Chris Narveson
Born: 12/20/1981 in Englewood, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-09-08 | Final Game: 2016-04-19
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Christopher Gregg Narveson
Biography
Chris Narveson, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2016. Over the course of his career, he made a significant impact on the teams he played for, notably for the Milwaukee Brewers. Narveson finished his career with a record of 30-19 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71, demonstrating a solid performance as a reliable arm in the rotation. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 364 strikeouts throughout his time in the league.
Narveson was known for his versatility on the mound, often adapting his pitching style to suit the needs of his team. He emerged during a competitive era in baseball that saw many pitchers pushed to their limits, and he carved out a niche for himself as a dependable option in both starting and relief roles. Although he never recorded a save in his career, his contributions were felt in crucial moments, showcasing his role as a key team player. Narveson's journey through the MLB illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a dedicated pitcher navigating the ups and downs of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 19 | 118 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 435.3 | 428 | 228 | 58 | 161 | 364 | 4.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 4.82 | - |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 2 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 45 | 20 | 16 | 46 | 3.83 | 115.1 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 12 | 9 | 37 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 167.7 | 172 | 93 | 59 | 137 | 4.99 | -600.2 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 11 | 8 | 30 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 161.7 | 160 | 80 | 65 | 126 | 4.45 | -484.2 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7.00 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 3 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 32 | 4.45 | -726.7 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8.64 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 119 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 48 | 0.210 | 0.248 | 0.235 | 0.483 | -346.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | STL | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 21 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 37 | 49 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.327 | -1.6 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 30 | 49 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.163 | -345.0 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NLDS2 | MIL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2011 | NLCS | MIL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 11.05 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NLCS | MIL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 10.80 |
| 2011 | NLDS2 | MIL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11.57 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 118 | 65 | 17 | 64 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SLN | P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | MIL | P | 21 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIL | P | 37 | 28 | 7 | 25 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | MIL | P | 30 | 28 | 7 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIL | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | MIL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIA | P | 15 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 118 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIA | NL | $1,200,000 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | $840,000 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | $500,000 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | $441,500 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | $406,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,388,000 | ||