Chris Short, baseball player, 1959-1973

Chris Short

Born: 9/19/1937 in Milford, DE, USA

Died: 8/1/1991 in Wilmington, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-04-19 | Final Game: 1973-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: J Christopher Short

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Biography

Chris Short was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1959 to 1973. Born in 1937, Short made a significant impact on the game, particularly noted for his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies. He finished his career with a record of 135 wins and 132 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit and ability to perform consistently on the mound. With an earned run average of 3.43 and a total of 1,629 strikeouts, Short established himself as a reliable starter during the era characterized by a mix of powerful hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Short's contributions to the game were recognized through two All-Star selections, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers of his time. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of players and the increasing importance of pitching in an era that saw significant offensive production. With 18 saves to his name, Short also demonstrated versatility, contributing not only as a starter but also providing critical relief when needed. His legacy endures among fans and historians as a skilled pitcher who navigated the complexities of the sport during a dynamic and competitive era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
135 132 501 308 88 24 18 2325.0 2215 886 183 806 1629 3.43 0

Career ERA 3.43 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — near 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
1959 PHI NL 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 14.3 19 13 10 8 8.16 3.90 (-109%) -915.1
1960 PHI NL 6 9 42 10 2 0 3 107.3 101 47 52 54 3.94 3.82 (-3%) -576.1
1961 PHI NL 6 12 39 16 1 0 1 127.3 157 84 71 80 5.94 4.03 (-47%) -848.2
1962 PHI NL 11 9 47 12 4 0 3 142.0 149 54 56 91 3.42 3.96 (+13%) 283.2
1963 PHI NL 9 12 38 27 6 3 0 198.0 185 65 69 160 2.95 3.46 (+15%) 3695.3
1964 PHI NL 17 9 42 31 12 4 2 220.7 174 54 51 181 2.20 3.58 (+38%) 7377.4
1965 PHI NL 18 11 47 40 15 5 2 297.3 260 93 89 237 2.82 3.50 (+20%) 6628.9
1966 PHI NL 20 10 42 39 19 4 0 272.0 257 107 68 177 3.54 3.52 (-1%) 574.1
1967 PHI NL 9 11 29 26 8 2 1 199.3 163 53 74 142 2.39 3.30 (+28%) 2221.9
1968 PHI NL 19 13 42 36 9 2 1 269.7 236 88 81 202 2.94 2.98 (+2%) -792.3
1969 PHI NL 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 10.0 11 8 4 5 7.20 3.61 (-99%) -500.0
1970 PHI NL 9 16 36 34 7 2 1 199.0 211 95 66 133 4.30 3.89 (-11%) 3363.4
1971 PHI NL 7 14 31 26 5 2 1 173.0 182 74 63 95 3.85 3.47 (-11%) -3054.0
1972 PHI NL 1 1 19 0 0 0 1 23.0 24 10 8 20 3.91 3.26 (-20%) -78.0
1973 ATL AL 3 5 42 7 0 0 2 72.0 86 41 44 44 5.12 3.75 (-37%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
506 697 29 88 5 2 0 24 1 14 198 0.126 0.146 0.139 0.285 -5543.1

Career AVG .126 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.

Career OBP .146 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career SLG .139 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 62.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.285 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 58.7% 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
1959 PHI NL 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1960 PHI NL 42 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1961 PHI NL 40 37 1 6 0 0 0 2 1 1 10 0.162 — — — — 0.0
1962 PHI NL 48 36 2 8 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1963 PHI NL 38 66 3 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 14 0.106 .246 (-57%) .308 (-66%) .371 (-63%) .680 (-64%) -691.3
1964 PHI NL 44 65 4 7 0 1 0 4 0 1 18 0.108 .250 (-57%) .312 (-62%) .377 (-63%) .690 (-63%) -691.6
1965 PHI NL 47 99 2 13 0 0 0 1 0 0 29 0.131 .245 (-47%) .310 (-55%) .371 (-65%) .682 (-60%) -972.1
1966 PHI NL 42 106 6 22 1 0 0 4 0 1 31 0.208 .248 (-16%) .309 (-31%) .376 (-42%) .685 (-37%) -636.5
1967 PHI NL 29 66 0 6 1 0 0 5 0 2 20 0.091 .242 (-62%) .306 (-57%) .357 (-70%) .663 (-64%) -657.3
1968 PHI NL 43 79 7 12 1 0 0 4 0 2 18 0.152 .236 (-36%) .298 (-40%) .340 (-52%) .638 (-46%) -565.1
1969 PHI NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 PHI NL 36 61 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 20 0.049 .253 (-81%) .325 (-81%) .385 (-87%) .711 (-84%) -874.1
1971 PHI NL 31 48 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 18 0.083 — — — — -455.0
1972 PHI NL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1973 ATL AL 42 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
C 1 1 0 0 0 0
P 501 308 112 359 17 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1959 PHI P 3 2 0 2 0 0
1960 PHI P 42 10 8 18 1 2
1961 PHI C 1 1 0 0 0 0
1961 PHI P 39 16 6 20 1 1
1962 PHI P 47 12 11 22 1 2
1963 PHI P 38 27 15 46 0 3
1964 PHI P 42 31 7 35 1 1
1965 PHI P 47 40 9 39 4 3
1966 PHI P 42 39 14 45 2 3
1967 PHI P 29 26 7 35 0 1
1968 PHI P 42 36 11 38 2 4
1969 PHI P 2 2 2 1 0 1
1970 PHI P 36 34 10 18 1 1
1971 PHI P 31 26 10 26 3 0
1972 PHI P 19 0 1 2 1 0
1973 ML4 P 42 7 1 12 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 501

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bordentown Military Institute Bordentown NJ 1957

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1966 Most Valuable Player NL 28th 1.0 280 0
1964 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 2.0 280 0