Mike Chris
Born: 10/8/1957 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-07-31 | Final Game: 1983-05-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Michael Chris
Biography
Mike Chris, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 until his retirement in 1983. Throughout his career, Chris showcased his talents on the mound, primarily as a relief pitcher. He played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the evolving strategies of pitching and the increasing emphasis on specialized roles within bullpens.
Over the course of his career, Chris recorded a win-loss record of 3-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.43. His ability to strike out batters was highlighted by his total of 46 strikeouts, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Despite facing challenges in achieving consistent success, Chris's contributions to his teams and his experiences on the field reflected the competitive nature of the game during the early 1980s. His journey through MLB remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 29 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 85 | 56 | 6 | 63 | 46 | 6.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 46 | 30 | 21 | 31 | 6.92 | 240.0 |
| 1982 | SFG | NL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 23 | 14 | 26 | 10 | 4.85 | - |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 8.10 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.100 | 0.111 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | DET | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SFG | NL | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 7 | 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 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | DET | P | 13 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SFN | P | 9 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SFN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | CA | 1976 |