Chris Heintz, baseball player, 2005-2007

Chris Heintz

Born: 8/6/1974 in Syosset, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-09-10 | Final Game: 2007-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Christopher John Heintz

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Biography

Chris Heintz was a professional baseball player born in 1974, who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007. He primarily served as a position player, appearing in a total of 34 games during his career. Heintz demonstrated his skills as a versatile utility player, contributing 19 hits and driving in 9 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .232. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his ability to support his teammates in a variety of roles showcased his value to the teams he played for. Heintz's career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of advanced analytics and evolving player roles. While he may not have had the prolific statistics of superstars, Heintz's determination and work ethic exemplified the spirit of many players who contributed to their teams in understated but essential ways. His time in the league, albeit brief, reflected the competitive nature of Major League Baseball during the mid-2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 82 1 19 3 0 0 9 0 4 18 0.232 0.267 0.268 0.536 -267.0

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.536 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 29.4% 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
2005 MIN AL 8 25 1 5 3 0 0 2 0 1 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIN AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIN AL 24 56 0 14 0 0 0 7 0 3 12 0.250 .268 (-7%) .335 (-14%) .422 (-41%) .758 (-29%) -267.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 31 20 154 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 MIN C 8 6 48 1 0 0
2006 MIN C 2 0 0 0 0 0
2007 MIN C 21 14 106 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 31

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 MIN AL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $380,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Florida Tampa FL 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996