at home. When on the road, went 6-5 with a 5.73 ERA (81.2 IP/52 ER). Allowed just three home runs at Sun Life Stadium, yet surrendered 14 in other ballparks.

2009

Made his first Opening Day roster out of Spring Training and went on to post a 9-13 record and 5.21 ERA in 29 starts for the Marlins...Started one game at triple-A New Orleans after being optioned on August 28. Allowed three runs on five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts in a loss to Nashville on September 6...Recalled by Florida on September 8 and made one start, taking the loss against New York on September 27...Tossed his first career complete game shutout on July 8 at San Francisco. Surrendered five hits while striking out six. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, he became the third-youngest player in Marlins' history to pitch a shutout. Dontrelle Willis threw two shutouts five days apart in 2003, the first one at the ripe old age of 21 years, 155 days old and Anibal Sanchez threw one at the age of 22 years, 191 days old in 2006...From July 21 to August 16, strung together a season best three game win streak (six starts)...Dropped a career-high four consecutive decisions twice; May 31 to June 16 and August 22 to the end of the season...Struck out nine batters on May 20 vs. Arizona to establish a career-high...Through his first 12 starts, marked a 4-5 record and 3.65 ERA (74.0 IP/30 ER). Over his final 17 starts, went 5-8 with a 6.56 ERA (85.0 IP/62 ER)...His finest month was in April, where he went 2-0 with a 2.67 ERA (30.1 IP/9 ER) in five starts...Surrendered a career-high eight runs on June 16 at Fenway Park against the Red Sox.

2008

Started the season at double-A Carolina, where he put up a 4- 4 record and 3.36 ERA (91.0 IP/34 ER) in 15 starts for the Mudcats...did not allow a single home run in 91.0 innings in the Minor Leagues...named to Southern League All-Star team, but did not participate as his contract was selected by Florida on July 6...Made Major League debut on July 6 at COL...tossed 2.0 scoreless innings, allowing two hits with two strikeouts, to earn his first ML win...Inserted into starting rotation, July 11 at LAD...in first ML start, tossed 8.2 innings, allowing one run on five hits with a walk and six strikeouts...he became the sixth player since 1971 to record a win in his first two ML appearances; one as a starter, the other as a reliever, and first since Doug Waechter in 2003...the others to accomplish the feat are: David Nied (1992), John Farrell (1987), John Montefusco (1974) and Monty Montgomery (1971)...He recorded quality starts in nine of his 14 starting assignments... only allowed four or more runs in a game twice (August 1 vs. COL and August 23 at ARI), while holding opponents to two-or-less runs in eight of his starts...Allowed only three home runs in 84.1 innings at the Major League level...tossed a combined 175.1 innings between Carolina and Florida, marking the most innings in a single season in his professional career...Struck out a season-high six batters on three occasions; July 11 at LAD, July 26 at CHI and August 1 vs. COL...Named Marlins' Rookie of the Year by the South Florida Baseball Writers Association of America.

2007

His 12 combined wins in 2007 tied him with Graham Taylor for most among Marlins' Minor Leaguers...was second in organization with 118 total strikeouts and finished sixth with an ERA of 3.96...was second among Hammerheads' pitchers with 93 strikeouts and 126.0 innings pitched... pitched first career complete-game shutout on June 30 against Lakeland, allowing six hits while striking out five and walking one batter... pitched second complete game two weeks later in 4-1 loss at Ft. Myers.

2006

Played entire season with Greensboro (A), going 11-8 with 3.08 ERA in 26 starts...Went 4-0 with 2.81 ERA in April, winning four straight starts from April 11-27 after receiving no-decision in first start of season...in two of first four wins, blanked opponents in 7.0-inning efforts...held West Virginia scoreless in 7.0 innings en route to win on April 11, allowing three hits with two strikeouts...allowed just five hits with seven strikeouts and earned win in 7.0-inning start on April 22...won five straight decisions from June 27 to August 3, going 5-0 with 1.26 ERA over seven starts during that span...Finished second among Marlins minor leaguers with 11 wins, behind only Jose Garcia (12 wins with Albuquerque, Carolina, Jupiter)...was fourth among Marlins farm hands with .579 winning percentage, 3.08 ERA and 152.0 innings.

2005

Spent time with the Marlins' affiliates in the Gulf Coast League (R) and Jamestown (A), after he was selected in the first round of the June Draft...began season in the GCL and went 1-1 with 2.33 ERA in six starts...charged with first pro decision on July 18 at the GCL Mets, a loss after allowing four runs (3 ER) in 6.0 innings...earned first pro win on July 23 against the GCL Nationals, holding them to three runs (1 ER) on seven hits with season-high seven strikeouts in 7.0 innings...promoted to Jamestown on July 25, and went 3-2 with 2.13 ERA in seven starts...named to New York-Penn League All-Star Team...after starting 1-2, won final two decisions...held Auburn scoreless on six hits with three walks and five strikeouts in 6.0 innings en route to win on August 19...blanked Batavia in 5.0 innings and earned win on September 4 (Game Two), yielding seven hits with two walks and four strikeouts.

