Chris Archer
Born: 9/26/1988 in Raleigh, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-06-20 | Final Game: 2022-09-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Christopher Alan Archer
Biography
Chris Archer was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 2012 to 2022, establishing himself as a prominent figure in Major League Baseball. Born in 1988, Archer's career was marked by his dynamic pitching style and ability to generate strikeouts, as evidenced by his impressive total of 1,454 strikeouts over his career. He finished with a win-loss record of 63-89 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.93, reflecting his role as a durable starter who often took the mound in challenging situations.
Archer was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, showcasing his talent and recognition among peers and fans alike. His contributions on the field were significant during a time when the game was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on strikeouts and analytical approaches to pitching. Archer's ability to adapt and excel in this competitive environment solidified his place in baseball history. After retiring in September 2022, he left behind a legacy as a fierce competitor and a player who embodied the spirit of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 89 | 243 | 240 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1357.0 | 1232 | 592 | 165 | 476 | 1454 | 3.93 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TBR | AL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 23 | 15 | 13 | 36 | 4.60 | - |
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 9 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 128.7 | 107 | 46 | 38 | 101 | 3.22 | - |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 10 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 194.7 | 177 | 72 | 72 | 173 | 3.33 | - |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 12 | 13 | 34 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 212.0 | 175 | 76 | 66 | 252 | 3.23 | - |
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 9 | 19 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 201.3 | 183 | 90 | 67 | 233 | 4.02 | - |
| 2017 | TBR | AL | 10 | 12 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 201.0 | 193 | 91 | 60 | 249 | 4.07 | - |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 53 | 25 | 18 | 60 | 4.30 | 195.0 |
| 2018 | TBR | AL | 3 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96.0 | 102 | 46 | 31 | 102 | 4.31 | - |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 3 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119.7 | 114 | 69 | 55 | 143 | 5.19 | -1575.7 |
| 2021 | TBR | AL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 4.66 | - |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 2 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.7 | 87 | 52 | 48 | 84 | 4.56 | -1356.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 80 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 38 | 0.100 | 0.143 | 0.113 | 0.255 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TBR | AL | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 34 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 33 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TBR | AL | 34 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 10 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TBR | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 23 | 35 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.114 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | TBR | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALDS1 | TBA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALDS1 | TBA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 243 | 240 | 61 | 111 | 14 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TBA | P | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | TBA | P | 23 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | TBA | P | 32 | 32 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 | TBA | P | 34 | 34 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | TBA | P | 33 | 33 | 14 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | TBA | P | 34 | 34 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | PIT | P | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | TBA | P | 17 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | PIT | P | 23 | 23 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | TBA | P | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | MIN | P | 25 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 243 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-06-07 |
| 2015 | This Year in Baseball Best Social Media Personality | Esurance |
| 2013 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
| 2013 | Rookie of the Month | July |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TBA | AL | $2,916,667 |
| 2015 | TBA | AL | $1,166,667 |
| 2014 | TBA | AL | $500,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,583,334 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cy Young Award | AL | 5th | 29.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2013 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 35.0 | 150 | 1 |