J. T. Chargois

J. T. Chargois
Minnesota Twins – No. 60
Pitcher
Born: December 3, 1990 Sulphur, Louisiana
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Jon Thomas Chargois (born December 3, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins' organization.

Career

Chargois attended Sulphur High School in Sulphur, Louisiana. He was named to the All-State team in 2009, his senior year.^[1] He then enrolled at Rice University to play college baseball for the Rice Owls baseball team.^[2][3] He played for the Owls as a shortstop and pitcher.^[4]

The Minnesota Twins selected Chargois as a pitcher in the second round, with the 72nd overall selection, of the 2012 MLB Draft.^[5] He signed with the Twins, receiving a $712,600 signing bonus. He appeared in 12 games for the Elizabethton Twins of the Rookie-level Appalachian League, pitching to a 1.69 earned run average (ERA), and recording five saves in 16 innings. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2013.^[6] After missing the 2013 and 2014 season with recovery from surgery, he pitched for the Twins in an instructional league after the 2014 season.^[7]

Chargois opened the 2015 season with the Fort Myers Miracle of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.^[8] After pitching to a 2.40 ERA in 15 innings, the Twins promoted Chargois to the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Class AA Southern League.^[9] After the 2015 season, the Twins added Chargois to their 40-man roster.^[10] He began the 2016 season in Chattanooga.^[4]

References

1. Louisiana Sports Writers Association. "Sulphur’s J.T. Chargois named to 5A All-State team". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
2. Staff reports. "Chargois signs with Rice University". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
3. "Twins select pair of Rice relief pitchers in MLB draft". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
4. Curtright, Guy (May 3, 2016). "Southern notes: Chargois learned from vets: Chattanooga righty hits 100 mph but focuses on secondary offerings". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
5. Rodrick Anderson, Sports Editor. "Living a Dream: Chargois taken in 2nd round of MLB?draft". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
6. "Minnesota Twins prospect J.T. Chargois to undergo surgery". TwinCities.com. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
7. "Chargois, Reed flourishing at Twins instructional league". Minnesota Twins. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
8. "Fort Myers Miracle pitching primed for 2015". The News-Press. April 8, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
9. "Twins: Paul Molitor's pitching plan fluid for rain delays". TwinCities.com. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
10. "Twins add 7 to roster, but lose Pinto, Achter to waivers". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 22, 2016.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)