Chris Waters
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2009)
Chris Waters was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 2 seasons. Across 16 career appearances, he went 4-5 with a 5.07 ERA and 38 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-08-05
- Last Game
- 2009-10-01
Full name: Christopher Myron Waters
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 3 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 64.2 | 70 | 36 | 29 | 33 | 5.01 | 4.32 (-16%) | -1748.3 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5.40 | 4.32 (-25%) | -742.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 76.1 | 79 | 43 | 34 | 38 | 5.07 | — | -2,491 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 36.2 | 47 | 26 | 16 | 25 | 6.38 |
| Away | 8 | 39.2 | 32 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 3.86 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-01 | BAL | TBR | W | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009-09-26 | BAL | CLE | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-20 | BAL | BOS | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-09-18 | BAL | BOS | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-09-13 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-26 | BAL | TOR | L | 6.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008-09-21 | BAL | NYY | L | 5.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008-09-16 | BAL | TOR | W | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008-09-10 | BAL | CLE | L | 5.2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008-09-05 | BAL | OAK | L | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida Community College | Avon Park | FL | 2000 |
Chris Waters: the record in brief
Chris Waters's major league career runs from a debut on August 5, 2008 to a final game on October 1, 2009. Every season row on the page belongs to the Baltimore Orioles, from 2008 through 2009. Listed as a pitcher, Waters both batted and threw left-handed. Waters is listed at 170 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads August 17, 1980, in Lakeland, FL, USA. Waters's full given name, per the bio, is Christopher Myron Waters.
Waters's career pitching line is 4 wins, 5 losses and a 5.07 ERA over 16 appearances. Waters had 38 strikeouts. Against a 4.32 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.07 mark was 17.3% worse. In 2008, one of the busiest seasons, Waters posted a 5.01 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.32.
Before the majors, Waters played college baseball at South Florida Community College (2000). Retrosheet box scores cover 32 of Waters's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Waters, 16 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Waters's fielding totals are 12 putouts, 5 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Waters
- What years did Chris Waters play?
- Chris Waters played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009.
- Was Chris Waters a pitcher?
- Yes. Chris Waters pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 38 strikeouts.
- What teams did Chris Waters play for?
- Chris Waters played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (2008–2009).
- What were Chris Waters's career stats?
- In 16 games, Chris Waters went 4-5 with a 5.07 ERA, 38 strikeouts, and 76.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Chris Waters play?
- Chris Waters played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chris Waters and how much did he weigh?
- Chris Waters was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Chris Waters's career ERA?
- Chris Waters finished with a 5.07 career ERA, going 4-5 with 38 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chris Waters have?
- Chris Waters recorded 38 career strikeouts.
- Is Chris Waters in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Waters has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.