Chris Clapinski, baseball player, 1999-2000

Chris Clapinski

Born: 8/20/1971 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-07-17 | Final Game: 2000-09-24

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Christopher Alan Clapinski

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Biography

Chris Clapinski, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from July 17, 1999, to September 24, 2000. As a position player, Clapinski made a mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the late stages of the steroid era, which saw offensive numbers soar across the league. He played in a total of 70 games, where he showcased his skills as a reliable hitter with a batting average of .267. Over the course of his brief career, Clapinski recorded 28 hits, including one home run, and contributed 9 RBIs to his teams. Though his time in the majors was relatively short, Clapinski's dedication to the game and his on-field contributions reflected the competitive spirit of the era. He also demonstrated speed on the base paths, successfully stealing one base during his tenure. While not a household name, Clapinski's journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of the game, each with their unique stories and experiences.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 105 18 28 5 3 1 9 1 14 19 0.267 0.358 0.400 0.758 -38.1

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .436 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.758 vs. league average 0.780 across their career seasons — near 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
1999 MIA NL 36 56 6 13 1 2 0 2 1 9 12 0.232 .271 (-14%) .344 (+1%) .433 (-26%) .778 (-14%) -122.3
2000 MIA NL 34 49 12 15 4 1 1 7 0 5 7 0.306 — — — — 84.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 16 10 25 33 4 5
3B 12 9 8 11 2 1
OF 6 0 3 0 0 0
SS 7 3 9 12 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 FLO 2B 2 0 0 2 0 0
1999 FLO 3B 9 8 6 9 2 1
1999 FLO OF 3 0 2 0 0 0
1999 FLO SS 6 3 9 12 1 4
2000 FLO 2B 14 10 25 31 4 5
2000 FLO 3B 3 1 2 2 0 0
2000 FLO OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
2000 FLO SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 16
Third Base 12
Shortstop 7
Left Field 6
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 FLO NL $201,000
1999 FLO NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $401,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1990, 1991, 1992