Chris Getz

Born: 8/30/1983 in Southfield, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-28 | Final Game: 2014-05-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Christopher Ryan Getz

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Biography

Chris Getz was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 until 2014. Known for his versatility as a position player, Getz carved out a role primarily as a second baseman and utility infielder. Throughout his career, he appeared in 459 games, showcasing his speed and agility on the basepaths with a notable total of 89 stolen bases. Getz finished his playing days with a .250 batting average, accumulating 352 hits, 111 RBIs, and hitting 3 home runs. Getz's playing style was characterized by his ability to contribute in various facets of the game, emphasizing speed and contact hitting over power. He played during a transitional period in baseball, where the emphasis on analytics began to reshape team strategies, yet he remained a valuable asset for teams seeking a reliable presence in the infield. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, highlighted the importance of role players in achieving team success, particularly for organizations like the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox, where he spent the majority of his playing career. After retiring in 2014, Getz left a legacy as a gritty competitor who exemplified the utility player role in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
459	1409	176	352	50	11	3	111	89	111	173	0.250	0.309	0.307	0.616	-3678.8

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 15.2% 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
2008	CHW	AL	10	7	2	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	CHW	AL	107	375	49	98	18	4	2	31	25	30	54	0.261	.262 (avg)	.332 (-3%)	.417 (-17%)	.750 (-11%)	-766.1
2010	KCR	AL	72	224	23	53	9	0	0	18	15	19	28	0.237	.257 (-8%)	.325 (-7%)	.402 (-31%)	.728 (-21%)	-773.2
2011	KCR	AL	118	380	50	97	6	3	0	26	21	30	45	0.255	.255 (avg)	.320 (-2%)	.399 (-28%)	.719 (-17%)	-1109.0
2012	KCR	AL	64	189	22	52	10	3	0	17	9	11	17	0.275	.254 (+8%)	.318 (-2%)	.405 (-11%)	.724 (-7%)	-273.2
2013	KCR	AL	78	209	29	46	6	1	1	18	16	20	24	0.220	.253 (-13%)	.317 (-9%)	.396 (-31%)	.714 (-21%)	-757.4
2014	TOR	AL	10	25	1	4	1	0	0	0	2	1	4	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	426	380	713	1116	24	268
3B	2	1	0	0	1	0
SS	4	3	5	10	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	CHA	2B	7	1	6	9	0	1
2009	CHA	2B	106	100	196	298	7	75
2010	KCA	2B	64	59	113	164	3	43
2010	KCA	3B	2	1	0	0	1	0
2011	KCA	2B	110	97	189	299	6	69
2011	KCA	SS	4	3	5	10	1	2
2012	KCA	2B	61	55	95	143	4	40
2013	KCA	2B	68	62	106	181	4	39
2014	TOR	2B	10	6	8	22	0	1