Chris Bando

Born: 2/4/1956 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-13 | Final Game: 1989-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Christopher Michael Bando

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Biography

Chris Bando, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement in 1989. Primarily recognized for his role as a position player, Bando appeared in 498 games throughout his career. He was known for his work ethic and versatility on the field, showcasing a blend of defensive skills and offensive capabilities. Bando recorded 292 hits, including 27 home runs, and drove in 142 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .227. His solitary stolen base illustrated his approach to the game that favored solid contact and situational hitting over base-stealing speed. Bando played during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles and an emphasis on power hitting. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the league leaders, his contributions as a reliable player were valued by the teams he played for. His career spanned various teams, allowing him to be part of the changing dynamics of MLB during the 1980s. After retiring from professional play on October 1, 1989, Bando left a legacy as a consistent and dedicated player who contributed to the fabric of the game during a significant period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
498	1284	134	292	46	2	27	142	1	138	197	0.227	0.300	0.329	0.629	-2747.2

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1981	CLE	AL	21	47	3	10	3	0	0	6	0	2	2	0.213	—	—	—	—	-202.9
1982	CLE	AL	66	184	13	39	6	1	3	16	0	24	30	0.212	.261 (-19%)	.324 (-8%)	.388 (-22%)	.712 (-15%)	-482.5
1983	CLE	AL	48	121	15	31	3	0	4	15	0	15	19	0.256	.260 (-2%)	.324 (+3%)	.389 (-2%)	.714 (avg)	33.9
1984	CLE	AL	75	220	38	64	11	0	12	41	1	33	35	0.291	.259 (+12%)	.322 (+17%)	.384 (+31%)	.707 (+25%)	1006.8
1985	CLE	AL	73	173	11	24	4	1	0	13	0	22	21	0.139	.257 (-46%)	.323 (-28%)	.390 (-56%)	.714 (-43%)	-1320.3
1986	CLE	AL	92	254	28	68	9	0	2	26	0	22	49	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.325 (avg)	.395 (-17%)	.720 (-10%)	-416.7
1987	CLE	AL	89	211	20	46	9	0	5	16	0	12	28	0.218	.262 (-17%)	.331 (-21%)	.415 (-20%)	.746 (-21%)	-854.8
1988	CLE	AL	32	72	6	9	1	0	1	8	0	8	12	0.125	.254 (-51%)	.317 (-32%)	.377 (-52%)	.695 (-43%)	-510.7
1988	DET	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	-510.7
1989	OAK	AL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
C	457	367	1888	183	27	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	CLE	C	15	8	53	5	2	0
1982	CLE	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1982	CLE	C	63	49	268	23	3	1
1983	CLE	C	43	34	170	19	1	2
1984	CLE	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1984	CLE	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1984	CLE	C	63	59	305	30	6	4
1985	CLE	C	67	57	251	28	4	3
1986	CLE	C	86	72	359	30	4	3
1987	CLE	C	86	65	351	34	4	8
1988	CLE	C	32	23	123	14	3	2
1988	DET	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1989	OAK	C	1	0	8	0	0	0