Chris Oxspring

Born: 5/13/1977 in Ipswich, QLD, Australia

MLB Debut: 2005-09-02 | Final Game: 2005-09-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Chris Andrew Oxspring

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Biography

Chris Oxspring was an Australian professional baseball player born in 1977. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) during a brief career that spanned from September 2, 2005, to September 17, 2005. Oxspring made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres, stepping onto the field during a time when the league was seeing a blend of emerging international talent and established stars. While his tenure in the majors was short, appearing in only 5 games, he represented a growing wave of Australian athletes making their mark in baseball. Throughout his time in the league, Oxspring faced the challenging environment of transitioning into MLB, yet he contributed to the Padres during a period of competitive play. Despite finishing his MLB career with no hits, home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases, he remains a notable figure in the narrative of baseball's globalization and the inclusion of players from diverse backgrounds. His journey reflects the aspirations of many who sought to break into the major leagues, highlighting the dedication required to reach such a prestigious level of competition.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	0	0	0	0	12.0	9	5	2	6	11	3.75	0

Career ERA 3.75 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 12.6% better 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
2005	SDP	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	12.0	9	5	6	11	3.75	4.29 (+13%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2005	SDP	NL	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	SDN	P	5	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5