Chris Parmelee
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2016)
Chris Parmelee was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016 for the Minnesota Twins, the Baltimore Orioles, and the New York Yankees, a span of 6 seasons. In 311 career games, he hit .248 with 227 hits, 30 home runs, and 98 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-09-06
- Last Game
- 2016-06-09
Full name: Christopher Matthew Parmelee
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | 917 | 89 | 227 | 48 | 3 | 30 | 98 | 1 | 79 | 239 | .248 | .313 | .405 | .717 | -106 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .405 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .717 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 21 | 76 | 8 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 13 | .355 | .255 (+39%) | .320 (+38%) | .399 (+48%) | .719 (+44%) | 587.1 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 64 | 192 | 18 | 44 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 52 | .229 | .254 (-10%) | .318 (-9%) | .405 (-6%) | .724 (-7%) | -243.8 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 101 | 294 | 21 | 67 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 1 | 33 | 81 | .228 | .253 (-10%) | .317 (-3%) | .396 (-11%) | .714 (-7%) | -294.1 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 87 | 250 | 27 | 64 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 64 | .256 | .251 (+2%) | .313 (-2%) | .386 (-1%) | .700 (-1%) | -48.3 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 32 | 97 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 26 | .216 | .254 (-15%) | .316 (-20%) | .404 (+7%) | .721 (-5%) | -107.4 |
| 2016 | NYA | AL | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 311 | 917 | 89 | 227 | 48 | 3 | 30 | 98 | 1 | 79 | 239 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -106 | ||
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 (311 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 158 | 465 | 46 | 113 | 13 | 46 | .243 |
| Away | 153 | 452 | 43 | 114 | 17 | 52 | .252 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-09 | NYY | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-06-08 | NYY | LAA | W | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-06-07 | NYY | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-06-06 | NYY | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-06-05 | NYY | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-06-04 | NYY | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-07-30 | BAL | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-29 | BAL | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-07-28 | BAL | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015-07-24 | BAL | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 145 | 108 | 975 | 83 | 5 | 109 |
| OF | 149 | 126 | 253 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MIN | 1B | 20 | 20 | 164 | 12 | 2 | 19 |
| 2012 | MIN | 1B | 38 | 31 | 295 | 25 | 2 | 43 |
| 2012 | MIN | OF | 19 | 17 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | MIN | 1B | 23 | 20 | 152 | 12 | 0 | 15 |
| 2013 | MIN | OF | 68 | 59 | 105 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIN | 1B | 33 | 16 | 167 | 18 | 1 | 15 |
| 2014 | MIN | OF | 54 | 43 | 102 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | BAL | 1B | 25 | 19 | 176 | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| 2015 | BAL | OF | 8 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | NYA | 1B | 6 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 145 |
| Left Field | 23 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 127 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Chris Parmelee's recorded salaries total $977,500 over 2 seasons, 2012 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Parmelee's career ran from 2011 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIN | AL | $497,500 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | $480,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $977,500 | ||
Chris Parmelee: the record in brief
The profile opens with Chris Parmelee's first major league game on September 6, 2011; the last one listed came on June 9, 2016. The team column moves through the Minnesota Twins (2011 to 2014), the Baltimore Orioles (2015), and the New York Yankees (2016). Parmelee, born on February 24, 1988, in Long Beach, CA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Parmelee's listed size is 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds. Chris Parmelee was the playing name; the full given name is Christopher Matthew.
Parmelee collected 227 hits in 917 at bats across 311 games, good for a .248 batting average, along with 30 home runs and 98 RBI. The on-base percentage is .313 and the slugging percentage .405, for an OPS of .717. Against a .254 league average for those years, Parmelee's .248 average was near the norm. The highest hit total in a season was 67, in 2013. Parmelee drove in a season-high 28 runs in 2014. 2014 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .256 against a league .251, a 2% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Parmelee
- What years did Chris Parmelee play?
- Chris Parmelee played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016.
- Was Chris Parmelee a pitcher?
- No. Chris Parmelee was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Chris Parmelee hit?
- Chris Parmelee hit 30 career home runs with 227 hits.
- What teams did Chris Parmelee play for?
- Chris Parmelee played for 3 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2011–2014), the Baltimore Orioles (2015), and the New York Yankees (2016).
- What were Chris Parmelee's career stats?
- In 311 games, Chris Parmelee had 227 hits, 30 home runs, 98 RBI, 89 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
- How much did Chris Parmelee earn in his career?
- Chris Parmelee's recorded salaries total $977,500 over 2 seasons, 2012 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Parmelee's career ran from 2011 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
- What was Chris Parmelee's salary?
- Chris Parmelee's last recorded salary was $497,500, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $497,500, in 2013, and his lowest was $480,000, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2013.
- What position did Chris Parmelee play?
- Chris Parmelee played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chris Parmelee and how much did he weigh?
- Chris Parmelee was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Chris Parmelee hit each season?
- Chris Parmelee's home runs by season: 4 in 2011, 5 in 2012, 8 in 2013, 7 in 2014, 4 in 2015, and 2 in 2016. His most in one season was 8, in 2013.
- What was Chris Parmelee's career batting average?
- Chris Parmelee batted .248 over his career, with 227 hits in 917 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Parmelee have?
- Chris Parmelee drove in 98 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Parmelee in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Parmelee has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.