Chris Gardner

Born: 3/30/1969 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-10 | Final Game: 1991-10-05

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

Full name: Christopher John Gardner

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Biography

Chris Gardner, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2009. Over the course of his career, Gardner appeared in the big leagues for a brief period, finishing with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01. He recorded a total of 12 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to get batters out but did not secure any saves during his time on the mound. Gardner's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the rise of power-hitting and more specialized pitching roles. Despite the limited opportunities that defined his playing time, he contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and a solid understanding of the game. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges many pitchers face in establishing themselves in a league dominated by strong offensive play and evolving pitching strategies.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	5	4	0	0	0	24.7	19	11	5	14	12	4.01	0

Career ERA 4.01 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — near 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
1991	HOU	NL	1	2	5	4	0	0	0	24.7	19	11	14	12	4.01	3.91 (-3%)	-1431.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.167	0.000	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 76.5% 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
1991	HOU	NL	5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	4	3	6	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1991	HOU	P	5	4	3	6	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Cuesta College	San Luis Obispo	CA	1988