Chris Batton
Born: 8/24/1954 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1976-09-19 | Final Game: 1976-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Christopher Sean Batton
Biography
Chris Batton, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief stint in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from September 19, 1976, to October 2, 1976, during which he appeared in just 2 games. Despite being a part of the MLB, Batton faced significant challenges, finishing his career with no hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0 and zero stolen bases.
Batton's time in the major leagues occurred during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the end of the deadball era and the emergence of more power-hitting players. While he may not have left a significant mark statistically, his journey to the majors reflects the dedication and aspirations of many athletes who strive to reach the highest level of competition. His career, though short, is a reminder of the challenges faced by players in the quest for success in the world of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | OAK | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |