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Chase Utley
Utley in 2017
Second baseman
Born: (1978-12-17) December 17, 1978 (age 45)
Pasadena, California
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 4, 2003, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2018, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics
Batting average.275
Home runs259
Runs batted in1,025
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Chase Cameron Utley (born December 17, 2018) is an American former professional baseball second baseman who spent 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played with the Philadelphia Phillies from 2003 to 2015 and with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2015 until his retirement in 2018. A six-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger, Utley won the World Series with the Phillies in 2008.

Early life[edit]

College career[edit]

Minor league career[edit]

The Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB) selected Utley in the first round, 15th overall, of the 2000 MLB Draft.[1] He joined the team on July 29 for a signing bonus of $1.78 million and was assigned to the Class-A Short Season Batavia Muckdogs of the New York-Penn League (NYPL) to begin his professional baseball career.[2] Utley had a difficult adjustment period in Batavia, unused to both the wooden bats of professional baseball and the pitching strength of his opponents,[3] but he was able to recover by August: after hitting .319 with 10 doubles and 15 RBIs, the Phillies named Utley their minor league player of the month.[4] Utley played in 40 NYPL games that summer, batting .307 with two home runs and 22 RBIs in the process.[5]

  • 2001 Clearwater Phillies
  • 2002 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons
  • 2003 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons

Major league career[edit]

Philadelphia Phillies (2003–2015)[edit]

2003[edit]

Utley with the Phillies in 2007

Utley made his major league debut on April 4, 2003, at the Phillies' home of Veterans Stadium. He appeared as a pinch hitter for starting pitcher Joe Roa striking out against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Suppan in the third inning of an eventual 9–1 loss.[6] In his second game and first MLB start, Utley hit a grand slam off of Aaron Cook of the Colorado Rockies, becoming the first player whose first major league hit was a grand slam since Creighton Gubanich in 1999.[7] Utley was optioned back to Scranton on April 30 to clear room on the 25-man roster for Plácido Polanco, who was coming back from the disabled list.[8] Utley was recalled again on August 14 as part of a larger roster shuffle: third baseman David Bell was physically able to resume baseball activities after a number of back and hip injuries, but needed more time to return to major league form, so Polanco was moved to third base and Utley took over at second.[9]

2004[edit]

2005[edit]

Utley in 2008

2006[edit]

2007[edit]

Utley with the Phillies in 2009

2008[edit]

2009[edit]

Utley in 2009

2010[edit]

2011[edit]

Utley with the Phillies in 2011

2012[edit]

2013[edit]

Utley with the Phillies in 2012

2014[edit]

2015[edit]

Utley in 2015

Los Angeles Dodgers (2015–2018)[edit]

2015[edit]

Utley at spring training with the Dodgers in 2016

On August 19, 2015, one day after general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said it was likely that Utley would remain with the Phillies through the end of the season, Utley agreed to waive the no-trade clause in his Phillies contract and go to his hometown team, the Los Angeles Dodgers.[10] The Phillies acquired prospects Darnell Sweeney and John Richy from Los Angeles, while the Dodgers received an additional $4 million in cash to offset the $6 remaining on Utley's salary. The trade also meant a reunion for Utley with his longtime Philadelphia middle infield partner Jimmy Rollins.[11] The Dodgers had struggled with aggressive baserunning throughout the season, and in Utley's first home game at Dodgers Stadium, he impressed his new teammates when, stationed at second base, he started running on a short bounce from batter Jason Hammel. A throwing error from opposing catcher Miguel Montero allowed Utley to score what ended up being the game-winning run in the Dodgers' victory over the Marlins.[12]

The Dodgers' starting second baseman Howie Kendrick returned from the disabled list at about the same time as Justin Turner suffered an injury, and so on September 21, Utley played Turner's usual role of third baseman for the first time in his MLB career.[13]

2016[edit]

Utley at the 2016 National League Division Series

2017[edit]

Utley with the Dodgers in 2017

On February 18, 2017, once Darin Ruf left the team to join the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization and opened a spot on the 40-man roster, Utley signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Dodgers.[14] The offseason acquisition of younger second baseman Logan Forsythe from the Tampa Bay Rays had led to speculation that Utley would sign elsewhere, but he instead returned as a backup both for Forsythe and for first baseman Adrián González, who had experienced nagging back and neck injuries the previous season.[15] When Forsythe fractured his toe in mid-April, Utley platooned second base with newcomer Chris Taylor, the latter facing left-handed pitching while Utley started against right-handed pitchers.[16] González suffered an elbow injury during Forsythe's absence, pushing Utley to first base while Taylor became the Dodgers' everyday second baseman.[17]

