Justin Christian
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2012)
Justin Christian was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2012 for the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 5 seasons. In 76 career games, he hit .203 with 29 hits 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-06-24
- Last Game
- 2012-09-30
Full name: Justin Barnett Christian
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 143 | 18 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | .203 | .255 | .266 | .521 | -466 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OBP .255 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career SLG .266 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.
Career OPS .521 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 28.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYA | AL | 24 | 40 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | SFN | NL | 18 | 47 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | .255 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SFN | NL | 34 | 56 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | .125 | .254 (-51%) | .318 (-38%) | .405 (-65%) | .724 (-53%) | -466.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 76 | 143 | 18 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -466 | ||
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 (76 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 6 | .186 |
| Away | 45 | 100 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 6 | .210 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-30 | SFG | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-29 | SFG | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-23 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-17 | SFG | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-16 | SFG | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-09-15 | SFG | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-14 | SFG | AZ | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-12 | SFG | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-22 | SFG | LAD | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-08-19 | SFG | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 25 |
| Center Field | 14 |
| Right Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn | AL | 2001 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau | MO | 2003 |
Justin Christian: the record in brief
Justin Christian played a first major league game on June 24, 2008 and a last one on September 30, 2012. The season rows list, in order, the New York Yankees (2008) and the San Francisco Giants (2011 through 2012). At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Christian is listed as an outfielder. Christian both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 3, 1980, in Lincoln, NE, USA. Christian's full given name, per the bio, is Justin Barnett Christian.
The batting record for Christian: 76 games, 29 hits in 143 at bats, and a .203 average, plus 12 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .255 clip and slugging .266, Christian finished with a .521 OPS. Measured against the leagues Christian played in, the .203 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 21.3% below the league. No season topped the 12 hits of 2011. The best average in the busiest seasons was .255, in 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Christian
- What years did Justin Christian play?
- Justin Christian played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2012.
- Was Justin Christian a pitcher?
- No. Justin Christian was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Justin Christian hit?
- Justin Christian hit 0 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What teams did Justin Christian play for?
- Justin Christian played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (2008) and the San Francisco Giants (2011–2012).
- What were Justin Christian's career stats?
- In 76 games, Justin Christian had 29 hits, 12 RBI, 18 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .203 batting average.
- What position did Justin Christian play?
- Justin Christian played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin Christian and how much did he weigh?
- Justin Christian was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Justin Christian's career batting average?
- Justin Christian batted .203 over his career, with 29 hits in 143 at bats.
- How many RBI did Justin Christian have?
- Justin Christian drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Justin Christian in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Justin Christian has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.