Biography
Chandler Allen Patrick (born August 14, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.
Career
Arizona Diamondbacks
Patrick played college baseball at Purdue University Northwest. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth round, with the 107th overall selection, of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut with the Single-A Visalia Rawhide. Patrick split the 2022 season between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Diamondbacks, Visalia, and the High-A Hillsboro Hops, posting an aggregate 5-2 record and 3.30 ERA with 54 strikeouts across 13 total games. Patrick began the 2023 campaign with the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles, registering a 4-7 record and 4.71 ERA with 90 strikeouts in 91+2⁄3 innings pitched across 19 starts.
Oakland Athletics
On July 31, 2023, the Diamondbacks traded Patrick to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Jace Peterson. He spent the remainder of the year with the Double-A Midland RockHounds and Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. Patrick struggled to an 8.44 ERA in 2 starts for Midland, and struggled to an 0-3 record and 7.89 ERA in 6 games for Las Vegas.
Milwaukee Brewers
On November 15, 2023, the Athletics traded Patrick to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Abraham Toro. Patrick made 26 appearances (24 starts) for the Triple–A Nashville Sounds in 2024, compiling a 14–1 record and 2.90 ERA with 145 strikeouts across 136+1⁄3 innings pitched. Following the season, Patrick was named the International League pitcher of the year. On November 20, 2024, the Brewers added Patrick to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
Patrick was optioned to Triple-A Nashville to begin the 2025 season. However, following multiple inquiries, Patrick was added to Milwaukee's Opening Day roster on March 26. He made his debut on March 29. On April 1, Patrick made his first career MLB start, in which he pitched 4+2⁄3 innings and earned 5 strikeouts, and leading the team to its first win of the season. On April 6, Patrick recorded his first career win after tossing 5+1⁄3 innings of one-run ball against the Cincinnati Reds.