Chris Duffy
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2009)
Chris Duffy was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2009 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 5 seasons. In 212 career games, he hit .262 with 187 hits, 6 home runs, and 52 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-04-07
- Last Game
- 2009-05-14
Full name: Christopher Ellis Duffy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | 713 | 102 | 187 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 52 | 41 | 51 | 148 | .262 | .323 | .352 | .675 | -1,002 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .352 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Career OPS .675 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 39 | 126 | 22 | 43 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 22 | .341 | .264 (+29%) | .330 (+17%) | .418 (+2%) | .749 (+9%) | 215.2 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 84 | 314 | 46 | 80 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 26 | 19 | 71 | .255 | .269 (-5%) | .336 (-6%) | .431 (-22%) | .768 (-15%) | -739.7 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 70 | 241 | 31 | 60 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 43 | .249 | .268 (-7%) | .335 (-7%) | .422 (-16%) | .758 (-12%) | -477.1 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 19 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 212 | 713 | 102 | 187 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 52 | 41 | 51 | 148 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -1,002 | ||
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 (212 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 103 | 373 | 61 | 105 | 1 | 32 | .282 |
| Away | 109 | 340 | 41 | 82 | 5 | 20 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-14 | MIL | MIA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-05-12 | MIL | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-05-10 | MIL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-05-09 | MIL | CHC | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-05-08 | MIL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-05-07 | MIL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-05-06 | MIL | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-05-05 | MIL | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-05-04 | MIL | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-05-03 | MIL | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 183 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | MIL | NL | $400,000 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | $403,500 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | $395,000 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | $331,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,529,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 2001 |
| South Mountain Community College | Phoenix | AZ | 1999, 2000 |
Chris Duffy: the record in brief
The profile opens with Chris Duffy's first major league game on April 7, 2005; the last one listed came on May 14, 2009. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburgh Pirates (2005 to 2007) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2009). The bio lists Duffy as an outfielder who batted and threw left-handed. Duffy is listed at 185 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The birth record reads April 20, 1980, in Brattleboro, VT, USA. The given name on file is Christopher Ellis Duffy.
Across 212 games at the plate, Duffy's career line reads 187 hits in 713 at bats for a .262 average; the totals also include 6 home runs, 52 runs batted in, and 41 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .323 and .352 give Duffy a career OPS of .675. Duffy hit .262 while the league hit .266 over the same span, a figure close to average. Duffy collected a career-high 80 hits in 2006. On the bases, the high point was 26 steals in 2006. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .255 in 2006, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Duffy
- What years did Chris Duffy play?
- Chris Duffy played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2009.
- Was Chris Duffy a pitcher?
- No. Chris Duffy was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Chris Duffy hit?
- Chris Duffy hit 6 career home runs with 187 hits.
- What was Chris Duffy's career batting average?
- Chris Duffy batted .262 over his career, with 187 hits in 713 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Duffy have?
- Chris Duffy drove in 52 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Duffy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Duffy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.