J. T. Chargois

Minnesota Twins

Pitcher

Born: December 3, 1990
Sulphur, Louisiana

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Jon Thomas Chargois (born December 3, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins' organization.

J.T. Chargois was born in Sulphur, Louisiana and is the son of Von E. and Rhonda K. Chargois. He has two younger sisters: Taylor Raye and Katelyn Dane Chargois.

Career

Chargois attended Sulphur High School in Sulphur, Louisiana. He was named to the All-State team in 2009, his senior year.^[1] He then enrolled at Rice University to play college baseball for the Rice Owls baseball team.^[2]^[3]

The Minnesota Twins selected Chargois in the second round, with the 72nd overall selection, of the 2012 MLB Draft.^[4]^[5] He signed with the Twins, receiving a $712,600 signing bonus. He appeared in 12 games for the Elizabethton Twins of the Rookie-level Appalachian League, pitching a 1.69 earned run average (ERA) and recording five saves in 16 innings. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2013.^[6] After missing the 2013 and 2014 season with recovery from surgery, he pitched for the Twins in an instructional league after the 2014 season.^[7]

Chargois opened the 2015 season with the Fort Myers Miracle of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.^[8] After pitching to a 2.40 ERA in 15 innings, the Twins promoted Chargois to the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Class AA Southern League.^[9] After the 2015 season, the Twins added Chargois to their 40-man roster.^[10]

References

↑ Louisiana Sports Writers Association. "Sulphur’s J.T. Chargois named to 5A All-State team". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
↑ Staff reports. "Chargois signs with Rice University". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
↑ "Twins select pair of Rice relief pitchers in MLB draft". Sports Update. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
↑ Rodrick Anderson, Sports Editor. "Living a Dream: Chargois taken in 2nd round of MLB?draft". Southwest Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
↑ http://blogs.houstonpress.com/news/2012/06/J.T._Chargois_twins_rice.php
↑ "Minnesota Twins prospect J.T. Chargois to undergo surgery". TwinCities.com. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
↑ "Chargois, Reed flourishing at Twins instructional league". Minnesota Twins. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
↑ "Fort Myers Miracle pitching primed for 2015". The News-Press. April 8, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
↑ "Twins: Paul Molitor's pitching plan fluid for rain delays". TwinCities.com. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
↑ http://www.startribune.com/twins-add-7-to-roster-but-lose-achter-pinto-to-waivers/352288051/

External links

Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Minnesota Twins current roster

Active roster	2 Brian Dozier 5 Eduardo Escobar 7 Joe Mauer 8 Kurt Suzuki 9 Eduardo Núñez 11 Jorge Polanco 12 John Ryan Murphy 15 Glen Perkins 19 Kennys Vargas 20 Eddie Rosario 22 Miguel Sanó 24 Trevor Plouffe 25 Byron Buxton 31 Oswaldo Arcia 33 Tommy Milone 39 Danny Santana 44 Kyle Gibson 45 Phil Hughes 47 Ricky Nolasco 49 Kevin Jepsen 50 Casey Fien 51 Alex Meyer 52 Byung-ho Park 54 Ervin Santana 56 Tyler Duffey 57 Ryan Pressly 59 Michael Tonkin 61 Ryan O'Rourke 62 J. R. Graham 65 Trevor May 66 John Hicks 67 Max Kepler -- J. T. Chargois -- Pat Dean -- Yorman Landa -- Mason Melotakis -- Taylor Rogers -- Randy Rosario -- Michael Strong -- Adam Brett Walker II

Coaching staff	Manager 4 Paul Molitor Bench 46 Joe Vavra First base 40 Butch Davis Third base 13 Gene Glynn Hitting 23 Tom Brunansky Pitching 41 Neil Allen Assistant hitting 63 Rudy Hernández Bullpen 18 Eddie Guardado Bullpen catcher 75 Nate Dammann

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