Brad Chalk

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Brad Chalk
Brad Chalk 2008.jpg
Chalk as a member of the Class AA San Antonio Missions in 2008.
Outfielder
Born: (1986-01-20) January 20, 1986 (age 38)
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Bradley W. Chalk (born 20 January 1986)[1] is an American former baseball player for the Altoona Curve, Double-A Eastern League affiliates of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chalk attended Riverside High School, where he was named a high school All-American by the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. He played three season of college baseball for Clemson, where he majored in sports management.[2][2]

He entered the MLB draft following his 2007 junior season. He was selected in the 2nd round by the San Diego Padres[1] and signed for a bonus of $300,000. In preparation for the jump to Double-A, in the off-season, Chalk bulked up to 190 lbs. from his weight last season of 180 lbs.

On December 9, 2010, Chalk was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the San Diego Padres in the AAA portion of the Rule 5 draft.[3] On March 27, 2012, Chalk was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Coaching career

For the 2013 season, Chalk returned to Clemson to complete his degree. He served as a student assistant coach for the baseball team.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Brad Chalk Player a baseball-reference.com, URL accessed August 20, 2009
  2. 2.0 2.1 Brad Chalk Profile at clemsontigers.com, URL accessed August 20, 2009
  3. [1] Southwest Riverside News Network(swrnn.com), accessed January 16, 2011
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