Chris Roberson

Born: 8/23/1979 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-05-12 | Final Game: 2007-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Christopher William Roberson

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Biography

Chris Roberson, born in 1979, was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007. He made his debut on May 12, 2006, and concluded his career on September 27, 2007. Known for his speed and defensive capabilities, Roberson participated in a total of 85 games during his brief yet impactful career. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Roberson recorded 16 hits, a batting average of .232, and stole 5 bases, contributing to his team's dynamics with his speed on the base paths. He finished his career with 2 RBIs and did not hit any home runs, showcasing a playing style that leaned more towards contact hitting and base running rather than power. Although his career was short, Roberson's presence in the game reflected the increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism in baseball during the mid-2000s, an era characterized by the rise of advanced metrics and defensive specialization.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
85	69	15	16	0	1	0	2	5	1	13	0.232	0.254	0.261	0.514	0.0

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.514 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
2006	PHI	NL	57	41	9	8	0	1	0	1	3	0	9	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	PHI	NL	28	28	6	8	0	0	0	1	2	1	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	63	5	37	1	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	PHI	OF	45	2	19	0	0	0
2007	PHI	OF	18	3	18	1	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	31
Center Field	2
Right Field	37

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Feather River College	Quincy	CA	2001