Scott Michael Chiamparino (born August 22, 1966) is an American former

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who played for the Texas Rangers from to . He is currently the Vice President of the Boras Corporation.

Early life

Scott Michael Chiamparino was born on August 22, 1966, in

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. He attended Junípero Serra High School, where he excelled in

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College career

Chiamparino attended

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Professional career

Draft and minor leagues

Chiamparino was drafted by the

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with the 95th pick in the fourth round of the 1987 MLB Draft from Santa Clara University.

Texas Rangers (1990–1992)

On September 4, 1990, the Oakland Athletics sent pitcher

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and Chiamparino to the Texas Rangers to complete an earlier deal made on August 29, 1990. On August 29, 1990, the Oakland Athletics had sent

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to the Texas Rangers for

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and

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. The next day, on September 5, at

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, in a 3-2 win over the

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, Chiamparino made his Major League debut for the Texas Rangers. He struck

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out looking in the top of the second inning for his first career Major League strikeout. He pitched five scoreless innings, giving up three hits while striking out three and walking one batter. On September 27 at Arlington Stadium, in an 8-6 win over the

, Chiamparino earned his first career Major League victory by pitching seven innings and striking out five batters. On September 19, 1992 at

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, Chiamparino struck out a career-high six batters in a single Major League Baseball game. On November 17, 1992, Chiamparino was drafted by the

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as the 41st pick overall in the

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Post-playing career

Chiamparino is currently the Vice President of the Boras Corporation in

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