Chris Gittens, baseball player, 2021-2021

Chris Gittens

Born: 2/4/1994 in Sherman, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-06-05 | Final Game: 2021-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Christopher Ryan Gittens

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Biography

Chris Gittens, born in 1994, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the 2021 season. He played as a position player for the New York Yankees, debuting on June 5, 2021, and concluding his career on July 24, 2021. While his time in the majors was short, Gittens showcased his power potential with one home run and five runs batted in (RBIs) over the course of 16 games. Gittens was known for his strong build and ability to hit for power, traits that made him a promising prospect in the Yankees' organization. However, he faced challenges at the plate, finishing his brief major league career with a batting average of .111. Despite the limited sample size, Gittens’ journey through the minors and his eventual call-up to the big leagues reflected the competitive nature of baseball during an era marked by a constant search for power hitters. His story serves as a reminder of the rigorous journey many players undertake in pursuit of their dreams in America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 36 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 7 13 0.111 0.250 0.194 0.444 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 38.9% 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
2021 NYY AL 16 36 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 7 13 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 13 10 79 4 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2021 NYA 1B 13 10 79 4 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 13