Aroldis Chapman, baseball player, 2010

Aroldis Chapman

Active Player

Born: 2/28/1988 in Holguín, Holguín, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2010-08-31

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 218 lbs

Full name: Albertin Aroldis Chapman

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Biography

Aroldis Chapman, born in 1988, is a prominent baseball pitcher who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2010. Known for his extraordinary fastball that has been clocked at record speeds, Chapman has established himself as one of the premier closers of his generation. With a career record of 60-48 and a remarkable earned run average (ERA) of 2.52, he continues to strike out batters at an impressive rate, totaling 1,331 strikeouts throughout his career. His ability to dominate late in games is highlighted by his 367 saves, making him a critical asset for any team he plays for. Chapman's excellence on the mound is further underscored by his selection to the All-Star team seven times, showcasing his consistent performance and recognition among peers and fans alike. His career spans an era characterized by powerful hitters and evolving pitching strategies, and he remains a key figure in the ongoing narrative of modern baseball. As an active player, Chapman not only contributes to his team's success but also influences the game with his unique pitching style and unparalleled velocity, solidifying his legacy in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
60 49 871 0 0 0 371 829.0 480 231 54 411 1339 2.51 0

Career ERA 2.51 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 39.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2010 CIN NL 2 2 15 0 0 0 0 13.3 9 3 5 19 2.02 4.08 (+50%) 911.1
2011 CIN NL 4 1 54 0 0 0 1 50.0 24 20 41 71 3.60 3.94 (+9%) 829.7
2012 CIN NL 5 5 68 0 0 0 38 71.7 35 12 23 122 1.51 4.01 (+62%) 4488.4
2013 CIN NL 4 5 68 0 0 0 38 63.7 37 18 29 112 2.54 3.87 (+34%) 2255.6
2014 CIN NL 0 3 54 0 0 0 36 54.0 21 12 24 106 2.00 3.74 (+47%) 3889.1
2015 CIN NL 4 4 65 0 0 0 33 66.3 43 12 33 116 1.63 3.96 (+59%) 3393.6
2016 NYY AL 3 0 31 0 0 0 20 31.3 20 7 8 44 2.01 4.19 (+52%) -
2016 CHC NL 1 1 28 0 0 0 16 26.7 12 3 10 46 1.01 4.19 (+76%) -
2017 NYY AL 4 3 52 0 0 0 22 50.3 37 18 20 69 3.22 4.36 (+26%) -
2018 NYY AL 3 0 55 0 0 0 32 51.3 24 14 30 93 2.45 4.15 (+41%) -
2019 NYY AL 3 2 60 0 0 0 37 57.0 38 14 25 85 2.21 4.51 (+51%) -
2020 NYY AL 1 1 13 0 0 0 3 11.7 6 4 4 22 3.09 4.45 (+31%) -
2021 NYY AL 6 4 61 0 0 0 30 56.3 36 21 38 97 3.36 4.27 (+21%) -
2022 NYY AL 4 4 43 0 0 0 9 36.3 24 18 28 43 4.46 3.97 (-12%) -
2023 KCR AL 4 2 31 0 0 0 2 29.3 16 8 20 53 2.45 4.33 (+43%) -
2023 TEX AL 2 3 30 0 0 0 4 29.0 21 12 16 50 3.72 4.33 (+14%) 709.8
2024 PIT NL 5 5 68 0 0 0 14 61.7 44 26 39 98 3.79 4.08 (+7%) 1625.8
2025 BOS AL 5 3 67 0 0 0 32 61.3 28 8 15 85 1.17 4.14 (+72%) 3766.1
2026 BOS AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 4 7.7 5 1 3 8 1.17 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
863 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2010 CIN NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CIN NL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 CIN NL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 CIN NL 68 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CIN NL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 CIN NL 65 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 NYY AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 CHC NL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 NYY AL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 NYY AL 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 NYY AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 NYY AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 NYY AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 NYY AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 KCR AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 TEX AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 PIT NL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 BOS AL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 ALWC2 BOS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2023 ALCS TEX 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2023 ALDS1 TEX 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2023 ALWC1 TEX 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2023 WS TEX 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 ALDS1 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 ALWC2 NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2019 ALCS NYA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2019 ALDS2 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 ALDS1 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 ALWC NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 ALCS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 ALDS1 NYA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 ALWC NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 NLCS CHN 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 NLDS1 CHN 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 WS CHN 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2012 NLDS2 CIN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2010 NLDS1 CIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 4 45 0 11 51.0 38 13 21 72 2.29

