Chris Lindsay, baseball player, 1905-1906

Chris Lindsay

Born: 7/24/1878 in Beaver County, PA, USA

Died: 1/25/1941 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-07-05 | Final Game: 1906-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Christian Haller Lindsay

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Biography

Chris Lindsay was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century, specifically from 1905 to 1907. Born in 1878, Lindsay played the position of a position player and participated in a total of 229 games throughout his career. He recorded 200 hits, showcasing his ability to connect with the ball, albeit without hitting any home runs. His contributions to his teams included 67 RBIs and a batting average of .242, reflecting the competitive nature of the sport during that era. Lindsay also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths, accumulating 28 stolen bases, which highlights his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Playing during a time when baseball was evolving, Lindsay's career coincided with the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. While his stats may not reflect a superstar caliber, Lindsay's role as a consistent player contributed to the dynamic of the teams he was part of, and he remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry of history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
229 828 97 200 30 3 0 67 28 63 87 0.242 0.301 0.285 0.586 -825.5

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .285 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1905 DET AL 88 329 38 88 14 1 0 31 10 18 37 0.267 .248 (+8%) .307 (+3%) .322 (-2%) .629 (avg) 29.0
1906 DET AL 141 499 59 112 16 2 0 36 18 45 50 0.224 .247 (-9%) .307 (-5%) .315 (-16%) .622 (-11%) -854.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 210 213 1883 123 46 95
2B 17 15 40 38 8 4
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 DET 1B 88 89 761 57 18 40
1906 DET 1B 122 124 1122 66 28 55
1906 DET 2B 17 15 40 38 8 4
1906 DET 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 213
Second Base 19
Third Base 1