Chris Gissell

Born: 1/4/1978 in Tacoma, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-08-22 | Final Game: 2004-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Christopher Odell Gissell

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Biography

Chris Gissell, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career spanning from 2004 to 2008. Primarily serving as a position player, Gissell's time in Major League Baseball was limited to just five games. During his short stint, he faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .0, without recording any hits, home runs, or RBIs. Though Gissell's playing career did not yield traditional statistical successes, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the competitive nature of the sport during the early 2000s. The era was marked by a combination of emerging talents and veteran players, making it a challenging environment for newcomers. Gissell's experience in the majors serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspire to reach the highest level of the game, often facing steep odds and fierce competition.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	5	1	0	0	0	8.7	20	14	4	3	11	14.54	0

Career ERA 14.54 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — 225.6% 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
2004	COL	NL	0	1	5	1	0	0	0	8.7	20	14	3	11	14.54	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.763 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
2004	COL	NL	5	1	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	5	1	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	COL	P	5	1	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5