Chris Clapinski
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2000)
Chris Clapinski was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2000 for the Florida Marlins, a span of 2 seasons. In 70 career games, he hit .267 with 28 hits, 1 home runs, and 9 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-07-17
- Last Game
- 2000-09-24
Full name: Christopher Alan Clapinski
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 105 | 18 | 28 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 19 | .267 | .358 | .400 | .758 | -30 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .358 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .436 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Career OPS .758 vs. league average .780 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | FLO | NL | 36 | 56 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 | .232 | .271 (-14%) | .344 (+1%) | .433 (-26%) | .778 (-14%) | -114.7 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | 34 | 49 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .306 | — | — | — | — | 84.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 70 | 105 | 18 | 28 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 19 | .267 | — | — | — | — | -30 | ||
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 (70 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 56 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | .250 |
| Away | 35 | 49 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 6 | .286 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-24 | MIA | COL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-21 | MIA | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-17 | MIA | PHI | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-10 | MIA | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-06 | MIA | HOU | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-28 | MIA | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-26 | MIA | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-20 | MIA | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-18 | MIA | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-14 | MIA | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 12 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | FLO | NL | $201,000 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $401,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Clapinski
- What years did Chris Clapinski play?
- Chris Clapinski played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2000.
- Was Chris Clapinski a pitcher?
- No. Chris Clapinski was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chris Clapinski hit?
- Chris Clapinski hit 1 career home runs with 28 hits.
- What was Chris Clapinski's career batting average?
- Chris Clapinski batted .267 over his career, with 28 hits in 105 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Clapinski have?
- Chris Clapinski drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Clapinski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Clapinski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.