Chris Bosio, baseball player, 1986-1996

Chris Bosio

Born: 4/3/1963 in Carmichael, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-08-03 | Final Game: 1996-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Christopher Louis Bosio

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Biography

Chris Bosio, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1986 until his retirement in 1996. Known for his durability and competitive spirit, Bosio ended his career with a record of 94-93 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96. Over his decade-long tenure, he recorded 1,059 strikeouts and notched 9 saves, showcasing his ability to both start and relieve, which added depth to his teams' pitching staffs. Bosio played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the transition from the late 1980s into the mid-1990s, an era that saw offensive production soar alongside the rise of power hitters. Despite this challenge, he maintained a solid performance on the mound, carving out a reputation as a reliable pitcher who could handle pressure situations. His contributions were instrumental in the success of the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history for his tenacity and skill.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
94 93 309 246 39 9 9 1710.0 1742 753 162 481 1059 3.96 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1986 ATL AL 0 4 10 4 0 0 0 34.7 41 27 13 29 7.01 -
1987 ATL AL 11 8 46 19 2 1 2 170.0 187 99 50 150 5.24 -
1988 ATL AL 7 15 38 22 9 1 6 182.0 190 68 38 84 3.36 -
1989 ATL AL 15 10 33 33 8 2 0 234.7 225 77 48 173 2.95 -
1990 ATL AL 4 9 20 20 4 1 0 132.7 131 59 38 76 4.00 -
1991 ATL AL 14 10 32 32 5 1 0 204.7 187 74 58 117 3.25 -
1992 ATL AL 16 6 33 33 4 2 0 231.3 223 93 44 120 3.62 -
1993 SEA AL 9 9 29 24 3 1 1 164.3 138 63 59 119 3.45 1513.8
1994 SEA AL 4 10 19 19 4 0 0 125.0 137 60 40 67 4.32 -369.8
1995 SEA AL 10 8 31 31 0 0 0 170.0 211 93 69 85 4.92 -1471.6
1996 SEA AL 4 4 18 9 0 0 0 60.7 72 40 24 39 5.93 -574.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
310 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
1986 ATL AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1987 ATL AL 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1988 ATL AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1989 ATL AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1990 ATL AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1991 ATL AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1992 ATL AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1993 SEA AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1994 SEA AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1995 SEA AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1996 SEA AL 18 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
1995 ALDS2 SEA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 ALCS SEA 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
0 1 3 3 0 13.0 17 11 6 5 7.62

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1995 ALCS SEA 0 1 1 1 0 5.3 7 2 2 3 3.38
1995 ALDS2 SEA 0 0 2 2 0 7.7 10 9 4 2 10.57

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 309 246 147 246 15 35

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 ML4 P 10 4 4 5 1 1
1987 ML4 P 46 19 14 24 4 5
1988 ML4 P 38 22 22 33 3 7
1989 ML4 P 33 33 16 35 2 2
1990 ML4 P 20 20 12 24 1 2
1991 ML4 P 32 32 20 21 2 4
1992 ML4 P 33 33 20 26 0 5
1993 SEA P 29 24 13 21 1 2
1994 SEA P 19 19 11 24 0 3
1995 SEA P 31 31 12 23 1 3
1996 SEA P 18 9 3 10 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 309
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1993 Player of the Week Week of 1993-04-24

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 SEA AL $4,250,000
1995 SEA AL $4,250,000
1994 SEA AL $4,000,000
1993 SEA AL $2,750,000
1992 ML4 AL $2,387,000
1991 ML4 AL $875,000
1990 ML4 AL $710,000
1989 ML4 AL $227,500
1988 ML4 AL $107,000
1987 ML4 AL $62,500
1986 ML4 AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $19,679,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Sacramento City College Sacramento CA 1982