Chad Curtis
Born: 11/6/1968 in Marion, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-04-08 | Final Game: 2001-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Chad David Curtis
Biography
Chad Curtis was a professional baseball player born in 1968, whose career spanned from 1992 to 2001. He was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing to multiple teams in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, Curtis appeared in 1,204 games, during which he recorded 1,061 hits and achieved a batting average of .264. His power at the plate was evident as he hit 101 home runs and drove in 461 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 212 stolen bases.
Curtis played in a competitive era of baseball that saw significant changes in player dynamics and strategies. His ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the California Angels, Detroit Tigers, and New York Yankees, among others. As a member of the Yankees, he contributed to their success during the late 1990s, a period marked by the team's dominance in the league. Curtis's career achievements and contributions to the game solidified his place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1204 | 4017 | 648 | 1061 | 195 | 16 | 101 | 461 | 212 | 510 | 676 | 0.264 | 0.349 | 0.396 | 0.745 | -68.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | LAA | AL | 139 | 441 | 59 | 114 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 46 | 43 | 51 | 71 | 0.259 | 280.1 |
| 1993 | LAA | AL | 152 | 583 | 94 | 166 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 59 | 48 | 70 | 89 | 0.285 | 112.5 |
| 1994 | LAA | AL | 114 | 453 | 67 | 116 | 23 | 4 | 11 | 50 | 25 | 37 | 69 | 0.256 | -637.3 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | 144 | 586 | 96 | 157 | 29 | 3 | 21 | 67 | 27 | 70 | 93 | 0.268 | 515.4 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 104 | 400 | 65 | 105 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 37 | 16 | 53 | 73 | 0.263 | -255.9 |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 43 | 104 | 20 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 0.212 | -255.9 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 22 | 29 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | NYY | AL | 93 | 320 | 51 | 93 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 50 | 12 | 36 | 49 | 0.291 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | NYY | AL | 151 | 456 | 79 | 111 | 21 | 1 | 10 | 56 | 21 | 75 | 80 | 0.243 | -291.7 |
| 1999 | NYY | AL | 96 | 195 | 37 | 51 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 8 | 43 | 35 | 0.262 | 124.8 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 108 | 335 | 48 | 91 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 48 | 3 | 37 | 71 | 0.272 | -144.2 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 38 | 115 | 24 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 0.252 | -126.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 0.167 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ALDS2 | NYA | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1999 | ALCS | NYA | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1999 | WS | NYA | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 1998 | ALDS2 | NYA | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.667 |
| 1998 | ALCS | NYA | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1997 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.167 |
| 1996 | NLDS1 | LAN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1141 | 1011 | 2482 | 73 | 48 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CAL | OF | 135 | 116 | 250 | 16 | 6 | 3 |
| 1993 | CAL | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CAL | OF | 151 | 150 | 426 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| 1994 | CAL | OF | 114 | 112 | 332 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 | DET | OF | 144 | 144 | 362 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | DET | OF | 104 | 103 | 243 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| 1996 | LAN | OF | 40 | 20 | 62 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | CLE | OF | 19 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | NYA | OF | 92 | 87 | 168 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | NYA | OF | 148 | 121 | 306 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| 1999 | NYA | OF | 81 | 52 | 98 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | OF | 80 | 69 | 135 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | TEX | OF | 33 | 31 | 80 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 385 |
| Center Field | 686 |
| Right Field | 122 |
| Designated Hitter | 35 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TEX | AL | $1,900,000 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 1999 | NYA | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 1998 | NYA | AL | $1,250,000 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | $900,000 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | $1,900,000 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | $600,000 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $220,000 |
| 1992 | CAL | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $12,879,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix | AZ | 1989 |