Chris Archer, baseball player, 2012-2022

Chris Archer

Born: 9/26/1988 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-06-20 | Final Game: 2022-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Christopher Alan Archer

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Biography

Chris Archer was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 2012 to 2022, establishing himself as a prominent figure in Major League Baseball. Born in 1988, Archer's career was marked by his dynamic pitching style and ability to generate strikeouts, as evidenced by his impressive total of 1,454 strikeouts over his career. He finished with a win-loss record of 63-89 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.93, reflecting his role as a durable starter who often took the mound in challenging situations. Archer was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, showcasing his talent and recognition among peers and fans alike. His contributions on the field were significant during a time when the game was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on strikeouts and analytical approaches to pitching. Archer's ability to adapt and excel in this competitive environment solidified his place in baseball history. After retiring in September 2022, he left behind a legacy as a fierce competitor and a player who embodied the spirit of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
63 89 243 240 3 3 0 1357.0 1232 592 165 476 1454 3.93 0

Career ERA 3.93 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2012 TBR AL 1 3 6 4 0 0 0 29.3 23 15 13 36 4.60 4.01 (-15%) -
2013 TBR AL 9 7 23 23 2 2 0 128.7 107 46 38 101 3.22 3.87 (+17%) -
2014 TBR AL 10 9 32 32 0 0 0 194.7 177 72 72 173 3.33 3.74 (+11%) -
2015 TBR AL 12 13 34 34 1 1 0 212.0 175 76 66 252 3.23 3.96 (+19%) -
2016 TBR AL 9 19 33 33 0 0 0 201.3 183 90 67 233 4.02 4.19 (+4%) -
2017 TBR AL 10 12 34 34 0 0 0 201.0 193 91 60 249 4.07 4.36 (+7%) -
2018 TBR AL 3 5 17 17 0 0 0 96.0 102 46 31 102 4.31 4.15 (-4%) -
2018 PIT NL 3 3 10 10 0 0 0 52.3 53 25 18 60 4.30 4.15 (-4%) 195.0
2019 PIT NL 3 9 23 23 0 0 0 119.7 114 69 55 143 5.19 4.51 (-15%) -1575.7
2021 TBR AL 1 1 6 5 0 0 0 19.3 18 10 8 21 4.66 4.27 (-9%) -
2022 MIN AL 2 8 25 25 0 0 0 102.7 87 52 48 84 4.56 3.97 (-15%) -1356.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
245 80 4 8 1 0 0 3 0 4 38 0.100 0.143 0.113 0.255 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 60.2% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 55.1% below league average.

Career SLG .113 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 72.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.255 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 64.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2012 TBR AL 8 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 TBR AL 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 TBR AL 32 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 TBR AL 34 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 TBR AL 33 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 TBR AL 34 8 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2018 TBR AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 PIT NL 10 17 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.118 — — — — 0.0
2019 PIT NL 23 35 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 3 19 0.114 — — — — 0.0
2021 TBR AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 MIN AL 25 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
2 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
2013 ALDS1 TBA 2 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 2 0 0 1.7 1 0 0 2 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2013 ALDS1 TBA 0 0 2 0 0 1.7 1 0 0 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 243 240 61 111 14 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 TBA P 6 4 1 4 1 0
2013 TBA P 23 23 6 13 2 1
2014 TBA P 32 32 10 17 4 2
2015 TBA P 34 34 5 22 2 3
2016 TBA P 33 33 14 19 2 0
2017 TBA P 34 34 8 6 1 0
2018 TBA P 17 17 3 4 1 0
2018 PIT P 10 10 5 6 0 1
2019 PIT P 23 23 7 14 1 0
2021 TBA P 6 5 0 0 0 0
2022 MIN P 25 25 2 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 243

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-06-07
2015 This Year in Baseball Best Social Media Personality Esurance
2013 Pitcher of the Month July
2013 Rookie of the Month July

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 TBA AL $2,916,667
2015 TBA AL $1,166,667
2014 TBA AL $500,000
Total Career Earnings $4,583,334

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2015 Cy Young Award AL 5th 29.0 210 0
2013 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 35.0 150 1