Chad Qualls

Former Diamondbacks closer who saved 24 games in 2008 and 19 in 2009 before a season-ending injury.

Chad Michael Qualls (born August 17, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, and Colorado Rockies.

Quick Facts

Tenure: 2008–2010

Lore & Background

Qualls was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks on December 14, 2007, and replaced Brandon Lyon as the closer in mid-September 2008. He signed a $2.54 million contract for 2009 and became the closer at the start of that season. On August 30, 2009, he suffered a patellar dislocation and missed the rest of the season. He signed a one-year contract for 2010 worth $4.185 million but struggled with an 8.29 ERA and 12 saves before being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays on July 31, 2010.

Reader's Guide

Qualls pitched for the Diamondbacks from 2008 through 2010. He was traded to the Diamondbacks on December 14, 2007, and played for them in the 2008, 2009, and 2010 seasons. He was traded to the Rays on July 31, 2010.