#54

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Full Name:
 

Albertín Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz

 

He was named “Albertin” after a Cuban movie star. Aroldis was his uncle's name.

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Nicknames:

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“Cuban Missile”, “Cuban Flame Thrower”, “The Missle”

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Born:  
   

February 28, 1988

Holguín Province, Cuba

Hometown: Cayo Mambi

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Family:  

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Father: Juan Alberto Chapman Benett

Mother: Maria Caridad De La Cruz

Sisters: Yusmila and Yurixan.

Uncle: Aroldis

Girlfriend: Raidelmis Mendosa Santiestelas

 

Chapman's father was a boxing trainer.

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School:  

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Not available​

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Baseball Related:

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Played for the Holguín Sabuesos in the Cuban National league.

 

2003 - He didn’t start pitching until 2003. He was 15 years old before he joined a baseball team.

 

2010 - Signed with the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-year contract ($30.25 million).

 

2015 - Traded to the New York Yankees for Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis, Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda.

 

2016 - Traded to the Chicago Cubs for Gleyber Torres, Billy McKinney, Adam Warren, and Rashad Crawford.

 

2016 - During game 7 of the World Series versus Cleveland attempted to close out a 6–3 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning. He blew the save opportunity and allowed Cleveland to tie the game.

 

2016 - Chapman signed a 5-year deal with the Yankees ($86 million).

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Extra:

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On September 24, 2010, Chapman’s fastball was clocked at 105.1 mph (169.1 km/h), (by PITCHf/x) This is the fastest pitch ever recorded in Major League Baseball.

 

2015 - He was involved in a domestic violence incident. He was accused of choking his girlfriend and firing eight gunshots. The MLB banned him for 30 games as a result of "Chapman's use of the firearm and its effect on his partner”.

 

Chapman has a home in Davie, Florida.

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Sample Heckles:

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"Remember Game 7 of the World Series? You don't deserve a ring."

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Heckle him on twitter:

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@AChapman_105