Chris Basak, baseball player, 2007-2007

Chris Basak

Born: 12/6/1978 in North Platte, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-06-09 | Final Game: 2007-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Christopher Joseph Basak

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Biography

Chris Basak, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball spanning the 2007 season. He played as a position player, making his debut on June 9, 2007, and concluding his time in the majors on July 31, 2007. Although his career was short, Basak's journey to the big leagues exemplified the challenges faced by many aspiring players in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. During his time in the major leagues, Basak appeared in 5 games but unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical success, his presence in the majors during the 2007 season underscored the importance of perseverance and the opportunities that exist for players who work their way through the ranks. While he may not have made a significant impact on the field, his story serves as a reminder of the many players who contribute to the fabric of the game, even in fleeting moments.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2007 NYY AL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 0 0 1 0 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 NYA 3B 3 0 0 1 0 0
2007 NYA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 3
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1998, 1999, 2000