Chris Heintz
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2007)
Chris Heintz was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 3 seasons. In 34 career games, he hit .232 with 19 hits and 9 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-09-10
- Last Game
- 2007-09-26
Full name: Christopher John Heintz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 82 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 18 | .232 | .267 | .268 | .536 | -256 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.
Career SLG .268 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.
Career OPS .536 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 29.4% 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 | MIN | AL | 8 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 24 | 56 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .250 | .268 (-7%) | .335 (-14%) | .422 (-41%) | .758 (-29%) | -255.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 34 | 82 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 18 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -256 | ||
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 (34 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .125 |
| Away | 19 | 50 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 8 | .300 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-26 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-25 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-09-22 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-16 | MIN | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-14 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-12 | MIN | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-08 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-07 | MIN | CHW | L | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-05 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-09-04 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 31 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIN | AL | $380,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $380,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida | Tampa | FL | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Chris Heintz: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 10, 2005 and the final game on September 26, 2007, Chris Heintz built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. Born on August 6, 1974, in Syosset, NY, USA, Heintz is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds. The given name on file is Christopher John Heintz.
In 34 games and 82 at bats, Heintz batted .232 with 19 hits; the totals also include 9 RBI. The on-base percentage is .267 and the slugging percentage .268, for an OPS of .536. Measured against the leagues Heintz played in, the .232 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 13.3% below the league. By OPS the gap is 29.4% below league average (.536 against .759). Heintz collected a career-high 14 hits in 2007. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 2007, did not top the league's .268.
The position breakdown shows 31 games, all at catcher. Behind the plate, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 154 putouts and 6 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Heintz
- What years did Chris Heintz play?
- Chris Heintz played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007.
- Was Chris Heintz a pitcher?
- No. Chris Heintz was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Chris Heintz hit?
- Chris Heintz hit 0 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What was Chris Heintz's career batting average?
- Chris Heintz batted .232 over his career, with 19 hits in 82 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Heintz have?
- Chris Heintz drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Heintz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Heintz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.