Chris Cron
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1992)
Chris Cron was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1992 for the California Angels and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 12 career games, he hit .080 with 2 hits.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-08-15
- Last Game
- 1992-10-04
Full name: Christopher John Cron
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .080 | .148 | .080 | .228 | 0 |
Career AVG .080 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.
Career OBP .148 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.
Career SLG .080 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 79.0% below league average.
Career OPS .228 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 67.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CAL | AL | 6 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .080 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 8 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-04 | CHW | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-10-03 | CHW | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992-09-28 | CHW | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-23 | CHW | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-22 | CHW | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-18 | CHW | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-10-06 | LAA | KCR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991-09-30 | LAA | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-28 | LAA | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1991-09-26 | LAA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana College | Santa Ana | CA | 1984 |
Chris Cron: the record in brief
The profile opens with Chris Cron's first major league game on August 15, 1991; the last one listed came on October 4, 1992. By club, Cron's seasons break down as the California Angels (1991) and the Chicago White Sox (1992). Cron is listed as a first baseman at 6'2" and 200 pounds. Cron batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 31, 1964, in Albuquerque, NM, USA. The given name on file is Christopher John Cron.
The batting record for Cron: 12 games, 2 hits in 25 at bats, and a .080 average. Over the seasons Cron played, league hitters batted .256; the .080 career figure is 68.7% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 2, in 1991. The best average in the busiest seasons was .133, in 1991.
Cron played 10 games at first base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at left field (1) and designated hitter (1). At first base, Cron's fielding totals are 42 putouts, 8 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Cron
- What years did Chris Cron play?
- Chris Cron played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1992.
- Was Chris Cron a pitcher?
- No. Chris Cron was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chris Cron hit?
- Chris Cron hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Chris Cron's career batting average?
- Chris Cron batted .080 over his career, with 2 hits in 25 at bats.
- Is Chris Cron in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Cron has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Chris Cron play for?
- Chris Cron played for the California Angels and the Chicago White Sox.