McKay Christensen
Born: 8/14/1975 in Upland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-04-06 | Final Game: 2002-04-07
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: McKay Andrew Christensen
Biography
McKay Christensen, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1999 to 2002. Primarily a position player, Christensen made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by offensive power and evolving player dynamics. Over the course of his career, he played in 99 games, showcasing his versatility and determination on the field.
Christensen finished his MLB tenure with a batting average of .25, accumulating 32 hits, 2 home runs, and 14 RBIs. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 6 stolen bases. Though his career might not have been marked by exceptional statistics, Christensen's contributions were significant in the context of his teams and the era. His journey through the major leagues reflects the experiences of many players during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time when the game was witnessing a surge in talent and competition.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 128 | 22 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 0.250 | 0.324 | 0.320 | 0.644 | -161.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 28 | 53 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0.226 | -269.8 |
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 32 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | LAD | NL | 28 | 49 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0.327 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ALDS2 | CHA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 79 | 29 | 97 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHA | OF | 27 | 15 | 50 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHA | OF | 29 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CHA | OF | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | LAN | OF | 14 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYN | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 74 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | LAN | NL | $222,500 |
| 2000 | CHA | AL | $212,500 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $635,000 | ||