Chad Tracy
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2013)
Chad Tracy was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2013 for 4 teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 10 seasons. In 938 career games, he hit .274 with 741 hits, 86 home runs, and 358 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,551.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-04-21
- Last Game
- 2013-09-28
Full name: Chad Austin Tracy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 938 | 2,706 | 317 | 741 | 172 | 9 | 86 | 358 | 11 | 233 | 473 | .274 | .333 | .439 | .772 | 1,551 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .439 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.
Career OPS .772 vs. league average .745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ARI | NL | 143 | 481 | 45 | 137 | 29 | 3 | 8 | 53 | 2 | 45 | 60 | .285 | .266 (+7%) | .335 (+2%) | .427 (-5%) | .762 (-2%) | -137.7 |
| 2005 | ARI | NL | 145 | 503 | 73 | 155 | 34 | 4 | 27 | 72 | 3 | 35 | 78 | .308 | .264 (+17%) | .330 (+9%) | .418 (+32%) | .749 (+22%) | 2116.5 |
| 2006 | ARI | NL | 154 | 597 | 91 | 168 | 41 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 5 | 54 | 129 | .281 | .269 (+4%) | .336 (+2%) | .431 (+4%) | .768 (+3%) | 418.7 |
| 2007 | ARI | NL | 76 | 227 | 30 | 60 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 0 | 29 | 43 | .264 | .268 (-1%) | .335 (+3%) | .422 (+7%) | .758 (+5%) | 218.0 |
| 2008 | ARI | NL | 88 | 273 | 25 | 73 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 39 | 0 | 16 | 49 | .267 | .263 (+1%) | .333 (-7%) | .416 (-1%) | .749 (-4%) | -207.9 |
| 2009 | ARI | NL | 98 | 257 | 29 | 61 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 39 | 1 | 26 | 38 | .237 | .262 (-10%) | .332 (-8%) | .417 (-7%) | .750 (-7%) | -351.2 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | 28 | 44 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | FLO | NL | 41 | 102 | 5 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 21 | .245 | .257 (-5%) | .325 (-9%) | .402 (-17%) | .728 (-13%) | 0.0 |
| 2012 | WAS | NL | 73 | 93 | 7 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 15 | .269 | .254 (+6%) | .318 (+7%) | .405 (+9%) | .724 (+8%) | 144.0 |
| 2013 | WAS | NL | 92 | 129 | 6 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 25 | .202 | .253 (-20%) | .317 (-24%) | .396 (-18%) | .714 (-20%) | -427.3 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 938 | 2,706 | 317 | 741 | 172 | 9 | 86 | 358 | 11 | 233 | 473 | .274 | — | — | — | — | 1,773 | ||
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 (938 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 463 | 1290 | 173 | 378 | 45 | 188 | .293 |
| Away | 475 | 1416 | 144 | 363 | 41 | 170 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-28 | WAS | AZ | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-27 | WAS | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-25 | WAS | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-22 | WAS | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-22 | WAS | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-17 | WAS | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-17 | WAS | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-14 | WAS | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-12 | WAS | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-11 | WAS | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 277 | 222 | 2047 | 130 | 14 | 191 |
| 3B | 398 | 361 | 268 | 682 | 59 | 71 |
| OF | 52 | 51 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ARI | 1B | 11 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | ARI | 3B | 135 | 120 | 104 | 258 | 25 | 28 |
| 2004 | ARI | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | ARI | 1B | 80 | 72 | 705 | 47 | 3 | 75 |
| 2005 | ARI | OF | 51 | 51 | 93 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | ARI | 1B | 6 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | ARI | 3B | 147 | 143 | 101 | 260 | 25 | 27 |
| 2007 | ARI | 1B | 18 | 12 | 122 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| 2007 | ARI | 3B | 48 | 46 | 29 | 73 | 4 | 6 |
| 2008 | ARI | 1B | 65 | 62 | 528 | 26 | 4 | 49 |
| 2008 | ARI | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | ARI | 1B | 66 | 56 | 471 | 37 | 2 | 39 |
| 2009 | ARI | 3B | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CHN | 3B | 10 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | FLO | 1B | 5 | 4 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | FLO | 3B | 24 | 22 | 13 | 42 | 3 | 5 |
| 2012 | WAS | 1B | 14 | 6 | 64 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 2012 | WAS | 3B | 10 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | WAS | 1B | 10 | 6 | 55 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | WAS | 3B | 14 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 277 |
| Third Base | 398 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 47 |
| Designated Hitter | 13 |
Salary History
Chad Tracy's recorded salaries total $15,366,000 over 8 seasons, 2005 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tracy's career ran from 2004 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WAS | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2012 | WAS | NL | $750,000 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | $900,000 |
| 2009 | ARI | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2008 | ARI | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 2007 | ARI | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 2006 | ARI | NL | $381,000 |
| 2005 | ARI | NL | $335,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $15,366,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | Greenville | NC | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Chad Tracy (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Chad Tracy: the record in brief
Chad Tracy's major league career runs from a debut on April 21, 2004 to a final game on September 28, 2013. The season rows list, in order, the Arizona Diamondbacks (2004 to 2009), the Chicago Cubs (2010), the Florida Marlins (2010), and the Washington Nationals (2012 through 2013). Born on May 22, 1980, in Charlotte, NC, USA, Tracy is listed as a third baseman and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The bio gives 6'1" and 205 pounds. The given name on file is Chad Austin Tracy.
Tracy's career batting table shows 938 games, 2,706 at bats and 741 hits, a .274 average, along with 86 homers and 358 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .333 clip and slugging .439, Tracy finished with a .772 OPS. The .274 career average is close to the .262 the league hit across the same seasons. Tracy's most home runs in a season came in 2005, when the total reached 27 for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The hits column peaks at 168, in 2006. Tracy drove in a season-high 80 runs in 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chad Tracy
- What years did Chad Tracy play?
- Chad Tracy played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2013.
- Was Chad Tracy a pitcher?
- No. Chad Tracy was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chad Tracy hit?
- Chad Tracy hit 86 career home runs with 741 hits.
- What teams did Chad Tracy play for?
- Chad Tracy played for 4 teams: the Arizona Diamondbacks (2004–2009), the Chicago Cubs (2010), the Florida Marlins (2010), and the Washington Nationals (2012–2013).
- What were Chad Tracy's career stats?
- In 938 games, Chad Tracy had 741 hits, 86 home runs, 358 RBI, 317 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .274 batting average.
- How much did Chad Tracy earn in his career?
- Chad Tracy's recorded salaries total $15,366,000 over 8 seasons, 2005 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tracy's career ran from 2004 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2004.
- What was Chad Tracy's salary?
- Chad Tracy's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $5,000,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $335,000, in 2005. The Salary History table lists each season from 2005 to 2013.
- What position did Chad Tracy play?
- Chad Tracy played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chad Tracy and how much did he weigh?
- Chad Tracy was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Chad Tracy hit each season?
- Chad Tracy's home runs by season: 8 in 2004, 27 in 2005, 20 in 2006, 7 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 8 in 2009, 1 in 2010, 3 in 2012, and 4 in 2013. His most in one season was 27, in 2005.
- What was Chad Tracy's career batting average?
- Chad Tracy batted .274 over his career, with 741 hits in 2,706 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chad Tracy have?
- Chad Tracy drove in 358 runs in his career.
- Is Chad Tracy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chad Tracy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.