Chris Parmelee

Born: 2/24/1988 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-09-06 | Final Game: 2016-06-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Christopher Matthew Parmelee

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Biography

Chris Parmelee, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who showcased his talents primarily as a position player from 2011 to 2016. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Minnesota Twins, where he played a significant role as a versatile hitter. Over the course of his career, Parmelee appeared in 311 games, accumulating 227 hits, 30 home runs, and 98 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .248. His ability to hit for power was evident as he contributed key home runs during crucial moments in games, although he was known more for his contact hitting than for speed on the bases, as he recorded just one stolen base throughout his tenure. Parmelee's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power hitting, and he found himself in a competitive environment as teams began to prioritize home runs and offensive production. Despite the challenges of breaking through in a league filled with talented players, he demonstrated resilience and adaptability, which are hallmarks of his playing style. After his time with the Twins, he continued to pursue opportunities in professional baseball until his retirement in 2016. Parmelee remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a dynamic era in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
311	917	89	227	48	3	30	98	1	79	239	0.248	0.313	0.405	0.717	-204.5

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — near 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	MIN	AL	21	76	8	27	6	0	4	14	0	12	13	0.355	.255 (+39%)	.320 (+38%)	.399 (+48%)	.719 (+44%)	587.1
2012	MIN	AL	64	192	18	44	10	2	5	19	0	13	52	0.229	.254 (-10%)	.318 (-9%)	.405 (-6%)	.724 (-7%)	-272.7
2013	MIN	AL	101	294	21	67	13	0	8	24	1	33	81	0.228	.253 (-10%)	.317 (-3%)	.396 (-11%)	.714 (-7%)	-349.1
2014	MIN	AL	87	250	27	64	11	0	7	28	0	17	64	0.256	.251 (+2%)	.313 (-2%)	.386 (-1%)	.700 (-1%)	-56.1
2015	BAL	AL	32	97	11	21	7	1	4	9	0	4	26	0.216	.254 (-15%)	.316 (-20%)	.404 (+7%)	.721 (-5%)	-113.7
2016	NYY	AL	6	8	4	4	1	0	2	4	0	0	3	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	145	108	975	83	5	109
OF	149	126	253	12	4	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	MIN	1B	20	20	164	12	2	19
2012	MIN	1B	38	31	295	25	2	43
2012	MIN	OF	19	17	30	1	0	0
2013	MIN	1B	23	20	152	12	0	15
2013	MIN	OF	68	59	105	6	2	0
2014	MIN	1B	33	16	167	18	1	15
2014	MIN	OF	54	43	102	4	1	3
2015	BAL	1B	25	19	176	12	0	17
2015	BAL	OF	8	7	16	1	1	1
2016	NYA	1B	6	2	21	4	0	0