Awards

NYP Mid-Season All-Star

SOU Mid-Season All-Star

Marlins Rookie of the Year

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Latest Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	February 14, 2020	Cincinnati Reds signed free agent RHP Chris Volstad to a minor league contract.
	July 31, 2018	Chicago White Sox released RHP Chris Volstad.
	July 27, 2018	Chicago White Sox designated RHP Chris Volstad for assignment.
	April 12, 2018	Chicago White Sox selected the contract of RHP Chris Volstad from Charlotte Knights.
	April 5, 2018	RHP Chris Volstad assigned to Charlotte Knights.
	January 22, 2018	Chicago White Sox signed free agent RHP Chris Volstad to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	October 9, 2017	RHP Chris Volstad elected free agency.
	October 4, 2017	Chicago White Sox sent RHP Chris Volstad outright to Charlotte Knights.
	September 8, 2017	Chicago White Sox selected the contract of RHP Chris Volstad from Charlotte Knights.
	August 20, 2017	Charlotte Knights activated RHP Chris Volstad from the 7-day disabled list.
	August 15, 2017	Charlotte Knights placed RHP Chris Volstad on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to August 13, 2017.
	February 28, 2017	RHP Chris Volstad assigned to Chicago White Sox.
	December 28, 2016	RHP Chris Volstad assigned to Charlotte Knights.
	December 16, 2016	Chicago White Sox signed free agent RHP Chris Volstad to a minor league contract.
	November 7, 2016	RHP Chris Volstad elected free agency.
	March 18, 2016	RHP Chris Volstad assigned to Charlotte Knights.
	March 17, 2016	Chicago White Sox signed free agent RHP Chris Volstad to a minor league contract.
	March 12, 2016	Atlanta Braves released RHP Chris Volstad.
	October 11, 2015	Atlanta Braves signed free agent RHP Chris Volstad to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	October 5, 2015	RHP Chris Volstad elected free agency.
	July 3, 2015	Indianapolis Indians activated RHP Chris Volstad.
	July 2, 2015	Pittsburgh Pirates sent RHP Chris Volstad outright to Indianapolis Indians.
	June 28, 2015	Pittsburgh Pirates designated RHP Chris Volstad for assignment.
	June 24, 2015	Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of RHP Chris Volstad from Indianapolis Indians.
	January 30, 2015	RHP Chris Volstad assigned to Indianapolis Indians.
	January 28, 2015	Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent RHP Chris Volstad to a minor league contract.
	September 18, 2014	Salt Lake Bees activated RHP Chris Volstad from the 7-day disabled list.
	August 30, 2014	Salt Lake Bees placed RHP Chris Volstad on the 7-day disabled list. Right Elbow Sprain
	July 18, 2014	RHP Chris Volstad assigned to Salt Lake Bees.
	July 18, 2014	Los Angeles Angels signed free agent RHP Chris Volstad to a minor league contract.
	December 27, 2013	Los Angeles Angels released RHP Chris Volstad.
	November 11, 2013	Chris Volstad assigned to Salt Lake Bees.
	November 5, 2013	Los Angeles Angels signed free agent RHP Chris Volstad to a minor league contract.
	October 17, 2013	RHP Chris Volstad assigned to Tigres del Licey.
	October 1, 2013	RHP Chris Volstad elected free agency.
	June 22, 2013	Colorado Rockies sent RHP Chris Volstad outright to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
	June 22, 2013	Chris Volstad assigned to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
	June 20, 2013	Colorado Rockies designated Chris Volstad for assignment.
	June 16, 2013	Colorado Rockies optioned RHP Chris Volstad to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
	June 12, 2013	Colorado Rockies recalled Chris Volstad from Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
	April 19, 2013	Colorado Rockies optioned Chris Volstad to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
	March 29, 2013	Colorado Rockies selected the contract of Chris Volstad from Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
	March 28, 2013	Chris Volstad assigned to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
	February 4, 2013	Colorado Rockies signed free agent RHP Chris Volstad to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	November 28, 2012	RHP Chris Volstad elected free agency.
	November 20, 2012	Kansas City Royals designated RHP Chris Volstad for assignment.
	October 26, 2012	Kansas City Royals claimed RHP Chris Volstad off waivers from Chicago Cubs.
	August 1, 2012	Chicago Cubs recalled Chris Volstad from Iowa Cubs.
	July 8, 2012	Chicago Cubs optioned Chris Volstad to Iowa Cubs.
	July 3, 2012	Chicago Cubs recalled Chris Volstad from Iowa Cubs.
	May 18, 2012	Chicago Cubs optioned Chris Volstad to Iowa Cubs.
	January 5, 2012	Chicago Cubs traded RHP Carlos Zambrano to Miami Marlins for RHP Chris Volstad.
	August 11, 2011	Florida Marlins recalled Chris Volstad from New Orleans Zephyrs.
	July 23, 2011	Florida Marlins optioned Chris Volstad to New Orleans Zephyrs.
	July 25, 2010	Florida Marlins recalled Chris Volstad from New Orleans Zephyrs.
	July 7, 2010	Florida Marlins optioned Chris Volstad to New Orleans Zephyrs.
	September 8, 2009	Florida Marlins recalled Chris Volstad from New Orleans Zephyrs.
	August 29, 2009	Florida Marlins optioned Chris Volstad to New Orleans Zephyrs.

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