Chadwick Tromp

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|name = Chadwick Tromp

|image = Chadwick Tromp takes a pitch while batting in Seattle, 2024 (cropped).JPG

|caption = Batting for the Atlanta Braves in 2024

|team = Baltimore Orioles

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|position = Catcher

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|3|21}}

|birth_place = Oranjestad, Aruba

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = July 29

|debutyear = 2020

|debutteam = San Francisco Giants

|statyear = April 2, 2025

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Batting average

|stat1value = .224

|stat2label = Home runs

|stat2value = 5

|stat3label = Runs batted in

|stat3value = 22

|teams =

San Francisco Giants ({{mlby|2020}}–{{mlby|2021}})
Atlanta Braves ({{mlby|2022}}–{{mlby|2025}})
Baltimore Orioles ({{mlby|2025}})

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Chadwick Chandler Tromp (born March 21, 1995) is an Aruban professional baseball catcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves. In 2013 he signed with the Cincinnati Reds organization as an international free agent.

Early life

Tromp was raised in Palm Beach, Aruba, and began playing catcher at the age of 11.{{cite news |title=Chadwick Tromp {{!}} Riding with the Braves |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdOC-bXOHNk |access-date=29 March 2025 |publisher=YouTube (Atlanta Braves)}}

Career

=Cincinnati Reds=

On May 24, 2013, Tromp signed with the Cincinnati Reds organization as an international free agent. He was assigned to the rookie-level Arizona League Reds, where he spent the season. In 2014, Tromp spent time between the AZL Reds and the Single-A Dayton Dragons. He batted .311/.345/.472 with three home runs and 13 RBI in 106 at-bats.{{Cite web |title=Chadwick Tromp Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=tromp-000cha |access-date=2021-07-08 |website=Baseball-Reference.com}}

In 2015, Tromp played for Dayton and a game for the Triple-A Louisville Bats. In 2016, Tromp played the entire season for the High–A Daytona Tortugas.

Tromp spent 2017 with Daytona and the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos. He was invited to spring training for the 2018 season, but did not make the club and played in 25 games for Pensacola and 53 for Triple-A Louisville on the year.

In 2019, Tromp spent time with the AZL Reds and Louisville. He batted a combined .280/.397/.568 with nine home runs and 37 RBI in 125 at–bats. Tromp elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|access-date=August 5, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 7, 2019 |language=en}}

=San Francisco Giants=

On January 6, 2020, Tromp signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.{{Cite web |last=Shea |first=John |date=July 14, 2020 |title=Giants' Chadwick Tromp making powerful case for Opening Night roster |url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/giants/article/Giants-Chadwick-Tromp-making-powerful-case-for-15405184.php |access-date=2021-07-08 |website=SFChronicle.com}} On July 28, Tromp was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web |last=Shea |first=John |date=July 29, 2020 |title=Giants call up power-hitting catcher Chadwick Tromp |url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/giants/article/Giants-call-up-power-hitting-catcher-Chadwick-15440742.php |access-date=2021-07-08 |website=SFChronicle.com}}{{Cite web |last=Guardado |first=Maria |date=July 28, 2020 |title=Giants add Summer Camp standout Tromp |url=https://www.mlb.com/giants/news/giants-add-chadwick-tromp-to-roster |website=MLB.com |accessdate=July 30, 2020}} Tromp made his MLB debut on July 29 against the San Diego Padres and went hitless over four at bats.{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2020 |title=Debuut Chadwick Tromp in Major League |url=https://www.honkbalsite.com/2020/07/30/debuut-tromp-in-major-league/ |website=Honkbalsite Honkbalnieuws uit Nederland |language=nl |accessdate=July 30, 2020}} Tromp hit his first home run in the majors on August 2, in a 9–5 loss to the Texas Rangers.{{Cite web |title=Rangers vs. Giants - Game Recap - August 2, 2020 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401225814 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185439/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401225814 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |access-date=2021-07-08 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} In 24 appearances for San Francisco during his rookie campaign, Tromp batted .213/.219/.426 with four home runs and 10 RBI.{{Cite web|title=Chadwick Tromp 2020 batting Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/35358/year/2020/category/batting|access-date=April 27, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}} On December 2, Tromp was non-tendered by the Giants and became a free agent.{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Chadwick Tromp: Non-tendered by Giants |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/chadwick-tromp-non-tendered-by-giants/ |access-date=2021-07-08 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}

