Joba Chamberlain

Joba Chamberlain is a relief pitcher for the New York Yankees.

On April 1, 2009, Chamberlain pleaded guilty to drunken driving and was sentenced to probation. The charge stems from an October 2008 arrest in Nebraska.ESPN.com: Chamberlain Gets Probation for DUI

His mother Jacqueline Standley was arrested on May 2, 2009, for allegedly selling methamphetamine to a police officer in February 2009.TMZ: Joba Chamberlain's Mom... (May 4, 2009)

Ryan Ward Saga

In February of 2009, 30-year-old Ryan Ward was fined for disorderly conduct after he was caught impersonating Chamberlain. Ward reportedly signed autographs, met women and received free food and drinks, while pretending to be Chamberlain.CBSSports.com: Joba Impersonator Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct, Fined

Baseball Career

While Chamberlain spent his career in the minor leagues as a starting pitcher, his first assignment when joining the New York Yankees in 2007 was as a middle-reliever set-up man for closer Mariano Rivera. Chamberlain reprised his role as set-up man for Rivera in 2008, despite reports over the winter that he would become a starter.

Personal Life

Chamberlain's father, Harlan Chamberlain is a powerful influence on his son. On April 13, 2008, Joba left the New York Yankees to be with his wheelchair-bound father, who collapsed and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.