Chris Petersen, baseball player, 1999-1999

Chris Petersen

Born: 11/6/1970 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-05-25 | Final Game: 1999-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Christopher Ronald Petersen

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Biography

Chris Petersen was a professional baseball player born in 1970, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from May 25, 1999, to June 4, 1999, during which he made a notable impact despite limited playing time. Over the course of his career, Petersen appeared in 7 games, recording 2 hits and driving in 2 runs, resulting in a batting average of .154. Though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his contributions were part of a larger team effort during a transformative era in baseball. Petersen's time in the majors was marked by a competitive landscape that included a mix of emerging talents and established stars. While his statistical output may not reflect a long or illustrious career, his appearance in the big leagues highlights the determination and skill it takes to reach such a pinnacle in baseball. His journey serves as a reminder of the many players who contribute to the sport, even if their time in the spotlight is short-lived.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 13 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.154 0.267 0.154 0.421 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .434 across their career seasons — 64.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.421 vs. league average 0.778 across their career seasons — 46.0% 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
1999 COL NL 7 13 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 3 9 12 1 5
SS 1 1 3 4 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 COL 2B 6 3 9 12 1 5
1999 COL SS 1 1 3 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Southern University Statesboro GA 1990, 1991, 1992