Chris Getz
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2014)
Chris Getz was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014 for the Chicago White Sox, the Kansas City Royals, and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 7 seasons. In 459 career games, he hit .250 with 352 hits, 3 home runs, and 111 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-04-28
- Last Game
- 2014-05-10
Full name: Christopher Ryan Getz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 459 | 1,409 | 176 | 352 | 50 | 11 | 3 | 111 | 89 | 111 | 173 | .250 | .309 | .307 | .616 | -3,138 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.
Career OPS .616 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 15.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CHA | AL | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | 107 | 375 | 49 | 98 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 54 | .261 | .262 (avg) | .332 (-3%) | .417 (-17%) | .750 (-11%) | -639.4 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | 72 | 224 | 23 | 53 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 28 | .237 | .257 (-8%) | .325 (-7%) | .402 (-31%) | .728 (-21%) | -682.2 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | 118 | 380 | 50 | 97 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 45 | .255 | .255 (avg) | .320 (-2%) | .399 (-28%) | .719 (-17%) | -910.1 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | 64 | 189 | 22 | 52 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 17 | .275 | .254 (+8%) | .318 (-2%) | .405 (-11%) | .724 (-7%) | -244.3 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | 78 | 209 | 29 | 46 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 24 | .220 | .253 (-13%) | .317 (-9%) | .396 (-31%) | .714 (-21%) | -661.8 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 10 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .160 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 459 | 1,409 | 176 | 352 | 50 | 11 | 3 | 111 | 89 | 111 | 173 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -3,138 | ||
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 (459 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 230 | 687 | 83 | 179 | 1 | 56 | .261 |
| Away | 229 | 722 | 93 | 173 | 2 | 55 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-10 | TOR | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-05-09 | TOR | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-05-08 | TOR | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-05-06 | TOR | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-05-05 | TOR | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-05-03 | TOR | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-05-02 | TOR | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-05-01 | TOR | KCR | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-04-30 | TOR | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-04-29 | TOR | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 426 | 380 | 713 | 1116 | 24 | 268 |
| 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CHA | 2B | 7 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | CHA | 2B | 106 | 100 | 196 | 298 | 7 | 75 |
| 2010 | KCA | 2B | 64 | 59 | 113 | 164 | 3 | 43 |
| 2010 | KCA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | KCA | 2B | 110 | 97 | 189 | 299 | 6 | 69 |
| 2011 | KCA | SS | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | KCA | 2B | 61 | 55 | 95 | 143 | 4 | 40 |
| 2013 | KCA | 2B | 68 | 62 | 106 | 181 | 4 | 39 |
| 2014 | TOR | 2B | 10 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 426 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | KCA | AL | $1,050,000 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | $967,500 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | $443,000 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | $414,500 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | $401,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,276,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 2004, 2005 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 2003 |
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Chris Getz: the record in brief
Chris Getz's major league career runs from a debut on April 28, 2008 to a final game on May 10, 2014. By club, Getz's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (2008 through 2009), the Kansas City Royals (2010 through 2013), and the Toronto Blue Jays (2014). Getz played primarily as a second baseman and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 30, 1983, in Southfield, MI, USA and a listed size of 185 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Getz's full given name, per the bio, is Christopher Ryan Getz.
Getz finished with 352 hits from 1,409 at bats in 459 games, which works out to .250, along with 3 home runs, 111 RBI, and 89 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .309 and the slugging percentage .307, for an OPS of .616. Against a .257 league average for those years, Getz's .250 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .616 to a league .727, 15.2% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 98, in 2009. 2009 brought a season-best 25 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Getz
- What years did Chris Getz play?
- Chris Getz played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014.
- Was Chris Getz a pitcher?
- No. Chris Getz was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chris Getz hit?
- Chris Getz hit 3 career home runs with 352 hits.
- What was Chris Getz's career batting average?
- Chris Getz batted .250 over his career, with 352 hits in 1,409 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Getz have?
- Chris Getz drove in 111 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Getz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Getz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.