Chad
Ogea
Full name Chad Wayne Ogea
relief pitcher/starting pitcher
6'2", 220 lbs.
born in Lake Charles, La.
attended Louisiana State and pitched the team to the NCAA championship in 1991
was selected in the 3rd round of the free agent draft on June 3, 1991
named Indians Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 1991, going 13-3 with
3.49 ERA for Class A Kinston and 6-1, with 2.20 ERA for AA Canton-Akron
made his major league debut with the Indians in 1994. He appeared in 4 games (1 start, 3 relief) and went 0-1
spent two months of the disabled list in 1997 with a sore right elbow and a tender left knee. He was activated on September 1st and went 3-1 in last five starts
got the wins in Game 2 and 6 of the 1997 World Series. In Game 2, he allowed only 1 run as the Indians beat the Marlins 6-1. In Game 6, he went 2-3 with 2 RBIs. Both wins came against Marlins ace Kevin Brown, prompting Fox Sports to ask "Is Chad Ogea better than Kevin Brown?"
appeared in 19 games for the Indians in 1998, including 9 starts. went 5-4 with 5.61 ERA and 43 K
During 1998 off-season, was traded to Philadelphia for pitcher Jerry Spradlin
is expected to be #4 starter in Phillies' rotation
heading in 1999, has a 31-23 record with a career ERA of 4.61
in regular season at-bats, is 0-2 for his career with 1 K
uses the change up, the curveball and the fastball. His change up is his best pitch, can throw from 87-91 mph
he wears a brace on his left knee which cuts down on his mobility
Pitched in 36 games in 1999 with the Phillies. Logged 168 Innings Pitched and wen 6-12 with 5.63 ERA
ended up in the bullpen with the 4th worst ERA among National League pitchers with at least 150 innings pitched
left the Phillies via free agency on October 6, 1999
Signed with the Tigers during the off-season, only to leave three weeks to join the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as part of the Rule V draft. (Tampa Bays 4th choice of the draft)
battled with several other pitchers for the number four and five starters spot with the Devil Rays.
In 6 appearances with Tampa Bay during spring training, split two decisions with a 6.91 ERA
Was released by Tampa Bay on March 29th, after going 1-1 with 6.91 ERA in Spring Training
Signed to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians and pitched an extended spring training at Winter Haven, FL.
JOHN M's Opinion: While Chad Ogea may never be in the class of Roger Clemens or Randy Johnston, he seems to be a valuable addition to any team's pitching staff. His performance in the 1997 World Series gives the indication that he is one of those quiet, unassuming pitchers who will come through for you in the big games. However, while the move to Philadelphia may mean a permanent spot in the starting rotation for Ogea, the chances of him returning to the post-season are slim to none. His stock may rise with the Phillies, but only because their ace, Curt Schilling, and the only real marque player on the team, may be headed elsewhere by 1999's opening day. However, if Ogea can make an impact on the team, he may be able to head to a contender when his contract is up.
TYPO's Opinion : Chad has not been having too good a time since leaving The Indians, lets hope that now that he is back he can regain some of his pitching strength, and maybe play again for the major league team.
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