Chris Rusin
Born: 10/22/1986 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-08-21 | Final Game: 2020-08-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Christopher Patrick Rusin
Biography
Chris Rusin, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2012 to 2020. He made his mark in Major League Baseball with a playing style characterized by his ability to control the game through precise pitching and strategic decision-making on the mound. Over the course of his career, Rusin compiled a record of 20 wins and 28 losses, showcasing his resilience and competitive spirit in a demanding sport.
Rusin recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65 and struck out a total of 341 batters, demonstrating his capability to challenge opposing hitters effectively. Though he notched only 2 saves during his time in the league, his contributions came primarily as a starting pitcher and a reliable option out of the bullpen. As part of a generation of players navigating the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball, Rusin's career reflected the game's ongoing emphasis on pitching depth and versatility, adapting to the needs of his teams throughout his tenure. He retired from professional play on August 3, 2020, leaving behind a legacy of determination and professional growth.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 28 | 189 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 468.7 | 514 | 242 | 55 | 153 | 341 | 4.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 21 | 6.37 | - |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 2 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.3 | 66 | 29 | 24 | 36 | 3.93 | - |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7.11 | - |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 6 | 10 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 131.7 | 170 | 78 | 41 | 86 | 5.33 | -2516.2 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 3 | 5 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.3 | 82 | 35 | 23 | 69 | 3.74 | 2110.7 |
| 2017 | COL | NL | 5 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 85.0 | 75 | 25 | 19 | 71 | 2.65 | 1552.5 |
| 2018 | COL | NL | 2 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 56 | 37 | 26 | 47 | 6.09 | -682.0 |
| 2019 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 36.00 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8.10 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 122 | 9 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0.197 | 0.197 | 0.254 | 0.451 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 7 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 13 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 27 | 46 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 29 | 29 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | COL | NL | 60 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | COL | NL | 49 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | COL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NLDS1 | COL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2018 | NLWC | COL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | NLWC | COL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NLDS1 | COL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2018 | NLWC | COL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2017 | NLWC | COL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 189 | 49 | 27 | 85 | 2 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHN | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHN | P | 13 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHN | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | COL | P | 24 | 22 | 8 | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 | COL | P | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | COL | P | 60 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | COL | P | 49 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | COL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | ATL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 189 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | COL | NL | $512,500 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | $503,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,016,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |