Chris Heston, baseball player, 2014-2017

Chris Heston

Born: 4/10/1988 in Palm Bay, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-09-13 | Final Game: 2017-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Christopher L. Heston

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Biography

Chris Heston was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 until 2017. Born in 1988, Heston made his mark primarily with the San Francisco Giants, where he showcased his talents during a competitive era for pitchers. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 13-13 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.55, demonstrating his capability to compete at the highest level. Heston's career included a notable moment in 2015 when he threw a no-hitter against the New York Mets, earning him a place in the history books and solidifying his reputation as a formidable competitor on the mound. He recorded a total of 151 strikeouts throughout his career, reflecting his ability to overpower hitters with his pitching arsenal. Although he did not achieve any saves, Heston's contributions to his teams were significant during his tenure, exemplifying the depth of talent in an era that featured many exceptional pitchers. After his final game on June 11, 2017, Heston left a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the challenges of professional baseball with skill and determination.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 13 41 33 2 1 0 194.0 199 98 19 78 151 4.55 0

Career ERA 4.55 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
2014 SFG NL 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 5.3 6 3 3 4 5.06 — -
2015 SFG NL 12 11 31 31 2 1 0 177.7 169 78 64 141 3.95 3.96 (avg) -
2016 SFG NL 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 9 6 6 3 10.80 — -
2017 SEA AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 5.0 14 11 5 3 19.80 — 0.0
2017 MIN AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 52 1 10 2 0 0 3 0 0 19 0.192 0.192 0.231 0.423 -345.4

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OBP .192 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.423 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 41.9% 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
2014 SFG NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 SFG NL 31 51 1 10 2 0 0 3 0 0 18 0.196 .254 (-23%) .316 (-38%) .404 (-42%) .721 (-40%) -345.4
2016 SFG NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 SEA AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 MIN AL 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 41 33 13 24 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 SFN P 3 1 0 0 0 0
2015 SFN P 31 31 12 24 4 3
2016 SFN P 4 0 0 0 0 0
2017 SEA P 2 1 1 0 0 0
2017 MIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 41

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-06-14

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SFN NL $530,000
Total Career Earnings $530,000