Chris Owings, baseball player, 2013

Chris Owings

Born: 8/12/1991 in Charleston, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Christopher Scott Owings

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Biography

Chris Owings was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2022. Born in 1991, Owings played in a total of 723 games throughout his career, primarily as a shortstop and utility player. Known for his agility and speed on the bases, he amassed 79 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively and defensively. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 550 hits, including 37 home runs and 220 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .239. Owings gained recognition early in his career, earning the title of Rookie of the Month, which highlighted his potential and impact in the game. His playing style was characterized by a blend of contact hitting and speed, making him an asset in various lineups. Owings played during an era that saw a significant shift towards analytics and specialized roles, which shaped his adaptability and approach on the field. Following his retirement in June 2022, he left behind a legacy of determination and versatility that resonated with fans and teammates alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.7 10 5 2 1 0 12.27 0

Career ERA 12.27 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 187.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2019 KCR AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.7 6 4 1 0 21.60 — -
2022 BAL AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 0 0 9.00 — 0.0
2023 PIT NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
723 2305 262 550 124 27 37 220 79 143 610 0.239 0.286 0.364 0.650 -4989.7

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
2013 AZ NL 20 55 5 16 5 0 0 5 2 6 10 0.291 .253 (+15%) .317 (+14%) .396 (-4%) .714 (+4%) 49.7
2014 AZ NL 91 310 34 81 15 6 6 26 8 16 67 0.261 .251 (+4%) .313 (-4%) .386 (+5%) .700 (+1%) -45.5
2015 AZ NL 147 515 59 117 27 5 4 43 16 26 144 0.227 .254 (-11%) .316 (-17%) .404 (-20%) .721 (-19%) -2036.4
2016 AZ NL 119 437 52 121 24 11 5 49 21 20 87 0.277 .255 (+8%) .321 (-2%) .417 (avg) .738 (-1%) -209.2
2017 AZ NL 97 362 41 97 25 1 12 51 12 17 87 0.268 .254 (+5%) .324 (-8%) .425 (+4%) .750 (-1%) -211.4
2018 AZ NL 106 281 34 58 15 0 4 22 11 24 75 0.206 .247 (-17%) .318 (-15%) .409 (-26%) .727 (-21%) -1133.4
2019 KCR AL 41 135 9 18 4 1 2 9 4 8 55 0.133 .252 (-47%) .322 (-40%) .434 (-49%) .757 (-45%) -1098.2
2019 BOS AL 26 45 4 7 2 0 1 5 1 6 23 0.156 — — — — -1098.2
2020 COL NL 17 41 9 11 1 0 2 5 1 3 11 0.268 — — — — 0.0
2021 COL NL 21 43 9 14 4 3 1 5 2 7 15 0.326 — — — — 307.6
2022 BAL AL 27 56 6 6 2 0 0 0 1 10 24 0.107 .242 (-56%) .311 (-19%) .394 (-64%) .706 (-44%) -373.4
2023 PIT NL 11 25 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0.160 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 215 184 304 509 5 123
3B 33 20 15 40 2 3
OF 165 137 253 12 5 2
P 3 0 0 0 0 0
SS 263 237 296 627 35 128

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 ARI 2B 3 3 2 10 0 0
2013 ARI SS 13 10 18 31 1 4
2014 ARI 2B 18 18 32 48 0 11
2014 ARI SS 61 59 77 165 11 36
2015 ARI 2B 115 101 154 289 4 65
2015 ARI SS 35 29 37 62 1 10
2016 ARI 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2016 ARI OF 49 47 93 4 0 1
2016 ARI SS 70 65 92 175 8 43
2017 ARI 2B 22 15 26 42 1 8
2017 ARI OF 26 23 38 3 2 0
2017 ARI SS 54 51 43 140 11 18
2018 ARI 2B 9 8 10 19 0 4
2018 ARI 3B 15 9 4 13 0 1
2018 ARI OF 60 46 83 5 3 1
2019 KCA 2B 13 13 28 29 0 9
2019 KCA 3B 12 9 9 23 0 1
2019 KCA OF 14 11 25 0 0 0
2019 KCA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 KCA SS 3 3 5 6 0 3
2019 BOS 2B 12 7 15 21 0 6
2019 BOS 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 BOS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 BOS SS 7 4 3 13 1 2
2020 COL 2B 8 6 10 17 0 5
2020 COL 3B 2 1 1 1 2 1
2020 COL OF 6 3 7 0 0 0
2020 COL SS 1 1 0 5 0 2
2021 COL 2B 3 3 10 11 0 4
2021 COL 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2021 COL OF 7 6 5 0 0 0
2021 COL SS 1 1 2 2 0 1
2022 BAL 2B 11 10 17 22 0 11
2022 BAL 3B 2 1 1 3 0 0
2022 BAL OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
2022 BAL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2022 BAL SS 8 7 8 19 2 4
2023 PIT OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2023 PIT P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2023 PIT SS 10 7 11 9 0 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 3
Second Base 215
Third Base 33
Shortstop 263
Left Field 12
Center Field 76
Right Field 79
Designated Hitter 2

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2014 Rookie of the Month April

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 ARI NL $530,500
2015 ARI NL $512,500
2014 ARI NL $500,000
Total Career Earnings $1,543,000