Craig Stansberry, baseball player, 2007-2009

Craig Stansberry

Born: 3/8/1982 in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

MLB Debut: 2007-08-25 | Final Game: 2009-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Craig Leo Stansberry

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Biography

Craig Stansberry, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues as a position player from 2007 to 2009. Over the course of his brief career, he played in 24 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .333 with 8 hits and 3 RBIs. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, his ability to contribute offensively was evident, particularly in clutch situations. Stansberry's playing style was characterized by a disciplined approach at the plate, allowing him to maintain an impressive average over his limited appearances. Stansberry's career unfolded during a period dominated by power hitters and increased offensive production in the late 2000s. His contributions, while modest in terms of raw statistics, reflected the depth and versatility that teams often sought in role players. Although he did not have a lengthy career, Stansberry remains a part of baseball history, having left his mark in a challenging era for players trying to establish themselves amidst fierce competition for roster spots.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 24 5 8 1 0 0 3 0 2 6 0.333 0.407 0.375 0.782 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +25.9% above league average.

Career OBP .407 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +22.0% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.782 vs. league average 0.753 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
2007 SDP NL 11 7 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2008 SDP NL 12 16 4 6 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.375 — — — — 0.0
2009 SDP NL 1 1 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
2B 8 2 6 5 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 SDN 2B 4 0 2 2 0 1
2008 SDN 2B 4 2 4 3 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rice University Houston TX 2003
North Central Texas College Gainesville TX 2001, 2002