Bobby Chouinard
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2001)
Bobby Chouinard was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2001 for 4 teams, including the Athletics, a span of 6 seasons. Across 111 career appearances, he went 11-8 with a 4.57 ERA and 110 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- Born
- 5/1/1972 in Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
- MLB Debut
- 1996-05-26
- Last Game
- 2001-09-09
Full name: Robert William Chouinard
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 4 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 75 | 40 | 32 | 32 | 6.10 | 4.61 (-32%) | -2152.0 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | ARI | NL | 0 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.1 | 41 | 18 | 11 | 26 | 4.23 | 4.43 (+5%) | 89.3 |
| 1999 | ARI | NL | 5 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40.1 | 31 | 12 | 12 | 23 | 2.68 | 4.71 (+43%) | 869.8 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 2 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.2 | 35 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 3.86 | 4.77 (+19%) | 438.5 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 8.22 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 11 | 8 | 111 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 181.0 | 197 | 92 | 65 | 110 | 4.57 | — | -754 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 | 0 |
Career AVG .125 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.
Career OBP .125 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.
Career SLG .125 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — 70.9% below league average.
Career OPS .250 vs. league average .768 across their career seasons — 67.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | ARI | NL | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | ARI | NL | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 31 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 111 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (222 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 56 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| Away | 55 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 56 | 92.1 | 95 | 42 | 33 | 60 | 4.09 |
| Away | 55 | 88.2 | 102 | 50 | 32 | 50 | 5.08 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-09 | COL | SFG | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-08 | COL | SFG | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-05-13 | COL | WSN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-05-12 | COL | WSN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-05-07 | COL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-05-05 | COL | PIT | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-05-04 | COL | PIT | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-05-01 | COL | PHI | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-28 | COL | AZ | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-26 | COL | AZ | W | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 111 |
Salary History
Bobby Chouinard's recorded salaries total $665,500 over 3 seasons, 1998 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Chouinard's career ran from 1996 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1996 and 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | COL | NL | $278,000 |
| 1999 | ARI | NL | $212,500 |
| 1998 | ARI | NL | $175,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $665,500 | ||
Bobby Chouinard: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 26, 1996 and the final game on September 9, 2001, Bobby Chouinard built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Oakland Athletics (1996), the Milwaukee Brewers (1998), the Arizona Diamondbacks (1998 through 1999), and the Colorado Rockies (2000 through 2001). Listed as a pitcher, Chouinard batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The birth record reads May 1, 1972, in Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines. Chouinard's full given name, per the bio, is Robert William Chouinard.
The pitching table credits Chouinard with a 11-8 record and a 4.57 ERA in 111 games. Chouinard had 110 strikeouts. Chouinard's 4.57 ERA was close to the 4.59 league figure for those seasons. 1999 brought Chouinard a season-high 5 wins. In 1999, one of the busiest seasons, Chouinard posted a 2.68 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.71.
Chouinard made 2 postseason pitching appearances, with a 0-0 record and 4.50 ERA. Those appearances came in 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Chouinard
- What years did Bobby Chouinard play?
- Bobby Chouinard played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2001.
- Was Bobby Chouinard a pitcher?
- Yes. Bobby Chouinard pitched in the major leagues, recording 11 wins and 110 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bobby Chouinard hit?
- Bobby Chouinard hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Bobby Chouinard play for?
- Bobby Chouinard played for 4 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1996), the Milwaukee Brewers (1998), the Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–1999), and the Colorado Rockies (2000–2001).
- What were Bobby Chouinard's career stats?
- In 111 games, Bobby Chouinard went 11-8 with a 4.57 ERA, 110 strikeouts, 181.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Bobby Chouinard earn in his career?
- Bobby Chouinard's recorded salaries total $665,500 over 3 seasons, 1998 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Chouinard's career ran from 1996 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1996 and 2000.
- What was Bobby Chouinard's salary?
- Bobby Chouinard's last recorded salary was $278,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $278,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $175,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 2001.
- What position did Bobby Chouinard play?
- Bobby Chouinard played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bobby Chouinard and how much did he weigh?
- Bobby Chouinard was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Bobby Chouinard's career ERA?
- Bobby Chouinard finished with a 4.57 career ERA, going 11-8 with 110 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bobby Chouinard have?
- Bobby Chouinard recorded 110 career strikeouts.
- Is Bobby Chouinard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bobby Chouinard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.