Chad Green
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Chad Elton Green (born June 28, 1975 in Dunkirk, New York) is a former switch-hitting, right-handed minor league baseball
player. An outfielder
, he attended Mentor High School and then the University of Kentucky
.
Originally drafted by the Kansas City Royals
in the ninth round of the draft, Green opted not to sign. He competed for the United States
in the 1996 Olympics, helping the U.S. win the bronze medal. Shortly thereafter, Green was drafted eighth overall by the Milwaukee Brewers
.
He started his professional career that season, batting .358 in 21 games with the Ogden Raptors
. He also showed good speed, stealing 12 bases.
Standing at 5'10", 180 pounds, Green's season was not very successful. Playing for the High-A Stockton Ports
, Green hit only .250 in 127 games. In 513 at-bats, he struck out 138 times and walked only 37 times. He did steal what would be a career high 37 bases that season. Even though he did not do too well in 1997, he was still considered the 99th best prospect by Baseball America
.
He started with Stockton in , hitting .344 with 22 steals in 40 games. He was promoted to the Double-A El Paso Diablos
, where he played seven games and did not collect a single hit in six at-bats.
Like his 1997 season, his season was unimpressive. In 116 games with class the Double-A Huntsville Stars
, he hit only .246 with 109 strikeouts in 422 at-bats. He did steal 28 bases and hit a career-high 10 home runs.
was the worst season thus far in his career. While with Huntsville, he hit only .233 in 85 games, stealing 19 bases. Still, he managed to make it to Triple-A, spending 43 games with the Indianapolis Indians
. He hit only .203 with them.
In the 2000/ offseason, Green was traded with Santiago Perez to the San Diego Padres
for Will Cunnane
and Brandon Kolb
.
He started 2001 in the Padres organization, but after hitting only .226 with the Double-A Mobile BayBears
and .224 with the Portland Sea Dogs
, he was released on July 4 of that year. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians
on July 21, and played the rest of his season with the Double-A Akron Aeros
. He hit .260 in 37 games with them.
After the 2001 season, he was granted free agency and signed with the Minnesota Twins
before the season. 2002 saw flashes of the Chad Green of old-while with the New Britain Rock Cats
, he hit .329 in 20 games. Upon his promotion to the Triple-A Edmonton Trappers
, he had an 18 game hitting streak going, but he hit only .218 with them.
He spent all of with the Rochester Red Wings
, hitting .252 in 106 games. His 12 stolen bases were nothing near what he used to be able to steal. After the 2003 season, he was granted free agency.
He did not seem to play any professional baseball in 2004, or at least any American baseball.
He was signed by the Florida Marlins
in November 2004, but only played one game in their organization in . He was used as a pinch runner in a game for the Double-A Carolina Mudcats
. His professional career seems to have ended after that game.
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
player. An outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
, he attended Mentor High School and then the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
.
Originally drafted by the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
in the ninth round of the draft, Green opted not to sign. He competed for the United States
USA Baseball
USA Baseball was founded in , and is the governing body for amateur baseball in the United States of America. It is a member of the United States Olympic Committee and organizes the United States national baseball team...
in the 1996 Olympics, helping the U.S. win the bronze medal. Shortly thereafter, Green was drafted eighth overall by the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
.
He started his professional career that season, batting .358 in 21 games with the Ogden Raptors
Ogden Raptors
The Ogden Raptors are a minor league baseball team in the Pioneer League based in Ogden, Utah, United States. The club plays at Lindquist Field, whose view beyond the outfield fence was named the best in professional baseball by a staff writer for Grand Slam Enterprises, INC.The Raptors are one of...
. He also showed good speed, stealing 12 bases.
Standing at 5'10", 180 pounds, Green's season was not very successful. Playing for the High-A Stockton Ports
Stockton Ports
The Stockton Ports are a baseball team in Stockton, California. The Ports play in the Northern Division of the Class A – Advanced California League and are a Minor League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Their home field is Banner Island Ballpark which seats over 5,000 people and opened in...
