Chris Dickerson
Born: 4/10/1982 in Hollywood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-08-12 | Final Game: 2014-09-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Christopher Charles Dickerson
Biography
Chris Dickerson, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2008 until 2014. Primarily serving as a position player, Dickerson played in a total of 355 games throughout his career. He was known for his speed on the basepaths, recording 35 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to impact the game not just through hitting but also with his agility and base-running skills.
Over the course of his career, Dickerson accumulated 185 hits, 17 home runs, and 66 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .257. His playing style was characterized by a combination of power and speed, making him a versatile asset on the field. While he played in an era that saw significant changes in offensive strategies and player utilization, Dickerson's contributions were notable for their balance of contact hitting and base-stealing prowess, allowing him to carve out a respectable career in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | 721 | 105 | 185 | 35 | 7 | 17 | 66 | 35 | 83 | 231 | 0.257 | 0.335 | 0.395 | 0.730 | 132.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 31 | 102 | 20 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 35 | 0.304 | 669.8 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 97 | 255 | 31 | 70 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 39 | 66 | 0.275 | 61.2 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 20 | 44 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 25 | 53 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | NYY | AL | 60 | 50 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0.260 | -85.4 |
| 2012 | NYY | AL | 25 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 56 | 105 | 17 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 0.238 | -149.0 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 41 | 98 | 12 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 38 | 0.224 | -121.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ALDS1 | NYA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 271 | 157 | 378 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CIN | OF | 28 | 25 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CIN | OF | 77 | 59 | 146 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | CIN | OF | 13 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIL | OF | 17 | 13 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | NYA | OF | 52 | 10 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | NYA | OF | 22 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | BAL | OF | 28 | 11 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CLE | OF | 34 | 25 | 50 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 141 |
| Center Field | 66 |
| Right Field | 88 |
| Designated Hitter | 32 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CIN | NL | $415,000 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $815,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno | NV | 2001, 2002, 2003 |