Chad Kreuter

Born: 8/26/1964 in Greenbrae, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-14 | Final Game: 2003-04-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Chadden Michael Kreuter

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Biography

Chad Kreuter was a professional baseball player born in 1964, whose career spanned from 1988 to 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, Kreuter participated in 944 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing as both a catcher and an infielder, which was valuable during an era when player specialization was becoming increasingly common. His career included stints with several teams, where he became recognized for his solid defensive skills and a dependable presence behind the plate. Throughout his career, Kreuter tallied 593 hits, 54 home runs, and 274 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .237. While he may not have been a prolific hitter in terms of average, his contributions were significant in key situations, particularly as a role player on competitive teams. He also recorded 5 stolen bases, showcasing a surprising agility for a player of his position. Kreuter's journey through the late 1980s and into the new millennium reflects the transitional nature of baseball during that period, marked by shifts in player development and strategies. His legacy is one of dedication and adaptability in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
944	2505	289	593	123	8	54	274	5	361	593	0.237	0.335	0.357	0.692	-2435.4

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1988	TEX	AL	16	51	3	14	2	1	1	5	0	7	13	0.275	.254 (+8%)	.317 (+14%)	.377 (+9%)	.695 (+11%)	104.3
1989	TEX	AL	87	158	16	24	3	0	5	9	0	27	40	0.152	.254 (-40%)	.319 (-14%)	.375 (-29%)	.694 (-22%)	-581.6
1990	TEX	AL	22	22	2	1	1	0	0	2	0	8	9	0.045	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	TEX	AL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	DET	AL	67	190	22	48	9	0	2	16	0	20	38	0.253	.255 (-1%)	.322 (avg)	.377 (-12%)	.699 (-7%)	-200.4
1993	DET	AL	119	374	59	107	23	3	15	51	2	49	92	0.286	.265 (+8%)	.332 (+12%)	.403 (+20%)	.735 (+16%)	1241.9
1994	DET	AL	65	170	17	38	8	0	1	19	0	28	36	0.224	.269 (-17%)	.338 (-4%)	.424 (-32%)	.763 (-19%)	-578.8
1995	SEA	AL	26	75	12	17	5	0	1	8	0	5	22	0.227	.266 (-15%)	.337 (-13%)	.417 (-20%)	.755 (-17%)	-220.3
1996	CHW	AL	46	114	14	25	8	0	3	18	0	13	29	0.219	.269 (-19%)	.340 (-10%)	.426 (-14%)	.767 (-12%)	-249.2
1997	CHW	AL	19	37	6	8	2	1	1	3	0	8	9	0.216	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	LAA	AL	70	218	19	51	7	1	4	18	0	21	57	0.234	.266 (-12%)	.336 (-11%)	.419 (-21%)	.756 (-16%)	0.0
1998	CHW	AL	93	245	26	62	9	1	2	33	1	32	45	0.253	.266 (-5%)	.335 (+3%)	.420 (-23%)	.755 (-12%)	-438.4
1998	LAA	AL	3	7	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	-438.4
1999	KCR	AL	107	324	31	73	15	0	5	35	0	34	65	0.225	.271 (-17%)	.344 (-10%)	.433 (-27%)	.778 (-19%)	-1240.4
2000	LAD	NL	80	212	32	56	13	0	6	28	1	54	48	0.264	.270 (-2%)	.344 (+21%)	.437 (-6%)	.782 (+6%)	475.1
2001	LAD	NL	73	191	21	41	11	1	6	17	0	41	52	0.215	.263 (-19%)	.332 (+7%)	.426 (-12%)	.758 (-4%)	-21.3
2002	LAD	NL	41	95	8	25	5	0	2	12	1	10	31	0.263	.261 (+1%)	.331 (+1%)	.416 (-9%)	.747 (-5%)	-77.0
2003	TEX	AL	7	18	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	0	9	2	1	1
C	892	707	4571	370	50	47
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	TEX	C	16	15	93	8	1	0
1989	TEX	C	85	58	453	26	4	4
1990	TEX	C	20	8	39	4	1	0
1991	TEX	C	1	0	5	0	0	0
1992	DET	C	62	50	271	22	5	6
1993	DET	1B	1	0	5	1	0	0
1993	DET	C	112	99	517	69	7	10
1994	DET	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1994	DET	C	64	52	278	22	4	1
1994	DET	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1995	SEA	C	23	19	151	12	4	3
1996	CHA	1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1996	CHA	C	38	26	181	12	2	4
1997	CHA	1B	2	0	2	1	1	1
1997	CHA	C	13	8	57	3	1	0
1997	ANA	C	67	61	431	29	3	1
1998	CHA	C	91	71	424	35	7	4
1998	ANA	C	3	3	14	1	2	0
1999	KCA	C	101	85	460	44	3	8
2000	LAN	C	78	64	483	35	3	1
2001	LAN	C	70	58	486	29	0	4
2002	LAN	C	41	24	197	16	3	1
2003	TEX	C	7	6	31	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	892
First Base	6
Left Field	1
Designated Hitter	9

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2003	TEX	AL	$750,000
2002	LAN	NL	$1,100,000
2001	LAN	NL	$900,000
2000	LAN	NL	$500,000
1999	KCA	AL	$875,000
1998	CHA	AL	$710,000
1997	CHA	AL	$647,500
1996	CHA	AL	$350,000
1995	SEA	AL	$555,000
1994	DET	AL	$1,000,000
1993	DET	AL	$240,000
1992	DET	AL	$155,000
1991	TEX	AL	$110,000
1990	TEX	AL	$122,000
1989	TEX	AL	$72,500
Total Career Earnings			$8,087,000