Chad David Curtis (born November 6, 1968) is an American former professional baseball outfielder and convicted sex offender. Curtis played major league baseball from 1992 to 2001 for the California Angels, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. Curtis compiled a .264 career batting average and hit 101 home runs. In 2013, Curtis was convicted of sexually assaulting three underage female students while he was employed at Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa, Michigan. He served seven years in prison. Early life Born in Marion, Indiana, Curtis was raised in Middleville, Michigan, and Benson, Arizona. He attended Benson High School, where he played baseball and junior varsity football, but was kicked off the basketball team for being "too fiery" and becoming involved in fights. He then attended Grand Canyon University, Cochise College, and Yavapai College, playing baseball at all three colleges. Baseball career California Angels (1992–1994) Curtis was drafted in the 45th round of the 1989 Major League Baseball draft by the California Angels, the 1,155th player chosen. He made his major-league debut in 1992, playing in 139 games at all three outfield positions. He compiled a .259 average with 10 home runs and 46 runs batted in, also stealing 43 bases, but was thrown out 18 times (2nd in the American League). On June 26, 1992, he had a 5 RBI game against the Seattle Mariners. In 1993, Curtis hit .285 with 6 home runs and 59 runs batted in, but led the league with 24 times caught stealing. He also led all AL outfielders in errors, with nine. In the strike-shortened 1994 season, Curtis played in 114 games, batting .256 while hitting 11 home runs with 50 runs batted in. During the season, Curtis had an argument with batting instructor Rod Carew, after which Carew said Curtis was selfish and "uncoachable." In the off-season, Curtis had a shouting match with General Manager Bill Bavasi about Curtis's contract. On April 13, 1995, the 26-year-old Curtis was traded to the Detroit Tigers for 36-year-old utility player Tony Phillips. Detroit Tigers (1995–1996) During his first season as a Tiger, Curtis hit .268 with 21 homers and 67 runs batted in, while leading the American League with 670 plate appearances. In 1996, Curtis played in 104 games, hitting .263 with 10 home runs and 37 runs batted in. The Tigers, who had planned on releasing Curtis