Byron Gettis, baseball player, 2004-2004

Byron Gettis

Born: 3/13/1980 in Centreville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-05-27 | Final Game: 2004-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Byron Earl Gettis

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Biography

Byron Gettis, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2005. Primarily a position player, Gettis appeared in 21 games during his time in the league, showcasing his skills at the highest level of the sport. Despite facing challenges at the plate, he recorded 7 hits with a batting average of .179 and contributed 1 RBI to his team's efforts. Notably, he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases during his career. Gettis's playing career took place during a transformative time in baseball, marked by the ongoing discussions surrounding performance-enhancing drugs and the evolution of player conditioning. His tenure, although short, reflects the competitive nature of the league in the early 2000s, where many players faced intense scrutiny and the pressure to perform. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, Gettis's journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the many athletes who strive to achieve their dreams in the world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 39 7 7 1 1 0 1 0 8 14 0.179 0.327 0.256 0.583 0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 23.6% 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
2004 KCR AL 21 39 7 7 1 1 0 1 0 8 14 0.179 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 21 15 38 2 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 KCA OF 21 15 38 2 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 11
Right Field 10