Wes Chamberlain
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| Born: | April 13, 1966 |
| Birthplace: | Chicago, Illinois |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 210 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1987 by the Pittsburgh Pirates |
| College: | Jackson State |
| High School: | |
| Other Teams: | Philadelphia Phillies 1990-1994 |
| Years with Boston: | 1994 - 1995 |
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Overall Career
Wesley Polk "Wes" Chamberlain (born April 13, 1966) played six seasons in the early-to-mid 1990's for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Boston Red Sox. A power-hitting outfielder, he finished fifth in the 1990 Rookie of the Year voting but never lived up to his athletic potential. The Red Sox traded Paul Quantrill and Billy Hatcher to acquire Chamberlain in 1994. He started 42 games for the Red Sox in right field and at designated hitter through the rest of the strike-shortened season.
Chamberlain's Moments in the Sun
Chamberlain hit a grand slam in an 8-7 loss to Texas in 1994, but perhaps his greatest moment in Boston was during the 1995 season, his last in major league baseball when, on May 9, pinch hitting for Luis Alicea, he hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against Armando Benitez of the Baltimore Orioles. It was his last home run and his last RBI in the majors.
Trivia
Following his major-league career, Chamberlain played several seasons for the Winnipeg Goldeyes and Gary Railcats of the independent Northern League. He made the league's all-star team twice, once at first base and again in the outfield.
Transactions
- June 4, 1984: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 5th round of the 1984 amateur draft, but did not sign.
- June 2, 1987: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 4th round of the 1987 amateur draft. Player signed June 12, 1987.
- August 30, 1990: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Tony Longmire (PTBNL) and Julio Peguero to the Philadelphia Phillies for Carmelo Martinez.
- May 31, 1994: Traded by the Philadelphia Phillies with Mike Sullivan to the Boston Red Sox for Paul Quantrill and Billy Hatcher.
- August 14, 1995: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Kansas City Royals for Chris James.
- February 21, 1996: Released by the Kansas City Royals.
- March 10, 1996: Signed as a Free Agent with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- May 27, 1996: Released by the Toronto Blue Jays.
- January 30, 1997: Signed as a Free Agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- April 30, 1997: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Ramon Espinozo (minors) to the New York Mets for Erick Ojeda (minors) and John Carter (minors).
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
