Chris Devenski
Born: 11/13/1990 in Cerritos, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-04-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 211 lbs
Full name: Christopher Michael Devenski
Biography
Chris Devenski, born in 1990, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. Since making his Major League Baseball debut on April 8, 2016, he has built a reputation as a reliable arm in the bullpen and as a starter when called upon. With a career record of 27-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98, Devenski has demonstrated his ability to manage games and contribute significantly to his team's success. His impressive strikeout total of 415 and eight saves highlight his capacity to handle pressure situations and finish games effectively.
Devenski's playing style is characterized by a mix of power and finesse, often using a diverse repertoire of pitches to keep hitters off balance. His talent was recognized with an All-Star selection, marking him as one of the prominent players of his era. As he continues to play in the current landscape of Major League Baseball, Devenski remains an influential figure within the game, showcasing the evolution of pitching strategies and the importance of multi-inning relievers in modern baseball. His ongoing contributions not only reflect his personal achievements but also the shifting dynamics of how pitchers are utilized in the league today.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 22 | 303 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 400.0 | 343 | 177 | 58 | 111 | 415 | 3.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 4 | 4 | 48 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 108.3 | 79 | 26 | 20 | 104 | 2.16 | 5112.2 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 8 | 5 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 80.7 | 50 | 24 | 26 | 100 | 2.68 | 1774.7 |
| 2018 | HOU | AL | 2 | 3 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 47.3 | 42 | 22 | 13 | 51 | 4.18 | -409.6 |
| 2019 | HOU | AL | 2 | 3 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 69 | 37 | 21 | 72 | 4.83 | -200.9 |
| 2020 | HOU | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 14.73 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.3 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8.59 | - |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 7.59 | - |
| 2022 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11.25 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | LAA | AL | 3 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 31 | 19 | 9 | 33 | 5.08 | 182.5 |
| 2023 | TBR | AL | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2.08 | - |
| 2024 | TBR | AL | 2 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 28 | 20 | 14 | 24 | 6.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | HOU | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | HOU | AL | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | HOU | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | PHI | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | LAA | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | TBR | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | TBR | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALWC1 | TBA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2019 | WS | HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | WS | HOU | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | ALDS2 | HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | ALCS | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 7.62 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALWC1 | TBA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2019 | WS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9.00 |
| 2017 | ALCS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13.50 |
| 2017 | ALDS2 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11.57 |
| 2017 | WS | HOU | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7.20 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 303 | 7 | 28 | 38 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | P | 48 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | HOU | P | 62 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | HOU | P | 50 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | HOU | P | 61 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | HOU | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ARI | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | ARI | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | LAA | P | 29 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | TBA | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TBA | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 303 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 4th | 7.0 | 150 | 0 |