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2025 ALWC2 BOS 0 0 2 0 1 2.3 4 0 0 5 0.00
2023 ALCS TEX 0 0 3 0 0 3.0 3 1 0 0 3.00
2023 ALDS1 TEX 0 0 2 0 0 1.7 1 0 4 2 0.00
2023 ALWC1 TEX 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00
2023 WS TEX 0 0 2 0 0 1.7 2 1 1 2 5.40
2020 ALDS1 NYA 0 1 2 0 1 2.7 1 1 1 4 3.38
2020 ALWC2 NYA 1 0 1 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 4 0.00
2019 ALCS NYA 0 1 3 0 1 2.7 1 2 2 5 6.75
2019 ALDS2 NYA 0 0 2 0 1 2.7 1 0 2 4 0.00
2018 ALDS1 NYA 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 0 0 1 2 0.00
2018 ALWC NYA 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 2 0.00
2017 ALCS NYA 0 1 2 0 1 1.3 2 1 0 3 6.75
2017 ALDS1 NYA 0 0 3 0 2 5.7 4 0 2 10 0.00
2017 ALWC NYA 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 3 0.00
2016 NLCS CHN 1 0 4 0 0 4.7 3 2 3 3 3.86
2016 NLDS1 CHN 0 0 4 0 3 3.3 3 1 1 7 2.70
2016 WS CHN 1 0 5 0 1 7.7 5 3 2 11 3.52
2012 NLDS2 CIN 0 0 3 0 0 3.0 2 1 2 3 3.00
2010 NLDS1 CIN 0 1 2 0 0 1.7 3 0 0 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 863 0 23 55 11 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 CIN P 15 0 2 1 0 0
2011 CIN P 54 0 3 8 4 1
2012 CIN P 68 0 2 3 1 0
2013 CIN P 68 0 1 3 1 0
2014 CIN P 54 0 1 2 0 0
2015 CIN P 65 0 1 2 0 0
2016 NYA P 31 0 3 3 0 0
2016 CHN P 28 0 2 2 0 0
2017 NYA P 52 0 1 3 0 0
2018 NYA P 55 0 0 5 0 0
2019 NYA P 60 0 1 3 2 0
2020 NYA P 13 0 0 0 0 0
2021 NYA P 61 0 0 3 3 0
2022 NYA P 43 0 2 6 0 0
2023 KCA P 31 0 0 3 0 0
2023 TEX P 30 0 0 1 0 0
2024 PIT P 68 0 2 7 0 0
2025 BOS P 67 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 863

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2025 All-MLB Team - First Team RP
2025 Reliever of the Month August
2025 Reliever of the Year Award
2025 TSN All-Star RP
2019 All-MLB Team - Second Team RP
2019 Reliever of the Month August
2019 Reliever of the Month May
2019 Reliever of the Year Award
2017 Reliever of the Month September
2012 Reliever of the Month August
2012 Reliever of the Month July

Featured In Rankings

#11
Top 20 Closers of All Time in History of MLB Baseball
Ranked 11 of 20
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Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYA AL $9,468,443
2015 CIN NL $8,050,000
2014 CIN NL $5,000,000
2013 CIN NL $4,835,772
2012 CIN NL $4,835,772
2011 CIN NL $3,835,772
Total Career Earnings $36,025,759

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2025 Cy Young Award AL 7th 4.0 210 0
2025 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 1.0 420 0
2012 Cy Young Award NL 8th 1.0 224 0
2012 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 20.0 448 0