Chris Fussell, baseball player, 1998-2000

Chris Fussell

Born: 5/19/1976 in Oregon, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-15 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Christopher Wren Fussell

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Biography

Chris Fussell, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 until 2000. His career spanned a brief but noteworthy period during which he showcased his abilities on the mound. Fussell finished his career with a record of 5 wins and 9 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 6.9, 91 strikeouts, and 2 saves. Fussell's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a determination to succeed, attributes that he displayed throughout his time in the league. Although his career statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Fussell contributed to his teams in crucial moments, particularly in relief roles. His time in the majors coincided with an era of shifting offensive dynamics and evolving pitching strategies, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of players who have graced the game during that period. Ultimately, Fussell's journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 9 40 19 0 0 2 135.7 159 104 28 89 91 6.90 0

Career ERA 6.90 vs. league average 4.64 across their career seasons — 48.8% 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
1998 BAL AL 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 9.7 11 9 9 8 8.38 4.43 (-89%) 0.0
1999 KCR AL 0 5 17 8 0 0 2 56.0 72 46 36 37 7.39 4.71 (-57%) -
2000 KCR AL 5 3 20 9 0 0 0 70.0 76 49 44 46 6.30 4.77 (-32%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.772 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
1998 BAL AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 KCR AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 KCR AL 20 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 40 19 12 12 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 BAL P 3 2 1 2 0 1
1999 KCA P 17 8 2 6 3 3
2000 KCA P 20 9 9 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 40

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 KCA AL $210,000
1999 KCA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $410,000