On December 9, 2020, Tromp re-signed with the Giants on a major league contract.{{Cite web |last=Byrne |first=Connor |date=December 9, 2020 |title=Giants Re-Sign Chadwick Tromp |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/giants-re-sign-chadwick-tromp.html |access-date=2021-07-08 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}} He made nine appearances for San Francisco in 2021, hitting .222 with one home run and two RBI.{{Cite web|title=Chadwick Tromp 2021 batting Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/35358/year/2021/category/batting|access-date=April 27, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}} On September 18, 2021, Tromp was designated for assignment by the Giants.{{cite web|url=https://aroundthefoghorn.com/2021/09/18/sf-giants-alex-wood-sammy-long-chadwick-tromp/|title=SF Giants activate Alex Wood, option Sammy Long, and DFA Chadwick Tromp|website=aroundthefoghorn.com|publisher=Fansided|first=Marc|last=Delucchi|date=September 18, 2021|accessdate=September 22, 2021}}

=Atlanta Braves=

On September 21, 2021, the Atlanta Braves claimed Tromp off waivers from San Francisco, and optioned him to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.{{cite news |last1=Crowley |first1=Kerry |title=SF Giants lose catcher to Braves, drop former setup man from roster |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/09/21/sf-giants-lose-catcher-to-braves-drop-former-set-up-man-from-roster/ |access-date=August 8, 2022 |work=Mercury News |date=September 21, 2021}}{{cite web |last=Burns |first=Gabriel |date=September 21, 2021 |title= Braves claim catcher Chadwick Tromp off waivers |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-claim-catcher-chadwick-tromp-off-waivers/GRAAS47LHNBCXCYFA3I2JE3A24/ |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}} On April 12, 2022, Tromp was designated for assignment by the Braves.{{cite news|last=Adams|first=Steve|title=Braves Select Bryce Elder, Designate Chadwick Tromp for Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/braves-promote-bryce-elder-pitching-prospect-dfa-chadwick-tromp.html|work=MLB Trade. Rumors|date=April 12, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2022}} He cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers on April 19.

On August 6, 2022, Tromp was called up to Atlanta as a backup catcher, following an injury to Travis d'Arnaud.{{cite news |title=Atlanta Braves sending struggling right-handed starting pitcher Ian Anderson to minors |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34364499/atlanta-braves-send-struggling-right-handed-starter-ian-anderson-minors |access-date=August 8, 2022 |work=ESPN.com |date=August 7, 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Braves option 2021 playoff standout Anderson |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/ian-anderson-optioned-by-braves |access-date=August 8, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=August 7, 2022}} On August 13, Tromp had a three-hit, three RBI performance in his first game started for the Braves against the Miami Marlins.{{cite news |first1=Paige |last1=Leckie |title=Tromp romps in Braves debut, guides G1 win |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/chadwick-tromp-tallies-three-hits-in-braves-debut |access-date=August 13, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=August 13, 2022}} This was the only appearance Tromp made with Atlanta during the 2022 season.{{cite news |last1=Burns |first1=Gabriel |title=Braves place catcher Travis d'Arnaud on injured list |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-place-catcher-travis-darnaud-on-injured-list/JSIBWADWQJAATH7ITACU2K75PE/ |access-date=April 9, 2023 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=April 9, 2023}} Tromp was recalled to the major leagues on April 9, 2023,{{Cite news |date=April 9, 2023 |title=Travis d'Arnaud goes on concussion IL after plate collision |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/36133117/travis-darnaud-goes-concussion-il-plate-collision |access-date=April 9, 2023 |work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|via=Reuters}} after d'Arnaud was injured in a game the previous day.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=d'Arnaud suffers concussion after collision at plate |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/travis-d-arnaud-to-land-on-injured-list-with-concussion |access-date=April 9, 2023 |work=MLB.com |date=April 8, 2023}} On May 8, he was optioned to the Gwinnett Stripers.{{Cite web |title=Braves' Chadwick Tromp: Sent to Triple-A |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-chadwick-tromp-sent-to-triple-a-872606/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=CBSSports.com |date=May 8, 2023 |language=en}} Tromp played in 6 games for Atlanta in 2023, going 2–for–16 (.125) with one RBI. On November 17, Tromp was non–tendered and became a free agent.

