Chase Silseth

Chase Silseth (born May 18, 2000, in Farmington, New Mexico) is a right-handed pitcher who has worked primarily as a starter and reliever in the majors. He attended Piedra Vista High School and pitched at the University of Arizona before being selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 11th round (pick 9) of the 2021 MLB Draft. Silseth made his MLB debut on May 13, 2022. In the 2026 regular season, he has been used out of the bullpen, appearing in 38 games and logging 31.1 innings with a 2.872 ERA. His 2026 line also includes 38 strikeouts (10.915 K/9), a 1.436 WHIP, and a 0.231 opponent batting average, along with six holds and three blown saves. Pitch-tracking data from 2026 highlights a power four-seam fastball (96.1 mph average, 97.5 mph max) and a splitter (88.1 mph average) as key offerings. His overall pitch mix produced a 34.2% whiff rate, with the splitter generating a 41.9% whiff rate. Silseth’s profile also shows a 1.292 groundball-to-flyball ratio, reflecting a mix of swing-and-miss and contact management.