Who Is New Cub Chris Volstad?
Born – Sept. 23, 1986 (Age 25)
From – Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Big Fella – 6’8, 225lbs – Throws: Right, Bats: Right
Drafted – 2005, Out of H.S. by FLA 1st Round (16th overall)
High Praise – Named the Marlins’ No.1 prospect by Baseball America in 2006
Games Started – 102
Overall Record – (32-39) 4.59 ERA
By Season:
-2008: (6-4) 2.88 ERA
-2009: (9-13) 5.21 ERA
-2010: (12-9) 4.58 ERA
-2011: (5-13) 4.89 ERA
About That 2010 Season: Volstad pitched 175 innings including two complete games. He set career highs in Win, Starts, Complete Games & Innings Pitched. His three home runs allowed at home tied teammate Anibal Sanchez for the second fewest long-balls surrendered at home by an NL starter with at least 10 home starts.
