Chris Hook

Born: 8/4/1968 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-30 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Christopher Wayne Hook

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Biography

Chris Hook, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996. During his brief career, he made a notable impact on the mound, demonstrating a solid competitive spirit as he recorded a win-loss record of 5-2. Hook's earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.89, reflecting the challenges he faced during his time in the league, particularly in an era marked by powerful offenses and evolving batting techniques. Throughout his career, Hook amassed a total of 44 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters at times, although he did not register any saves. His tenure in the majors included contributions to teams looking for depth in their pitching rotations. Despite the brevity of his career, Chris Hook remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the journey of many players navigating the complexities of professional sports during the mid-1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	2	55	0	0	0	0	65.7	71	43	10	43	44	5.89	0

Career ERA 5.89 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 29.9% 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
1995	SFG	NL	5	1	45	0	0	0	0	52.3	55	32	29	40	5.50	4.45 (-24%)	-
1996	SFG	NL	0	1	10	0	0	0	0	13.3	16	11	14	4	7.42	4.61 (-61%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
55	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 47.5% 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
1995	SFG	NL	45	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	SFG	NL	10	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	55	0	8	7	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	SFN	P	45	0	5	4	0	1
1996	SFN	P	10	0	3	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	55

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	SFN	NL	$109,000
1995	SFN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$218,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Northern Kentucky University	Highland Heights	KY	1987, 1988, 1989