Russ Canzler
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2012)
Russ Canzler was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012 for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. In 29 career games, he hit .271 with 26 hits, 3 home runs, and 12 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-09-15
- Last Game
- 2012-10-03
Full name: Russell Michael Canzler
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 96 | 9 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 23 | .271 | .304 | .396 | .700 | -62 |
Career AVG .271 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .396 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .700 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TBA | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 26 | 93 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 22 | .269 | .254 (+6%) | .318 (-6%) | .405 (-2%) | .724 (-4%) | -61.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 29 | 96 | 9 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 23 | .271 | — | — | — | — | -62 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (29 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 47 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .191 |
| Away | 16 | 49 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 10 | .347 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-03 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012-10-02 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012-10-01 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-09-29 | CLE | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-09-28 | CLE | KCR | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-26 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-09-25 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-24 | CLE | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-22 | CLE | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-21 | CLE | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 8 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Russ Canzler: the record in brief
Russ Canzler's major league career runs from a debut on September 15, 2011 to a final game on October 3, 2012. By club, Canzler's seasons break down as the Tampa Bay Rays (2011) and the Cleveland Indians (2012). Canzler played primarily as a left fielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on April 11, 1986, in Berwick, PA, USA, Canzler was listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 220 pounds. Canzler's full given name, per the bio, is Russell Michael Canzler.
Canzler's career batting table shows 29 games, 96 at bats and 26 hits, a .271 average, adding 3 homers and 12 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .304 and .396 give Canzler a career OPS of .700. Measured against the leagues Canzler played in, the .271 career average compares with a .255 league average over the same seasons, 6.3% above the league. 2012 produced Canzler's most hits, 25 of them for the Cleveland Indians. In 2012, a season of regular play, Canzler hit .269 while the league hit .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Russ Canzler
- What years did Russ Canzler play?
- Russ Canzler played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012.
- Was Russ Canzler a pitcher?
- No. Russ Canzler was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Russ Canzler hit?
- Russ Canzler hit 3 career home runs with 26 hits.
- What teams did Russ Canzler play for?
- Russ Canzler played for 2 teams: the Tampa Bay Rays (2011) and the Cleveland Indians (2012).
- What were Russ Canzler's career stats?
- In 29 games, Russ Canzler had 26 hits, 3 home runs, 12 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .271 batting average.
- What position did Russ Canzler play?
- Russ Canzler played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Russ Canzler and how much did he weigh?
- Russ Canzler was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Russ Canzler hit each season?
- Russ Canzler's home runs by season: 0 in 2011 and 3 in 2012. His most in one season was 3, in 2012.
- What was Russ Canzler's career batting average?
- Russ Canzler batted .271 over his career, with 26 hits in 96 at bats.
- How many RBI did Russ Canzler have?
- Russ Canzler drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Russ Canzler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Russ Canzler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.