Chris Pritchett
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2000)
Chris Pritchett was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2000 for the California Angels, the Anaheim Angels, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. In 61 career games, he hit .221 with 33 hits, 3 home runs, and 11 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-09-06
- Last Game
- 2000-05-23
Full name: Christopher Davis Pritchett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 149 | 16 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 31 | .221 | .255 | .315 | .570 | -44 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.
Career OBP .255 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.
Career SLG .315 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.
Career OPS .570 vs. league average .771 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CAL | AL | 5 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | 31 | 80 | 12 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 16 | .287 | .266 (+8%) | .335 (-4%) | .420 (-2%) | .755 (-3%) | -44.1 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | 20 | 45 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | .156 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PHI | NL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 61 | 149 | 16 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 31 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -44 | ||
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 (61 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 61 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 5 | .230 |
| Away | 34 | 88 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 6 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-23 | PHI | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-05-20 | PHI | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-18 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-05-16 | PHI | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000-05-14 | PHI | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-09 | LAA | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-06-08 | LAA | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-06-06 | LAA | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-02 | LAA | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-01 | LAA | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 52 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ANA | AL | $171,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $171,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Chris Pritchett: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chris Pritchett debuted on September 6, 1996 and played a final game on May 23, 2000. Club by club, the record runs the California Angels (1996), the Anaheim Angels (1998 to 1999), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2000). At 6'4" and 185 pounds, Pritchett is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Pritchett batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Pritchett was born on January 31, 1970, in Merced, CA, USA. The given name on file is Christopher Davis Pritchett.
Pritchett collected 33 hits in 149 at bats across 61 games, good for a .221 batting average, along with 3 homers and 11 RBI. Pritchett's career OPS of .570 combines a .255 on-base mark with .315 slugging. Pritchett's .221 average ran 17.8% below the .269 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Pritchett's .570 stands 26.0% below the league's .771. 1998 produced Pritchett's most hits, 23 of them for the Anaheim Angels. 1998 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .287 against a league .266, an 8% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Pritchett
- What years did Chris Pritchett play?
- Chris Pritchett played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2000.
- Was Chris Pritchett a pitcher?
- No. Chris Pritchett was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chris Pritchett hit?
- Chris Pritchett hit 3 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What was Chris Pritchett's career batting average?
- Chris Pritchett batted .221 over his career, with 33 hits in 149 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Pritchett have?
- Chris Pritchett drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Pritchett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Pritchett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.