After an abysmal beginning to the 2017 season during which Utley batted only .098 by May 8, his offensive production increased through the remainder of May, partially due to his increased playing time and partially because the Dodgers faced more right-handed pitching.[18] Between the start of May and the All-Star break, Utley posted a .253/.354/.455 slash line.[19] He also recorded his 1,000th career RBI just before the break when he scored Joc Pederson on an eighth-inning double. The Dodgers finished that game with a 4–1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, while Utley became the ninth active MLB player at the time to reach the milestone.[20] He appared in 127 games during the 2017 season, starting 68 at second base, 10 at first base, and three times as a designated hitter. At the plate, he batted .236 with eight home runs and 34 RBI in 309 at bats.[21] In addition to his on-field performance, players including Forsythe, Corey Seager, and Ross Stripling praised Utley's clubhouse presence as a mentor and role model for his younger teammates.[22]

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2018[edit]

Although Utley became a free agent after the 2017 season, he was vocal during the offseason about his desire to re-sign with the Dodgers. On February 17, 2018, he agreed to a two-year, $2 million contract with the organization.[23] Third baseman Justin Turner fractured his wrist on a pitch from Kendall Graveman during a spring training game against the Oakland Athletics. In his stead, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved Logan Forsythe from second to third base and decided to platoon Utley and Enrique Hernández at second.[24] Utley was officially named to the team's opening day roster on March 28, 2018.[25] On April 18, he was hit by his 200th career pitch during a game against the Padres, becoming the eighth player in MLB history to reach that milestone.[26]

Despite a strong start to the season, Utley struggled in May, batting only .137 for the month with a .381 OPS. On May 30, the Dodgers placed him on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb.[27] He was activated from the disabled list for the Dodgers' June 22 game against the Mets at Citi Field,[28] a game which the Dodgers won 5-2 on a grand slam from Cody Bellinger.[29] Although he still had a year left on his contract with the Dodgers, Utley announced on July 13 that the 2018 season would be his last, as he was "ready to be a full-time dad".[30] Turner was able to return from his fractured wrist at the start of August, and Utley was placed on the disabled list with left wrist inflammation to open a spot on the Dodgers' 25-man roster.[31] He was one of several players activated when rosters expanded on September 1.[32] After going 0 for 18 at the plate in the month of September,[33] Utley played his final MLB game on September 30, striking out against San Francisco Giants pitcher Steven Okert in his sole at-bat. He was left off of the Dodgers' postseason roster but traveled with the team through their loss to the Boston Red Sox in Game 5 of the 2018 World Series.[34] He batted .213 in 164 at-bats during his final season with the Dodgers, with one home run and 14 RBI in 87 games.[21]

Retirement[edit]

Player profile[edit]

Offense[edit]

Defense[edit]

Personal life[edit]

Utley married his wife, Jennifer Cooper, in January 2007. They were introduced to each other by future National Football League (NFL) player Freddie Mitchell on Valentine's Day in 2000, when all three were undergraduate students at UCLA.[35] Their first child, Benjamin Cooper Utley, was born on December 2, 2011.[36]

Appearances outside of baseball[edit]

Philanthropy[edit]

Endorsements[edit]

Other appearances[edit]

Career highlights[edit]

Honors[edit]

The Florida State League inducted Utley into their Hall of Fame in 2020.[37]

Awards[edit]

Utley and his wife at the red carpet for the 2008 MLB All-Star Game
Award / Honor Time(s) Date(s)
NL All-Star 6 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014
MLBPAA Phillies Heart & Hustle Award 6 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015
NL Silver Slugger Award 4 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
MLBPAA Dodgers Heart & Hustle Award 1 2016
Home Run Derby participant 1 2008
World Series champion 1 2008
Philadelphia Phillies Most Valuable Player Award 1 2005
International League Post-Season All-Star 1 2003
All-Star Futures Game selection 1 2001

