Chris Haney
Born: 11/16/1968 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-06-21 | Final Game: 2002-08-18
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Christopher Deane Haney
Biography
Chris Haney, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 until 2002. Making his debut with the Kansas City Royals, Haney showcased his skills throughout his career with several teams, including the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, and Toronto Blue Jays. Over the span of his career, he compiled a record of 38 wins and 52 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.07. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Haney accumulated a total of 442 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and challenge hitters.
Haney's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and an increase in offensive production. While he faced challenges in consistently securing victories, Haney's contributions as a reliable arm in various rotations were invaluable to his teams. He recorded one save during his time in the league, further showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, Haney's journey through the majors reflected the dedication and resilience characteristic of many players of his era. He retired from professional baseball on August 18, 2002, leaving behind a legacy as a tenacious competitor on the mound.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 52 | 196 | 125 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 824.7 | 924 | 465 | 94 | 286 | 442 | 5.07 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | WSN | NL | 3 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.7 | 94 | 38 | 43 | 51 | 4.04 | - |
| 1992 | KCR | AL | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 42.0 | 35 | 18 | 16 | 27 | 3.86 | - |
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 2 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 38.0 | 40 | 23 | 10 | 27 | 5.45 | - |
| 1993 | KCR | AL | 9 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 124.0 | 141 | 83 | 53 | 65 | 6.02 | - |
| 1994 | KCR | AL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 36 | 23 | 11 | 18 | 7.31 | - |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 3 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 81.3 | 78 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 3.65 | - |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 10 | 14 | 35 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 228.0 | 267 | 119 | 51 | 115 | 4.70 | - |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 4.38 | - |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7.20 | - |
| 1998 | KCR | AL | 6 | 6 | 33 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.3 | 125 | 76 | 36 | 51 | 7.03 | - |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.3 | 43 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 4.69 | 290.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.0 | 32 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 4.20 | 37.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | 36 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | WSN | NL | 16 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.074 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | KCR | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | KCR | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | KCR | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | KCR | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 196 | 125 | 39 | 125 | 4 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | MON | P | 16 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | KCA | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | MON | P | 9 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | KCA | P | 23 | 23 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | KCA | P | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | KCA | P | 16 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | KCA | P | 35 | 35 | 9 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | KCA | P | 8 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | KCA | P | 33 | 12 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | CLE | P | 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | BOS | P | 24 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 196 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | AL | $550,000 |
| 1998 | KCA | AL | $1,800,000 |
| 1997 | KCA | AL | $1,700,000 |
| 1996 | KCA | AL | $575,000 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | $220,000 |
| 1994 | KCA | AL | $193,000 |
| 1993 | KCA | AL | $135,000 |
| 1992 | MON | NL | $118,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,291,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | NC | 1988, 1989, 1990 |