Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball relief pitcher |
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| Nationality | Cuban-American |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Holguín, Cuba |
Latest News about Aroldis Chapman
18/09/2026
Chapman was briefly sidelined by lat tightness and missed at least one outing as Boston monitored the injury. Reports later indicated he downplayed the issue and was expected to return during the team’s final homestand, avoiding a longer-term shutdown.
16/08/2026
Chapman triggered a vesting option in his contract for the 2027 season by surpassing the required 40-inning threshold in 2026. If he passes his end-of-year physical, he is set to remain under contract with the Boston Red Sox for another year at $13 million.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Albertin Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz |
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| Nickname | The Missile |
| Known For | MLB relief pitcher known for his fastball |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
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| Weight | 235 lbs |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Left |
Personal Life
| Residence | United States |
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| Citizenship | American (naturalized in 2016) |
Career
| MLB Debut | 31/08/2010 |
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| Notable Achievement | Won the 2016 World Series with the Chicago Cubs |
| Current Team | Boston Red Sox |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Power pitcher with high-velocity fastball |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/_thecubanmissle54/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Defected from Cuba in 2009. | |
| 2. Represented Cuba internationally before joining Major League Baseball. | |
| 3. Nicknamed The Missile due to pitching velocity. |