If you’re an Oakland Athletics fan, then you know Jesse Chavez wears his emotions on his sleeves… literally. The Victorville, Calif., native –despite his small frame – is a competitor and just seems to have that “bulldog mentality” on the mound when things are going well.
Chavez was exceptional for the Green and Gold during the first two months of the 2015 season; tossing 52 innings — while surrendering just 14 runs, to go along with an impressive 42:14 strikeout-to-walk ratio. The right-hander appeared to be a vital piece in Oakland’s rotation, with Sonny Gray and Scott Kazmir as the front-runners.