Kristopher Negron
Born: 2/1/1986 in Willingboro, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-06-07 | Final Game: 2019-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Kristopher David Negron
Biography
Kristopher Negron was a versatile position player who had a professional baseball career spanning from 2012 to 2019. Born in 1986, Negron made his Major League Baseball debut with the Cincinnati Reds, showcasing his ability to play multiple infield and outfield positions. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 170 games, accumulating 83 hits and hitting 9 home runs. Negron demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing with 10 stolen bases, and contributed 32 RBIs, although he recorded a batting average of .221.
Negron's playing style was characterized by his adaptability and hustle, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. His time in the league coincided with a period of significant change in baseball, including the increasing emphasis on analytics and defensive versatility. While he may not have been a household name, Negron's contributions to his teams and his ability to fill various roles highlighted the importance of depth players in the modern game. After concluding his career in 2019, Negron left a legacy as a player who exemplified determination and versatility on the baseball diamond.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 375 | 47 | 83 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 32 | 10 | 32 | 107 | 0.221 | 0.291 | 0.336 | 0.627 | -398.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CIN | NL | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | 49 | 144 | 19 | 39 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 40 | 0.271 | 362.4 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 43 | 93 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 0.140 | -675.9 |
| 2017 | AZ | NL | 14 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | AZ | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 18 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | LAD | NL | 30 | 54 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.259 | -85.2 |
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 10 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0.217 | -85.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 29 | 21 | 32 | 74 | 0 | 14 |
| 3B | 35 | 28 | 21 | 47 | 2 | 4 |
| OF | 53 | 28 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 23 | 12 | 23 | 60 | 2 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CIN | 2B | 17 | 13 | 22 | 46 | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | CIN | 3B | 25 | 22 | 18 | 41 | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 | CIN | SS | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CIN | 2B | 6 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | CIN | SS | 10 | 7 | 11 | 31 | 1 | 7 |
| 2015 | CIN | OF | 16 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | ARI | 1B | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | ARI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ARI | SS | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 | ARI | OF | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | ARI | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | 2B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | 3B | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | SEA | OF | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAN | 2B | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | LAN | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAN | SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | LAN | OF | 15 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SEA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SEA | OF | 9 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 29 |
| Third Base | 35 |
| Shortstop | 23 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Center Field | 14 |
| Right Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CIN | NL | $512,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $512,500 | ||