Chris Bassitt
Born: 2/22/1989 in Toledo, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-08-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Christopher Michael Bassitt
Biography
Chris Bassitt, born in 1989, is an accomplished pitcher in Major League Baseball who has made a significant impact since his debut in 2014. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to control the game from the mound, Bassitt boasts a career record of 72-56 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.59. With over 1,025 strikeouts to his name, he showcases a formidable strikeout ability that has garnered attention from fans and analysts alike. His performance has earned him one All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the standout pitchers of his generation.
Bassitt's playing style reflects a blend of power and precision, allowing him to navigate through lineups effectively. As an active player, he continues to contribute to his team with consistency and a strong work ethic, embodying the tenacity required in today’s competitive baseball landscape. As he progresses through his career, Bassitt remains a key figure in the pitching rotation and a player to watch as he aims to further solidify his legacy in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 56 | 200 | 187 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1108.3 | 1010 | 442 | 121 | 357 | 1025 | 3.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 34 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 3.94 | - |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 1 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 78 | 34 | 30 | 64 | 3.56 | 437.6 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 35 | 19 | 14 | 23 | 6.11 | -799.2 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 40 | 16 | 19 | 41 | 3.02 | 204.6 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 10 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144.0 | 125 | 61 | 47 | 141 | 3.81 | 383.5 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 5 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 | 56 | 16 | 17 | 55 | 2.29 | 1380.1 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 12 | 4 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 157.3 | 127 | 55 | 39 | 159 | 3.15 | 3751.6 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 15 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 181.7 | 159 | 69 | 49 | 167 | 3.42 | 1465.0 |
| 2023 | TOR | AL | 16 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 | 176 | 80 | 59 | 186 | 3.60 | 269.0 |
| 2024 | TOR | AL | 10 | 14 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 171.0 | 180 | 79 | 70 | 168 | 4.16 | -3.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | TOR | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | TOR | AL | 31 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NLWC1 | NYN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | ALDS2 | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15.0 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 4.20 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NLWC1 | NYN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6.75 |
| 2020 | ALDS2 | OAK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6.75 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | OAK | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1.29 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 200 | 187 | 64 | 96 | 6 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHA | P | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | OAK | P | 18 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | OAK | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | OAK | P | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | OAK | P | 28 | 25 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | OAK | P | 11 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | OAK | P | 27 | 27 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYN | P | 30 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | TOR | P | 33 | 33 | 13 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | TOR | P | 31 | 31 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 200 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | $510,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $510,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cy Young Award | AL | 10th | 4.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2021 | Cy Young Award | AL | 10th | 2.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2020 | Cy Young Award | AL | 8th | 10.0 | 210 | 0 |