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Chad Qualls was born on 17 August, 1978 in Lomita, California, U.S., is an American baseball player (born 1978). Discover Chad Qualls's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?

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Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 17 August, 1978
Birthday 17 August
Birthplace Lomita, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Chad Qualls Height, Weight & Measurements

At 45 years old, Chad Qualls height is 196 cm .

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Height 196 cm
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Who Is Chad Qualls's Wife?

His wife is Tara Qualls (m. 2007)

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Chad Qualls Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chad Qualls worth at the age of 45 years old? Chad Qualls’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Chad Qualls's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1978

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.

Qualls attended Narbonne High School in Harbor City, California, Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) in Wilmington, California, and the University of Nevada-Reno in Reno, Nevada.

1997

After pitching for LAHC, he was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 52nd round of the 1997 MLB Draft, but he did not sign.

He transferred to the University of Nevada, where he played college baseball for the Nevada Wolf Pack's baseball team, competing in the Big West Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I.

1999

He was named to the Big West Conference's second team in 1999.

2000

In 2000, Qualls anchored the Wolf Pack's starting rotation with Darrell Rasner and Matt Rainer.

Qualls pitched seven complete games for the Wolf Pack.

Qualls was drafted in the second round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft by the Houston Astros.

2001

He began his career as a starting pitcher with the Michigan Battle Cats of the Class A Midwest League during the 2001 season.

2002

In 2002 and 2003, he pitched for the Round Rock Express, which competed in the Class AA Texas League.

2004

He was converted to relief during the 2004 season while with the New Orleans Zephyrs of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.

Qualls made his major league debut with Astros on July 22, 2004.

He pitched the next three seasons for the Astros.

He recorded six saves and a 3.39 earned run average (ERA).

He became one of four pitchers who pitched in at least 70 games every season from 2004 through 2008.

2005

Qualls joined with Dan Wheeler and Brad Lidge to form a strong bullpen, as the Astros reached the 2005 World Series.

Qualls served a three-game suspension for throwing a baseball into the stands.

2007

On December 14, 2007, the Astros traded Qualls to the Arizona Diamondbacks, along with Chris Burke and Juan Gutiérrez, for José Valverde.

2008

Qualls replaced Brandon Lyon as the closer for the Diamondbacks in mid-September 2008 after Lyon struggled in the second half of the season.

2009

Qualls signed a $2.54 million contract with the Diamondbacks for the 2009 season.

He became their closer at the start of the 2009 season.

For the year, he recorded a 2–2 win–loss record, a 3.63 ERA, and 24 saves in 29 opportunities.

On August 30, 2009, he suffered a patellar dislocation on the final play of a winning effort against the Astros.

He required surgery and missed the rest of the season.

2010

Qualls signed a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks for the 2010 season worth $4.185 million.

However, he struggled with the Diamondbacks that season, pitching to an 8.29 ERA with 12 saves.

On July 31, 2010, Qualls was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later.

He pitched in 27 games for them with a 5.57 ERA.

2011

Qualls signed with the Padres for the 2011 season and a $6 million team option for 2012.

He finished the 2011 season with a 6–8 record and 3.51 ERA in a team-high 77 appearances.

2012

Qualls signed a $1.15 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on January 31, 2012.

On April 4, he was named to the opening day roster.

He began the year as the primary set-up reliever to closer Jonathan Papelbon.

With the Phillies, Qualls pitched to a 4.60 ERA in 35 games.

On July 1, 2012, Qualls was traded to the New York Yankees from the Phillies for a player to be named or cash.

He replaced the struggling Cory Wade in the bullpen, as Wade was demoted to the minor leagues.

On July 31, 2012, Qualls was traded from the Yankees to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Casey McGehee.

2013

On Friday, January 25, 2013, Chad Qualls reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins.

Following a game on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, between the Marlins and Mets, Qualls became an overnight social media viral sensation.