Chris Latham, baseball player, 1997-2003

Chris Latham

Born: 5/26/1973 in Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-04-12 | Final Game: 2003-04-18

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Christopher Joseph Latham

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Biography

Chris Latham, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2003. Throughout his career, he appeared in 110 games, showcasing a blend of speed and defensive capability. Latham recorded 43 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 19 runs while maintaining a batting average of .202. Known for his agility on the base paths, he successfully stole 9 bases, contributing to his team's offensive dynamics. Latham's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power-hitting and the increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism. Despite his modest offensive numbers, his contributions to the teams he played for, including his defensive prowess and base-running skills, highlighted the importance of versatility in the game. Latham's journey through the major leagues reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era, as he navigated the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 213 34 43 5 1 3 19 9 23 85 0.202 0.280 0.277 0.557 -524.9

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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
1997 MIN AL 15 22 4 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1998 MIN AL 34 94 14 15 1 0 1 5 4 13 36 0.160 .266 (-40%) .335 (-22%) .420 (-52%) .755 (-39%) -612.8
1999 MIN AL 14 22 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 13 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2001 TOR AL 43 73 12 20 3 1 2 10 4 10 28 0.274 .263 (+4%) .332 (+11%) .426 (avg) .758 (+5%) 88.0
2003 NYY AL 4 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 89 49 143 3 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 MIN OF 10 4 11 0 1 0
1998 MIN OF 32 25 69 1 2 0
1999 MIN OF 14 4 13 0 0 0
2001 TOR OF 31 16 47 2 0 1
2003 NYA OF 2 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 34
Center Field 31
Right Field 27
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 NYA AL $400,000
1999 MIN AL $202,500
Total Career Earnings $602,500