Chris Marrero, baseball player, 2011-2017

Chris Marrero

Born: 7/2/1988 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-08-27 | Final Game: 2017-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 229 lbs

Full name: Christopher Marrero

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Biography

Chris Marrero, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2011 to 2017. He made his debut with the Washington Nationals, where he showcased his potential as a promising talent during a pivotal time for the franchise, as they transitioned from rebuilding to contention in the National League. Marrero played a total of 54 games in his career, accumulating 34 hits, including one home run, and driving in 16 runs, with a batting average of .209. Known for his power potential during his early career, Marrero was often seen as a player who could provide offensive support, although his stint in the majors was relatively brief. He was a part of a generation of players who entered the league following the steroid era, where clean performance was being emphasized. Despite facing challenges at the plate, Marrero's journey through the MLB reflects the experiences of many players who strive to establish themselves in a competitive environment, ultimately marking his place in baseball history. Marrero retired from professional baseball on April 23, 2017.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 163 8 34 5 0 1 16 0 6 40 0.209 0.236 0.258 0.493 -411.6

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OBP .236 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career SLG .258 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.493 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 32.2% 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
2011 WAS NL 31 109 6 27 5 0 0 10 0 4 27 0.248 .255 (-3%) .320 (-15%) .399 (-26%) .719 (-21%) -411.6
2013 WAS NL 8 16 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2017 SFG NL 15 38 2 5 0 0 1 5 0 2 9 0.132 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 34 30 266 16 2 18
OF 12 9 14 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 WAS 1B 31 28 254 14 2 17
2013 WAS 1B 3 2 12 2 0 1
2017 SFN OF 12 9 14 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 34
Left Field 12
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 WAS NL $481,000
Total Career Earnings $481,000