Chris Flexen, baseball player, 2017

Chris Flexen

Born: 7/1/1994 in Newark, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 219 lbs

Full name: Christopher John Flexen

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Biography

Chris Flexen, born in 1994, is an active professional baseball pitcher who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on July 27, 2017. Known for his competitive spirit and versatile pitching style, Flexen has become a reliable asset on the mound. Over the course of his career, he has achieved a record of 30-49, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95, showcasing his ability to navigate through challenging game situations. Flexen has also recorded 466 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, illustrating his role as both a starting pitcher and a late-game option. Flexen's career unfolds during a dynamic era of baseball, where the emphasis on analytics and specialized pitching roles continues to evolve. His contributions are particularly notable in a league that increasingly values depth in pitching rotations. As he continues to pitch, Flexen remains a key player to watch, demonstrating resilience and adaptability on the field. His ongoing career not only reflects his personal achievements but also represents the challenges and changes faced by modern pitchers in the game today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 50 174 111 0 0 3 691.3 759 371 106 258 488 4.83 0

Career ERA 4.83 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 14.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2017 NYN NL 3 6 14 9 0 0 0 48.0 62 42 35 36 7.88 4.36 (-81%) -3140.3
2018 NYN NL 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 6.3 14 9 6 3 12.79 — 0.0
2019 NYN NL 0 3 9 1 0 0 0 13.7 15 10 13 10 6.59 4.51 (-46%) -359.9
2021 SEA AL 14 6 31 31 0 0 0 179.7 185 72 40 125 3.61 4.27 (+15%) 1758.3
2022 SEA AL 8 9 33 22 0 0 2 137.7 132 57 51 95 3.73 3.97 (+6%) -1855.4
2023 SEA AL 0 4 17 4 0 0 0 42.0 59 36 19 29 7.71 4.33 (-78%) -2440.4
2023 COL NL 2 4 12 12 0 0 0 60.3 74 42 19 45 6.27 4.33 (-45%) -2430.8
2024 CHW AL 3 15 33 30 0 0 0 160.0 180 88 63 123 4.95 4.08 (-21%) -
2025 CHC NL 5 1 21 1 0 0 1 43.7 38 15 12 22 3.09 4.14 (+25%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
174 18 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.167 0.167 0.222 0.389 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.389 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 46.7% 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
2017 NYN NL 14 13 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.154 — — — — 0.0
2018 NYN NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 NYN NL 9 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2021 SEA AL 31 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 SEA AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 SEA AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 COL NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 CHW AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 CHC NL 21 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
P 174 111 50 82 2 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 NYN P 14 9 3 9 0 1
2018 NYN P 4 1 1 4 0 1
2019 NYN P 9 1 0 1 0 0
2021 SEA P 31 31 21 25 0 1
2022 SEA P 33 22 9 9 1 1
2023 SEA P 17 4 2 6 0 0
2023 COL P 12 12 3 5 0 1
2024 CHA P 33 30 8 20 0 3
2025 CHN P 21 1 3 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 174