Cris Colon
Born: 1/3/1969 in La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1992-09-18 | Final Game: 1992-10-04
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Cristobal Colon
Biography
Cris Colon was a professional baseball player born in 1969, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2009. Primarily a position player, Colon played in a total of 14 games during his time in the majors, where he recorded six hits, one run batted in (RBI), and maintained a batting average of .167. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Colon's contributions to his teams were significant during his tenure, showcasing the versatility and resilience typical of players from the era.
Colon's career unfolded during a transitional time in baseball, as the sport was beginning to recover from the aftermath of the 1994 strike and entering a period of offensive explosion driven by power hitters. While Colon himself did not achieve notable power numbers, his presence on the field highlighted the importance of role players in a team's dynamics. Although his major league career was short-lived, Cris Colon's journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who contribute to the fabric of the game, even if only for a moment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 36 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.167 | 0.189 | 0.167 | 0.356 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 14 | 36 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 14 | 13 | 17 | 36 | 3 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TEX | SS | 14 | 13 | 17 | 36 | 3 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 14 |