On November 22, 2023, Tromp re–signed with the Braves on a minor league contract.{{Cite web |date=November 22, 2023 |title=Braves' Chadwick Tromp: Back with Atlanta |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-chadwick-tromp-back-with-atlanta/amp/ |access-date=2024-03-20 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} On March 30, 2024, Tromp was selected to the active roster following an injury to Sean Murphy.{{cite news |title=Atlanta Braves place All-Star catcher Sean Murphy on injured list |url=https://apnews.com/article/atlanta-braves-sean-murphy-il-571f4b6ac463229ee11ecf608e216e73 |access-date=April 6, 2025 |agency=Associated Press |date=March 30, 2024}} In 19 games for the Braves, he slashed .250/.259/.365 with six RBI.

Tromp played in two games for Atlanta in 2025, going 0-for-5 with one walk in six plate appearances. Tromp was designated for assignment by the Braves on April 6, 2025.{{cite news |title=Murphy (rib) activated, top prospect Baldwin to remain with Braves |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-activate-sean-murphy-from-injured-list |access-date=April 6, 2025 |publisher=MLB.com |date=April 6, 2025}} He elected free agency on April 8.{{Cite web|title=Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/chadwick-tromp-braves-catcher-elects-free-agency.html|access-date=April 8, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

=Baltimore Orioles=

On April 13, 2025, Tromp signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Sign Chadwick Tromp To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/orioles-sign-chadwick-tromp-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=April 15, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} In 20 appearances for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, he batted .254/.338/.413 with three home runs and 10 RBI. On May 26, the Orioles selected Tromp's contract, adding him to their active roster.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Select Chadwick Tromp, Designate Cooper Hummel For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/orioles-select-chadwick-tromp-designate-cooper-hummel-for-assignment.html|access-date=May 26, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} In two appearances for Baltimore, he went 0-for-4. Tromp was designated for assignment by the Orioles on May 31.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Place Ryan Mountcastle On 10-Day IL, Recall Coby Mayo|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/orioles-place-ryan-mountcastle-on-10-day-il-recall-coby-mayo.html|access-date=May 31, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and elected free agency on June 3.{{Cite web|title=Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/chadwick-tromp-elects-free-agency.html|access-date=June 3, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Tromp re-signed with Baltimore on a minor league contract the same day.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Re-Sign Chadwick Tromp To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/orioles-re-sign-chadwick-tromp-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=June 3, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

International career

Tromp was selected for the Netherlands national baseball team for the 2016 European Baseball Championship, the training camp in the United States in 2017, the 2017 World Baseball Classic and the 2019 WBSC Premier12.

On September 7, he was selected for the 2016 European Baseball Championship.{{Cite web |date=September 7, 2016 |title=Bernadina voor EK terug in nationale ploeg |url=http://www.honkbalsite.com/2016/09/07/bernadina-voor-ek-terug-in-nationale-ploeg/ |website=Honkbalsite Honkbalnieuws uit Nederland |language=nl |accessdate=July 30, 2020}}

On February 7, 2017, he was selected for the training camp in the United States.{{Cite web |date=February 7, 2017 |title=Selectie Koninkrijksteam voor trainingskamp Arizona |url=https://www.honkbalsite.com/2017/02/07/selectie-koninkrijksteam-voor-trainingskamp-arizona/ |website=Honkbalsite Honkbalnieuws uit Nederland |language=nl |accessdate=August 3, 2020}} On March 20, 2017, he was selected for the 2017 World Baseball Classic after Didi Gregorius was injured.{{Cite web |date=March 20, 2017 |title=Koninkrijksteam zonder Didi Gregorius in halve finale |url=http://www.honkbalsite.com/2017/03/20/koninkrijksteam-zonder-didi-gregorius-in-halve-finale/ |website=Honkbalsite Honkbalnieuws uit Nederland |language=nl |accessdate=July 30, 2020}}

On October 14, 2019, he was selected for the 2019 WBSC Premier12.{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2019 |title=Bondscoach Meulens presenteert selectie Premier12 |url=https://www.honkbalsite.com/2019/10/14/bondscoach-meulens-presenteert-selectie-premier12/ |website=Honkbalsite Honkbalnieuws uit Nederland |language=nl |accessdate=July 30, 2020}} He represented the Netherlands national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.{{cite web | title=Grote namen in voorselectie Koninkrijksteam voor World Baseball Classic – HonkbalSoftbal.nl | website=HonkbalSoftbal.nl | date=January 10, 2023 | url=https://honkbalsoftbal.nl/2023/01/10/grote-namen-in-voorselectie-koninkrijksteam-voor-world-baseball-classic/ | language=nl | access-date=March 22, 2023}}