, Green hit only .250 in 127 games. In 513 at-bats, he struck out 138 times and walked only 37 times. He did steal what would be a career high 37 bases that season. Even though he did not do too well in 1997, he was still considered the 99th best prospect by Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
.
He started with Stockton in , hitting .344 with 22 steals in 40 games. He was promoted to the Double-A El Paso Diablos
El Paso Diablos
The El Paso Diablos are a professional baseball team based in El Paso, Texas, in the United States. The Diablos are a member of the South Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. Since the 2005 season to the...
, where he played seven games and did not collect a single hit in six at-bats.
Like his 1997 season, his season was unimpressive. In 116 games with class the Double-A Huntsville Stars
Huntsville Stars
The Huntsville Stars are a minor league baseball team of the Southern League and are the Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Huntsville, Alabama and are named for the space industry with which Huntsville is economically tied .The Stars play their home games at Joe W...
, he hit only .246 with 109 strikeouts in 422 at-bats. He did steal 28 bases and hit a career-high 10 home runs.
was the worst season thus far in his career. While with Huntsville, he hit only .233 in 85 games, stealing 19 bases. Still, he managed to make it to Triple-A, spending 43 games with the Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
. He hit only .203 with them.
In the 2000/ offseason, Green was traded with Santiago Perez to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
for Will Cunnane
Will Cunnane
William Joseph Cunnane is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. He graduated from Clarkstown High School North in New City, New York in 1992, where he played baseball and ran cross country...
and Brandon Kolb
Brandon Kolb
Brandon Charles Kolb is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers in and . He attended Monte Vista High School in Danville, California...
.
He started 2001 in the Padres organization, but after hitting only .226 with the Double-A Mobile BayBears
Mobile BayBears
The Mobile BayBears are a minor league baseball team based in Mobile, Alabama, United States. The team, which plays in the Southern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks major league club. The BayBears play in Hank Aaron Stadium, named after baseball's former all-time home...
and .224 with the Portland Sea Dogs
Portland Sea Dogs
The Portland Sea Dogs are the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Established in 1994 and based in Portland, Maine, the Sea Dogs play in the Northern Division of the Eastern League....
, he was released on July 4 of that year. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
on July 21, and played the rest of his season with the Double-A Akron Aeros
Akron Aeros
The Akron Aeros are a minor league baseball team based in Akron, Ohio, USA. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.The Aeros play in Canal Park, located in downtown Akron, which seats 9,097 fans...
. He hit .260 in 37 games with them.
After the 2001 season, he was granted free agency and signed with the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
before the season. 2002 saw flashes of the Chad Green of old-while with the New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Rock Cats
The New Britain Rock Cats are the Double-A minor league baseball affiliate of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball club. They compete in the Eastern League and play their home games at New Britain Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut.-History:...
, he hit .329 in 20 games. Upon his promotion to the Triple-A Edmonton Trappers
Edmonton Trappers
The Edmonton Trappers were a minor league baseball team in the Pacific Coast League, ending with the 2004 season. Home games were played at Telus Field in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada....
, he had an 18 game hitting streak going, but he hit only .218 with them.
He spent all of with the Rochester Red Wings
Rochester Red Wings
The Rochester Red Wings are a minor league baseball team based in Rochester, New York. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins major-league club. The Red Wings play in Frontier Field, located in downtown Rochester.The Red Wings were an...
, hitting .252 in 106 games. His 12 stolen bases were nothing near what he used to be able to steal. After the 2003 season, he was granted free agency.
He did not seem to play any professional baseball in 2004, or at least any American baseball.
He was signed by the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
in November 2004, but only played one game in their organization in . He was used as a pinch runner in a game for the Double-A Carolina Mudcats
Carolina Mudcats
The Carolina Mudcats are a minor league baseball team based in the eastern suburbs of Raleigh, North Carolina. The team, which plays in the Carolina League, are the Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians major-league club beginning in 2012.-History:...
. His professional career seems to have ended after that game.