Chris Shelton, baseball player, 2004-2009

Chris Shelton

Born: 6/26/1980 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-04-15 | Final Game: 2009-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Christopher Bob Shelton

Biography

Chris Shelton, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2009. Primarily known as a position player, Shelton played in a total of 299 games during his career. He showcased a solid batting average of .273, accumulating 254 hits and demonstrating power with 37 home runs and 124 RBIs. While he was not renowned for his speed on the bases, Shelton managed to steal 2 bases throughout his career. Shelton's career coincided with a period in baseball characterized by significant offensive output, particularly in the early 2000s when power hitters were celebrated. His best year came in 2005 when he burst onto the scene with the Detroit Tigers, hitting 16 home runs and establishing himself as a promising slugger. Though his career was relatively brief, Shelton's contributions during his time on the field left a lasting impression, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the Tigers organization.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
299 930 132 254 46 7 37 124 2 96 252 0.273 0.345 0.457 0.802 1253.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 250 215 2076 141 15 207
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 6 0 10 0 0 0
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6
First Base 250
Third Base 1
Left Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 28

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-04-08

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 DET AL $365,000
2004 DET AL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $665,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Utah Salt Lake City UT 2001
Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City UT 1999, 2000