Chris Magruder

Born: 4/26/1977 in Tacoma, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-04 | Final Game: 2005-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Christopher James Magruder

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Biography

Chris Magruder was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2005. Born in 1977, Magruder played primarily as a position player and had a career that spanned parts of five seasons. He appeared in 270 games, where he recorded 119 hits, 11 home runs, and 56 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .220. Known for his versatility on the field, Magruder contributed not only with his bat but also with his speed, stealing five bases throughout his time in the league. Magruder played during a dynamic era in baseball, which was characterized by the increasing focus on offensive statistics and home run totals. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Texas Rangers, showcased the resilience and determination of a player striving to make an impact in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball. His journey reflects the experience of many players who navigated through the complexities of professional baseball, characterized by both opportunities and challenges.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
270	540	67	119	32	3	11	56	5	34	120	0.220	0.277	0.352	0.629	-1725.8

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
2001	TEX	AL	17	29	3	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	CLE	AL	87	258	34	56	15	1	6	29	2	15	55	0.217	.261 (-17%)	.331 (-21%)	.416 (-15%)	.747 (-18%)	-955.4
2003	CLE	AL	9	26	3	9	2	1	1	3	0	3	6	0.346	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	MIL	NL	56	89	11	21	6	1	2	10	0	8	21	0.236	.266 (-11%)	.335 (-7%)	.427 (-8%)	.762 (-8%)	-140.7
2005	MIL	NL	101	138	16	28	9	0	2	13	3	7	33	0.203	.264 (-23%)	.330 (-20%)	.418 (-26%)	.749 (-23%)	-629.8