Chris Vallimont

Chris Vallimont
York Revolution – No. 41
Pitcher
Born: (1997-03-18) March 18, 1997 (age 27)
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 3, 2023, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts1
Teams

Chris Ryan Vallimont (born March 18, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles.

Career

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Amateur

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Vallimont attended Mercyhurst Preparatory School in Erie, Pennsylvania.[1] He attended Mercyhurst University, where he played college baseball for the Lakers.[2] In 2017, he briefly played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3]

Miami Marlins

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Vallimont was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 5th round, with the 147th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft, and signed with the Marlins.[4][5]

Vallimont made his professional debut in 2018 with the Batavia Muckdogs, going 0–2 with a 6.21 ERA in 29 innings.[6][7] He opened the 2019 season with the Clinton LumberKings, going 4–4 with a 2.99 ERA in 69 innings.[7] Vallimont was named to the Midwest League All-Star team.[8] He was promoted to the Jupiter Hammerheads on June 22.[7]

Minnesota Twins

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On July 27, 2019, Vallimont was traded, along with Sergio Romo and a PTBNL, to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Lewin Díaz.[9] He was assigned to the Fort Myers Miracle following the trade,[7] and ended the season there. Over 23 starts between Clinton, Jupiter, and Fort Myers, Vallimont pitched to an 8–9 record with a 3.24 ERA, striking out 150 over 127+2⁄3 innings. Vallimont did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] In 2021, Vallimont split the year between Fort Myers and the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge, posting a 5–7 record and 5.84 ERA with 136 strikeouts in 94.0 innings of work across 22 starts. He was selected to the 40-man roster following the season on November 19, 2021.[11] He was designated for assignment on May 22, 2022.

Baltimore Orioles

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On May 28, 2022, Vallimont was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. Vallimont allowed one run in 13.0 innings pitched across 3 starts for the Double-A Bowie Baysox before he was promoted to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. In 16 games at Norfolk (12 starts), he recorded a 6–7 record and 5.38 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 72.0 innings of work.

Vallimont was designated for assignment on January 3, 2023, following the Orioles' acquisition of Ryan O'Hearn. On January 10, Vallimont cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk.[12] In 14 games (8 starts), he logged a 5.02 ERA with 64 strikeouts and 2 saves in 57+1⁄3 innings pitched. On July 1, Vallimont was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[13] He made his MLB debut two days later against the New York Yankees, and tossed a scoreless 0+2⁄3 of an inning with a strikeout. On July 5, Vallimont was designated for assignment following the promotion of Eduard Bazardo.[14][15]

Cleveland Guardians

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On July 6, 2023, Vallimont was traded to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations.[16] In 7 games for the Triple–A Columbus Clippers, he struggled to a 7.84 ERA with 4 strikeouts in 10+1⁄3 innings of work.[17] On August 7, Vallimont was designated for assignment following the waiver claim of Ramón Laureano.[18] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Columbus on August 9.[19] Vallimont elected free agency on October 11.[20]

York Revolution

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On April 16, 2024, Vallimont signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[21] He made five starts for York, posting a 3–1 record and 3.29 ERA with 33 strikeouts over 27+1⁄3 innings pitched.[22]

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On May 28, 2024, Vallimont signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.[23] He pitched in 10 games (nine of them starts) for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club with a 1–5 record, 8.57 ERA, and 33 strikeouts.[24] Vallimont was released by the Dodgers organization on July 26.[25]

York Revolution (second stint)

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On August 11, 2024, Vallimont signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[26] With York, Vallimont won the Atlantic League championship.[27] In total between his two stints with York for the year he played in 13 games (7 starts) 55 innings going 6-2 with a 2.13 ERA with 68 strikeouts.

References

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  1. ^ John Lydic (June 5, 2018). "Mercyhurst's Vallimont Drafted By Marlins". erienewsnow.com. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  2. ^ Ely Sussman (July 18, 2018). "Division II star Chris Vallimont ready for next challenge: pro baseball". Fish Strips. SB Nation. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  3. ^ "Chris Vallimont – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  4. ^ Craig Smylie (June 6, 2018). "Mercyhurst's Vallimont Drafted by the Marlins". yourerie.com. WJET-TV. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  5. ^ Michael Love (June 5, 2018). "Marlins select Mercyhurst's Vallimont in fifth round". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  6. ^ Mike Copper (July 1, 2018). "Vallimont earns no-decision in pro debut". Erie Times-News. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  7. ^ a b c d "Chris Vallimont Player Page". MLB.com. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  8. ^ "LumberKings' trio shines in Midwest League All-Star game". Clinton Herald. June 18, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  9. ^ "Twins acquire Sergio Romo, Chris Vallimont and a player to be named later from Miami in exchange for Lewin Diaz". MLB.com. July 27, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  10. ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com. June 30, 2020.
  11. ^ "Twins' Chris Vallimont: Protected from Rule 5 draft". November 19, 2021.
  12. ^ "Orioles' Chris Vallimont: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  13. ^ "Orioles' Chris Vallimont: Selected from Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  14. ^ "Orioles Designate Anthony Bemboom, Chris Vallimont". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  15. ^ "Orioles' Chris Vallimont: Exits 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  16. ^ "Guardians' Chris Vallimont: Shipped to Cleveland". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  17. ^ "Guardians' Chris Vallimont: Loses 40-man roster spot". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  18. ^ "Cleveland Guardians claim Ramon Laureano, 29, off waivers".
  19. ^ "Guardians Outright Chris Vallimont". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  20. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-11
  21. ^ "Seven Up: Revs Unveil Major Batch of Roster Additions as Spring Training Gets Underway". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  22. ^ "Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - stats". Pointstreak Sports Technologies. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  23. ^ "Dodgers Sign Chris Vallimont To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  24. ^ "Chris Vallimont Amateur, College & Minor League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  25. ^ Stephen, Eric (July 27, 2024). "Walker Buehler allows 4 runs in 4 innings in first rehab start back in Triple-A". SB Nation. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  26. ^ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  27. ^ "Revs Are Champs! Rhino Named MVP After Walk-off Heroics". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
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