Statistical highlights[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hagen, Paul (June 6, 2000). "No second thoughts about Utley". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 76. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ O'Rourke, Larry (July 29, 2000). "Phils' top pick eager to get going after collecting $1.78M bonus". The Morning Call. p. 67. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Shemanski, Randy (September 3, 2000). "Heating Up". The Times-Tribune. p. 46. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Shemanski, Randy (September 10, 2000). "Making His Mark". The Times-Tribune. p. 49. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Pevear, David (July 12, 2006). "Just passing through: They once played against the Spinners, now these ballplayers are major league stars". The Sun. Lowell, MA. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  6. ^ Montemurro, Meghan (August 19, 2015). "Phillies' Chase Utley heads west in trade with Dodgers". The News Journal. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  7. ^ "Utley belts grand slam in just third career at-bat". ESPN. April 24, 2003. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  8. ^ Zolecki, Todd (May 1, 2003). "Phils activate Polanco, send Utley to Scranton". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. D5. Retrieved December 28, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  9. ^ Bostrom, Don (August 14, 2003). "Phils turn to Utley, Telemaco for a boost". The Morning Call. p. C2. Retrieved December 28, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  10. ^ Saxon, Mark (August 19, 2015). "Dodgers acquire veteran 2B Chase Utley from Phillies". ESPN. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  11. ^ Zolecki, Todd (August 19, 2015). "Phillies deal Utley to Dodgers for two prospects". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  12. ^ Dilbeck, Steve (August 28, 2015). "Chase Utley gives Dodgers a quick lesson in being aggressive on base". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  13. ^ Hernandez, Dylan (September 22, 2015). "Dodgers' Chase Utley encouraged by first game at third base". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  14. ^ Plunkett, Bill (February 18, 2017). "Dodgers' Chsae Utley accepts limited role for chance to win". Orange County Register. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  15. ^ McCullough, Andy (February 18, 2017). "Chase Utley officially rejoins Dodgers, willing to accept bench role". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  16. ^ Shaikin, Bill (April 19, 2017). "Dodgers put Logan Forsythe on disabled list because of broken toe". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  17. ^ McCullough, Andy (May 16, 2017). "Dodgers infielders Adrian Gonzalez and Logan Forsythe set to begin rehab assignments". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  18. ^ Plunkett, Bill (May 31, 2017). "Dodgers Notes: Chase Utley shakes off slump as playing time increases". Orange County Register. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  19. ^ Mitchell, Houston (July 14, 2017). "Dodgers Dugout: The good and the troubling from the first half of the season". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  20. ^ Gurnick, Ken (July 8, 2017). "Utley reaches 'great milestone' with 1,000 RBIs". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  21. ^ a b "Cahse Utley Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  22. ^ Plunkett, Bill (October 2, 2017). "Chase Utley has been mentor, role model and more to young Dodgers". Orange County Register. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  23. ^ McCullough, Andy (February 17, 2018). "Dodgers welcome back Chase Utley with two-year, $2-million contract". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  24. ^ Nightengale, Bob (March 22, 2018). "Chase Utley: Dodgers' 'most powerful voice' a critical cog, even at 39". USA Today. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  25. ^ Gurnick, Ken (March 28, 2018). "Dodgers finalize 2018 Opening Day roster". MLB.com. Advanced Media Group. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  26. ^ Hall, Jordan (April 18, 2018). "This is such a Chase Utley milestone". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  27. ^ McCullough, Andy (May 30, 2018). "Dodgers put Kenta Maeda and Chase Utley on disabled list, call up rookie Dennis Santana". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  28. ^ McCullough, Andy (June 20, 2018). "Dodgers plan to activate Chase Utley to face New York Mets on Friday". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
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  31. ^ McCullough, Andy (August 2, 2018). "Dodgers activate Justin Turner, place Chase Utley on disabled list". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  32. ^ McCullough, Andy (September 1, 2018). "Dodgers welcome David Freese, Ryan Madson and other September additions". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  33. ^ Duarte, Michael (October 4, 2018). "Chase Utley's career may have come to a premature end". NBC Sports Los Angeles. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  34. ^ Hoornstra, J. P. (October 28, 2018). "Dodgers' Chase Utley reflects on the end of his playing career after World Series". The Orange County Register. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  35. ^ Salisbury, Jim (January 31, 2007). "A marriage made in heaven". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  36. ^ Gross, Dan (December 5, 2011). "Chase Utley, wife Jen, welcome a baby boy". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  37. ^ "Chase Utley Selected to Florida State League Hall of Fame". MiLB.com. July 30, 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
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