C. J. Cron

Born: 1/5/1990 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Christopher John Cron

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Biography

C. J. Cron, born in 1990, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2014 to 2022. Primarily serving as a position player, Cron appeared in 1,049 games throughout his career, showcasing his power-hitting ability with 953 hits and 187 home runs. He amassed a total of 604 RBIs, demonstrating his effectiveness as a run producer. With a batting average of .260, Cron established himself as a reliable presence in the lineup, complemented by his speed on the bases, contributing 10 stolen bases during his time in the league. Cron was recognized for his talents with one All-Star selection, underscoring his standing among his peers in a competitive era characterized by offensive prowess. His career spanned various teams, where he was known for his strong performance and resilience. As a player who thrived in a league increasingly focused on home runs and power metrics, Cron's contributions to his teams and the game at large left a notable legacy as a solid power hitter and a respected teammate. After concluding his career on October 4, 2022, he left behind a commendable record that reflected both his individual achievements and his role in the evolving landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1049	3670	470	953	194	10	187	604	10	268	928	0.260	0.320	0.471	0.791	5599.4

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .471 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.791 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +8.3% above 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
2014	LAA	AL	79	242	28	62	12	1	11	37	0	10	61	0.256	.251 (+2%)	.313 (-8%)	.386 (+17%)	.700 (+6%)	159.2
2015	LAA	AL	113	378	37	99	17	1	16	51	3	17	82	0.262	.254 (+3%)	.316 (-5%)	.404 (+9%)	.721 (+2%)	96.5
2016	LAA	AL	116	407	51	113	25	2	16	69	2	24	75	0.278	.255 (+9%)	.321 (+1%)	.417 (+12%)	.738 (+7%)	482.0
2017	LAA	AL	100	339	39	84	14	1	16	56	3	22	96	0.248	.254 (-3%)	.324 (-6%)	.425 (+3%)	.750 (-1%)	-128.4
2018	TBR	AL	140	501	68	127	28	1	30	74	1	37	145	0.253	.247 (+2%)	.318 (+2%)	.409 (+20%)	.727 (+12%)	1154.9
2019	MIN	AL	125	458	51	116	24	0	25	78	0	29	107	0.253	.252 (avg)	.322 (-4%)	.434 (+8%)	.757 (+3%)	225.2
2020	DET	AL	13	42	9	8	3	0	4	8	0	9	16	0.190	—	—	—	—	155.7
2021	COL	NL	142	470	70	132	31	1	28	92	1	60	117	0.281	.243 (+15%)	.317 (+18%)	.410 (+29%)	.727 (+24%)	2420.2
2022	COL	NL	150	575	79	148	28	3	29	102	0	43	164	0.257	.242 (+6%)	.311 (+1%)	.394 (+18%)	.706 (+11%)	1107.7
2023	COL	NL	56	208	31	54	12	0	11	32	0	13	50	0.260	.248 (+5%)	.320 (-5%)	.414 (+15%)	.734 (+6%)	160.5
2023	LAA	AL	15	50	7	10	0	0	1	5	0	4	15	0.200	.248 (-19%)	.320 (-19%)	.414 (-37%)	.734 (-29%)	160.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	14	0	2	1	0	0	0	3	5	0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2019	ALDS2	MIN	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.200
2014	ALDS1	LAA	3	9	0	1	1	0	0	0	2	4	0.111

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	792	757	6147	429	51	610

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2014	LAA	1B	36	29	221	12	1	23
2015	LAA	1B	58	54	385	31	6	33
2016	LAA	1B	97	93	761	48	6	78
2017	LAA	1B	98	92	745	61	4	63
2018	TBA	1B	61	58	463	27	2	46
2019	MIN	1B	117	110	927	61	8	87
2020	DET	1B	13	13	113	12	2	9
2021	COL	1B	130	129	1040	90	10	103
2022	COL	1B	121	120	1033	59	7	113
2023	COL	1B	47	47	372	26	3	42
2023	LAA	1B	14	12	87	2	2	13