Ryan Christenson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2003)
Ryan Christenson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2003 for 4 teams, including the Athletics, a span of 6 seasons. In 452 career games, he hit .222 with 222 hits, 16 home runs, and 102 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-04-20
- Last Game
- 2003-09-28
Full name: Ryan Alan Christenson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 452 | 998 | 159 | 222 | 48 | 5 | 16 | 102 | 16 | 114 | 256 | .222 | .303 | .329 | .632 | -2,822 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.
Career SLG .329 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career OPS .632 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 117 | 370 | 56 | 95 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 40 | 5 | 36 | 106 | .257 | .266 (-4%) | .335 (-4%) | .420 (-13%) | .755 (-9%) | -550.0 |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 106 | 268 | 41 | 56 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 7 | 38 | 58 | .209 | .271 (-23%) | .344 (-11%) | .433 (-29%) | .778 (-21%) | -972.6 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 121 | 129 | 31 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 33 | .248 | .270 (-8%) | .344 (+1%) | .437 (-11%) | .782 (-6%) | -92.9 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | ARI | NL | 19 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 22 | 58 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .155 | .261 (-41%) | .331 (-33%) | .416 (-34%) | .747 (-33%) | -327.7 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 60 | 165 | 22 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 44 | .176 | .264 (-33%) | .332 (-23%) | .422 (-40%) | .754 (-32%) | -879.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 452 | 998 | 159 | 222 | 48 | 5 | 16 | 102 | 16 | 114 | 256 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -2,822 | ||
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 (452 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 215 | 440 | 70 | 93 | 9 | 45 | .211 |
| Away | 237 | 558 | 89 | 129 | 7 | 57 | .231 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-28 | TEX | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-27 | TEX | LAA | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-26 | TEX | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-09-24 | TEX | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-23 | TEX | OAK | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-22 | TEX | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-09-21 | TEX | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-20 | TEX | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-19 | TEX | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-17 | TEX | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 88 |
| Center Field | 321 |
| Right Field | 21 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | OAK | AL | $267,500 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | $221,000 |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | $202,500 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $861,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Ryan Christenson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ryan Christenson debuted on April 20, 1998 and played a final game on September 28, 2003. The season rows list, in order, the Oakland Athletics (1998 to 2001), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2001), the Milwaukee Brewers (2002), and the Texas Rangers (2003). At 5'11" and 175 pounds, Christenson is listed as an outfielder. Christenson threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 28, 1974, in Redlands, CA, USA. The given name on file is Ryan Alan Christenson.
Across 452 games at the plate, Christenson's career line reads 222 hits in 998 at bats for a .222 average, plus 16 homers and 102 RBI. The on-base percentage is .303 and the slugging percentage .329, for an OPS of .632. The league as a whole hit .266 across Christenson's seasons, which puts the .222 career mark 16.5% below average. By OPS the gap is 17.1% below league average (.632 against .763). The highest hit total in a season was 95, in 1998. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .257 in 1998, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ryan Christenson
- What years did Ryan Christenson play?
- Ryan Christenson played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2003.
- Was Ryan Christenson a pitcher?
- No. Ryan Christenson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ryan Christenson hit?
- Ryan Christenson hit 16 career home runs with 222 hits.
- What was Ryan Christenson's career batting average?
- Ryan Christenson batted .222 over his career, with 222 hits in 998 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ryan Christenson have?
- Ryan Christenson drove in 102 runs in his career.
- Is Ryan Christenson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ryan Christenson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.