Chris Arnold

Born: 11/6/1947 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-07 | Final Game: 1976-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Christopher Paul Arnold

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Biography

Chris Arnold, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1976. Over the course of his career, Arnold appeared in 273 games, primarily contributing as a position player. He recorded 103 hits, which included 4 home runs and 51 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .237. Known for his versatility on the field, Arnold's playing style was characterized by a blend of solid defensive skills and the ability to make crucial contributions at the plate. Arnold's career unfolded in a transformative era for baseball, a time marked by the emergence of more powerful hitters and a shift in playing strategies. Although he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his persistence and dedication to the game exemplified the spirit of the 1970s. With a single stolen base to his name, Arnold was not primarily known for his speed but rather for his reliable presence in the lineup during the early years of his teams. His contributions, though modest in statistical output, reflect the essential role of players who provide depth and stability to their rosters in the ever-evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
273	435	47	103	12	5	4	51	1	42	76	0.237	0.303	0.315	0.618	-546.4

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1971	SFG	NL	6	13	2	3	0	0	1	3	0	1	2	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	SFG	NL	51	84	8	19	3	1	1	4	0	8	12	0.226	.243 (-7%)	.310 (-5%)	.353 (-9%)	.664 (-7%)	-101.5
1973	SFG	NL	49	54	7	16	2	0	1	13	0	8	11	0.296	.256 (+15%)	.325 (+17%)	.378 (+3%)	.703 (+9%)	108.3
1974	SFG	NL	78	174	22	42	7	3	1	26	1	15	27	0.241	.256 (-6%)	.324 (-7%)	.369 (-10%)	.693 (-8%)	-284.8
1975	SFG	NL	29	41	4	8	0	0	0	0	0	4	8	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	SFG	NL	60	69	4	15	0	1	0	5	0	6	16	0.217	.255 (-15%)	.320 (-14%)	.360 (-32%)	.681 (-23%)	-268.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	5	0	0	2
2B	54	41	92	139	7	22
3B	29	17	14	38	3	7
C	9	4	16	1	1	0
OF	4	3	5	1	0	1
SS	6	4	8	11	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	SFN	2B	3	2	4	7	1	0
1972	SFN	2B	7	4	12	13	1	0
1972	SFN	3B	17	10	5	27	1	4
1972	SFN	SS	4	3	7	10	0	1
1973	SFN	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1973	SFN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1973	SFN	C	9	4	16	1	1	0
1974	SFN	2B	31	30	64	86	4	16
1974	SFN	3B	7	6	7	8	1	3
1974	SFN	SS	1	1	1	0	0	0
1975	SFN	2B	4	2	5	7	1	4
1975	SFN	OF	4	3	5	1	0	1
1976	SFN	1B	1	1	5	0	0	2
1976	SFN	2B	8	3	7	25	0	2
1976	SFN	3B	4	1	2	3	1	0
1976	SFN	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0