Chris Haney, baseball player, 1991-2002

Chris Haney

Born: 11/16/1968 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-06-21 | Final Game: 2002-08-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Christopher Deane Haney

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Biography

Chris Haney, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 until 2002. Making his debut with the Kansas City Royals, Haney showcased his skills throughout his career with several teams, including the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, and Toronto Blue Jays. Over the span of his career, he compiled a record of 38 wins and 52 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.07. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Haney accumulated a total of 442 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and challenge hitters. Haney's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and an increase in offensive production. While he faced challenges in consistently securing victories, Haney's contributions as a reliable arm in various rotations were invaluable to his teams. He recorded one save during his time in the league, further showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, Haney's journey through the majors reflected the dedication and resilience characteristic of many players of his era. He retired from professional baseball on August 18, 2002, leaving behind a legacy as a tenacious competitor on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 52 196 125 8 4 1 824.7 924 465 94 286 442 5.07 0

Career ERA 5.07 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1991 WSN NL 3 7 16 16 0 0 0 84.7 94 38 43 51 4.04 3.91 (-3%) -
1992 WSN NL 2 3 9 6 1 1 0 38.0 40 23 10 27 5.45 3.75 (-45%) -
1992 KCR AL 2 3 7 7 1 1 0 42.0 35 18 16 27 3.86 3.75 (-3%) -
1993 KCR AL 9 9 23 23 1 1 0 124.0 141 83 53 65 6.02 4.19 (-44%) -
1994 KCR AL 2 2 6 6 0 0 0 28.3 36 23 11 18 7.31 4.51 (-62%) -
1995 KCR AL 3 4 16 13 1 0 0 81.3 78 33 33 31 3.65 4.45 (+18%) -
1996 KCR AL 10 14 35 35 4 1 0 228.0 267 119 51 115 4.70 4.61 (-2%) -
1997 KCR AL 1 2 8 3 0 0 0 24.7 29 12 5 16 4.38 4.39 (avg) -
1998 KCR AL 6 6 33 12 0 0 0 97.3 125 76 36 51 7.03 4.43 (-59%) -
1998 CHC NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.0 3 4 1 4 7.20 — -
1999 CLE AL 0 2 13 4 0 0 0 40.3 43 21 16 22 4.69 4.71 (avg) 290.0
2000 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 1 0 9.00 — 0.0
2002 BOS AL 0 0 24 0 0 0 1 30.0 32 14 10 15 4.20 4.28 (+2%) 37.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
197 36 2 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 58.1% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 66.9% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 73.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 70.4% 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 WSN NL 16 27 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.074 — — — — 0.0
1992 WSN NL 10 9 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1992 KCR AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 KCR AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 KCR AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 KCR AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 KCR AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 KCR AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 KCR AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CHC NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 CLE AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 BOS AL 24 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 196 125 39 125 4 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 MON P 16 16 6 18 2 1
1992 MON P 9 6 1 5 0 0
1992 KCA P 7 7 1 1 0 0
1993 KCA P 23 23 7 19 0 0
1994 KCA P 6 6 3 5 0 2
1995 KCA P 16 13 1 15 0 0
1996 KCA P 35 35 9 27 0 1
1997 KCA P 8 3 1 6 1 0
1998 KCA P 33 12 3 21 0 3
1998 CHN P 5 0 0 1 0 0
1999 CLE P 13 4 4 3 1 1
2000 CLE P 1 0 0 1 0 0
2002 BOS P 24 0 3 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 196

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 CLE AL $550,000
1998 KCA AL $1,800,000
1997 KCA AL $1,700,000
1996 KCA AL $575,000
1995 KCA AL $220,000
1994 KCA AL $193,000
1993 KCA AL $135,000
1992 MON NL $118,000
Total Career Earnings $5,291,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte NC 1988, 1989, 1990