Chris Truby
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2003)
Chris Truby was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003 for 4 teams, including the Houston Astros, a span of 4 seasons. In 263 career games, he hit .231 with 189 hits, 23 home runs, and 107 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-06-16
- Last Game
- 2003-05-07
Full name: Christopher John Truby
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 819 | 78 | 189 | 42 | 9 | 23 | 107 | 5 | 38 | 205 | .231 | .269 | .388 | .657 | -2,133 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.
Career SLG .388 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.
Career OPS .657 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 78 | 258 | 28 | 67 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 59 | 2 | 10 | 56 | .260 | .270 (-4%) | .344 (-14%) | .437 (+9%) | .782 (-1%) | -193.4 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 48 | 136 | 11 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 1 | 13 | 38 | .206 | .263 (-22%) | .332 (-17%) | .426 (+3%) | .758 (-5%) | -172.2 |
| 2002 | MON | NL | 35 | 105 | 12 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 27 | .257 | .261 (-2%) | .331 (-10%) | .416 (-4%) | .747 (-7%) | -137.0 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 89 | 277 | 23 | 55 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 71 | .199 | .261 (-24%) | .331 (-35%) | .416 (-32%) | .747 (-34%) | -137.0 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 13 | 43 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .279 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 263 | 819 | 78 | 189 | 42 | 9 | 23 | 107 | 5 | 38 | 205 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -640 | ||
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 (263 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 134 | 414 | 41 | 97 | 14 | 64 | .234 |
| Away | 129 | 405 | 37 | 92 | 9 | 43 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-07 | TBR | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-05-06 | TBR | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003-05-04 | TBR | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-03 | TBR | DET | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-05-02 | TBR | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-01 | TBR | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003-04-30 | TBR | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003-04-29 | TBR | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-04-27 | TBR | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-04-26 | TBR | BAL | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 242 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | KCA | AL | $360,000 |
| 2002 | MON | NL | $270,000 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | $237,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $867,500 | ||
Chris Truby: the record in brief
June 16, 2000 and May 7, 2003 bracket Chris Truby's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Truby's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (2000 to 2001), the Montreal Expos (2002), the Detroit Tigers (2002), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003). The bio lists Truby as a third baseman who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 190 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads December 9, 1973, in Palm Springs, CA, USA. The given name on file is Christopher John Truby.
Across 263 games at the plate, Truby's career line reads 189 hits in 819 at bats for a .231 average, along with 23 home runs and 107 RBI. The on-base percentage is .269 and the slugging percentage .388, for an OPS of .657. Set against a .265 league average for the same years, Truby's .231 average sits 12.9% below it. No season beat the 11 home runs Truby hit in 2000. No season topped the 67 hits of 2000. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .260 in 2000, did not top the league's .270.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Truby
- What years did Chris Truby play?
- Chris Truby played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003.
- Was Chris Truby a pitcher?
- No. Chris Truby was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chris Truby hit?
- Chris Truby hit 23 career home runs with 189 hits.
- What was Chris Truby's career batting average?
- Chris Truby batted .231 over his career, with 189 hits in 819 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Truby have?
- Chris Truby drove in 107 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Truby in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Truby has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.