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Jhoulys Jose Chacín Molina (Yo-LEASE Sha-SEEN) (born January 7, 1988) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Professional career
Colorado Rockies
Chacín signed with the Colorado Rockies as an international free agent in 2004, and was considered to be one of their top prospects prior to 2009 and 2010. Chacín was called up directly to the majors from the Double-A Tulsa Drillers on July 24, 2009. In 2010, in his first full season in MLB with the Rockies, Chacín had 9 wins, a 3.28 ERA, and led all NL rookies in strikeouts with 138.
Chacín started the 2011 season as one of the best young pitchers in baseball, but after the second half of the season, he became inconsistent with his mechanics. He did, however, finish with a record of 11–14 with a 3.62 ERA in 31 starts. In 194 innings pitched, he struck out 150 batters. However, he led the National League in walks with 87. He threw his first career shutout in his first career complete game on April 15, 2011. In 2012, Chacín was limited to just 14 starts due to a pectoral injury.
In 2013, Chacín rebounded to give the Rockies a much needed lift in the rotation. He finished 14-10 with 3.47 ERA in 197.1 innings pitched. He kept the ball in the ballpark, allowing 11 home runs, 6 of which were allowed in Coors Field. Chacín began the 2014 season on the DL with shoulder inflammation. Chacín's 2014 was not good at all, as he battled through injury and inconsistency, managing to start just 11 games before being shut down for the season due to injury. His record finished at 1-7 and a career worst 5.40 ERA.
On March 22, 2015, Chacín was released by the Rockies.
Cleveland Indians
On April 14, 2015, Chacín was signed to a minor league deal by the Cleveland Indians. He was granted his release on June 18 after exercising an opt-out clause. He had a 3.21 ERA in 7 starts for the Triple-A Columbus Clippers.
Arizona Diamondbacks
On June 20, 2015, Chacín signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Towards season's end, Chacin started 4 games for the D'Backs.
Atlanta Braves
On December 14, 2015, Chacín signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. He was also given a non-roster invitation to MLB Spring training. Chacín began the 2016 season with the Gwinnett Braves of the Class AAA International League, and was promoted to the major leagues on April 12.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
On May 11, 2016, the Braves traded Chacín to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for minor league pitcher Adam McCreery.
San Diego Padres
On December 20, 2016, Chacín signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres.
Personal life
On December 1, 2010, Chacin's girlfriend Alba Iratorza gave birth to his daughter, Nicole.
