Chad Hutchinson

Chad Martin Hutchinson (born February 21, 1977 in San Diego, California) is a retired National Football League quarterback and Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL and the St. Louis Cardinals of the MLB. He played college football at Stanford University.

High school years
Hutchinson attended Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves as their first round selection (26th player taken) in 1995, but chose not to sign with the Braves by opting for Stanford.

MLB career
Hutchinson also pitched in the Major Leagues in three games, all in relief, for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2001 season. He did not fare well, giving up 16 baserunners (nine hits, six walks, and one hit batsman) and 11 earned runs in just four total innings. His MLB career totals include an 0-0 record, two strikeouts (Ben Petrick and Denny Neagle), and an ERA of 24.75.

NFL career
Hutchinson was part of a highly-publicized quarterback controversy with the Cowboys, when he and Quincy Carter competed for a roster spot in a Cowboys-themed documentary on HBO. Prior to the 2004 season, the Cowboys signed Vinny Testaverde and acquired Drew Henson, creating yet another quarterback controversy. Hutchinson was released on July 27, 2004, ostensibly in favor of Carter; however, when Carter was released under unclear circumstances, Testaverde was named the starter.

Hutchinson was signed as a backup by the Chicago Bears mid-season, and started several games after Rex Grossman suffered a season-ending injury. Hutchinson had been named as the starter for the 2005 season after Grossman suffered a severe ankle injury during the preseason, but was replaced in favor of rookie Kyle Orton after several poor preseason performances. Following his demotion, he was released on August 31, 2005. The Bears would opt to sign Jeff Blake to be a backup behind Kyle Orton instead.

Personal
Hutchinson lives with his wife, and his son. His wife is the sister of baseball player Todd Walker.