Chris Petersen
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999)
Chris Petersen was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1999 for the Colorado Rockies. In 7 career games, he hit .154 with 2 hits and 2 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-05-25
- Last Game
- 1999-06-04
Full name: Christopher Ronald Petersen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .154 | .267 | .154 | .421 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.
Career SLG .154 vs. league average .434 across their career seasons — 64.5% below league average.
Career OPS .421 vs. league average .778 across their career seasons — 46.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | COL | NL | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| Away | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-04 | COL | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-06-02 | COL | ATL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-05-30 | COL | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-29 | COL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-05-28 | COL | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-05-27 | COL | HOU | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-25 | COL | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro | GA | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Chris Petersen: the record in brief
Chris Petersen's major league career runs from a debut on May 25, 1999 to a final game on June 4, 1999. Petersen's only club in the season tables is the Colorado Rockies. Born on November 6, 1970, in Boston, MA, USA, Petersen is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'11" and 180 pounds. Chris Petersen was the playing name; the full given name is Christopher Ronald.
In 7 games and 13 at bats, Petersen batted .154 with 2 hits, along with 2 runs batted in. Over the seasons Petersen played, league hitters batted .271; the .154 career figure is 43.3% below that. The season table holds a single row: 1999 with the Colorado Rockies, 7 games, 13 at bats and 2 hits.
Before the majors, Petersen played college baseball at Georgia Southern University (1990, 1991, and 1992).
Petersen played 6 games at second base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at shortstop (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Petersen
- Was Chris Petersen a pitcher?
- No. Chris Petersen was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chris Petersen hit?
- Chris Petersen hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Chris Petersen's career batting average?
- Chris Petersen batted .154 over his career, with 2 hits in 13 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Petersen have?
- Chris Petersen drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Petersen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Petersen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Chris Petersen play for?
- Chris Petersen played for the Colorado Rockies.