Aroldis chapman

 Aroldis Chapman: Background & 2025 Season

Career & Profile

• Full name: Albertín Aroldis Chapman. Born February 28, 1988, in Holguín, Cuba. 

• Bats: Left | Throws: Left | Height/Weight: 6’4”, ~235 lbs. 

• MLB debut: August 31, 2010, with the Cincinnati Reds. 

• Over his career, Chapman has been one of baseball’s more well-known relievers, known for his high velocity and extensive postseason experience. 

• Teams: Reds → Yankees → Cubs → Royals → Rangers → Pirates → (now) Red Sox. BostonGlobe.com+3Wikipedia+3Baseball Reference+3

2025 Season & Recent Success

• In 2025, Chapman signed with the Boston Red Sox to serve as their closer. 

• As of recent reporting, he has been dominant: very low ERA, excellent strikeout numbers, and a strong WHIP. 

• ESPN lists for 2025: 32 saves, 1.19 ERA, WHIP ~0.70.

• Importantly, Chapman and the Red Sox reached a contract extension: on August 31, 2025, they agreed to a $13.3 million deal for 2026 (with vesting option into 2027). 

• Part of his performance highlights: he had a long streak where he did not allow a hit (over many batters) — a streak that drew attention and even talk of rewards from opponents wanting to break it. 

• In 2025, he has also thrown pitches over 102 mph (and set a Red Sox club record for fastest pitch). 

• His advanced metrics (per Baseball Savant) show favorable results: low Hard Hit %, low xwOBA, etc. baseballsavant.com

• ESPN’s career page also shows he’s still active and contributing at a high level. 

Role in the Wild Card Game & Game 1 Closer

• In Game 1 of the AL Wild Card between Red Sox and Yankees, Chapman was called upon to close the game. 

• The Yankees loaded the bases (no outs) in the bottom of the 9th inning, threatening a comeback. Chapman faced high pressure. 

• He escaped the jam: struck out Trent Grisham, retired Giancarlo Stanton, and struck out Jazz Chisholm Jr. to seal a 3-1 victory for Boston. 

• Some view that as a redemption moment — Chapman had had blown saves in previous postseasons (e.g. in earlier years) — so this successful close, under duress, was especially meaningful. 

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Garrett Crochet & His Game 1 Performance

• Garrett Crochet, a left-handed starter, has emerged as one of Boston’s aces. 

• In Game 1, Crochet delivered a masterful outing: 7⅔ innings, 11 strikeouts, 4 hits, 1 run, and zero walks. 

• He struck out 17 batters in a row (i.e. after giving up the first home run) before allowing any baserunners again. 

• That performance tied or approached Red Sox postseason records — e.g. it tied a 103-year-old Red Sox postseason strikeout record. 

• He did that on 117 pitches. 

• The performance silenced the Yankees lineup and set the tone early in the series. NESN.com+4Reuters+4The Washington Post+4

• It also continues a pattern: Crochet has been dominant against the Yankees this year, with a favorable record and strong strikeout totals. 

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Yankees vs Red Sox — Game 1 & Rivalry Context

• In Game 1 of the 2025 AL Wild Card Series, Boston Red Sox defeated New York Yankees 3-1. 

• The Yankees jumped ahead early: Anthony Volpe hit a home run in the 2nd inning to put New York up. 

• But Crochet shut them down for much of his outing, and then Boston’s bullpen (led by Chapman) held firm. 

• Boston’s offense came alive later. Masataka Yoshida delivered a pivotal pinch-hit two-run single in the middle innings. 

• Alex Bregman added an insurance RBI double in the 9th. 

• The Yankees threatened in the bottom of the 9th (bases loaded, no outs) but Chapman’s composure ended the game. 

• Interestingly, according to one statistical note, the Yankees became the first team in MLB postseason history to load the bases with no outs in the bottom of the 9th and fail to score in a postseason game. 

Rivalry & Historical Notes

• Yankees vs Red Sox is among baseball’s oldest and most storied rivalries. Their postseason clashes are always high drama. 

• For Boston, the emergence of Crochet and a reliable Chapman gives them strong bullpen and starting strength in this matchup. 

• For New York, the bullpen days and inability to finish could loom as vulnerabilities. The Washington Post+2Reuters+2

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What to Watch Next & Storylines Going Forward

• Can Crochet sustain this level across multiple postseason starts? Will his dominance continue against New York?

• Will Chapman continue to deliver under playoff pressure? After this dramatic escape in Game 1, his mental fortitude is under focus.

• How will the Yankees’ bullpen respond after giving up late runs and failing to come through in Game 1?

• Injuries or stamina in later innings might matter — both starter depth and bullpen depth.

• Will Boston’s hitters continue to punish relievers, or will New York adjust and slow them down?

If you want, I can pull up Game 2 previews, starting pitchers, lineup predictions, or advanced matchup stats between Yankees and Red Sox for this series. Do you want me to get that now?

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