Chris Stynes, baseball player, 1995-2004

Chris Stynes

Born: 1/19/1973 in Queens, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-05-19 | Final Game: 2004-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Christopher Desmond Stynes

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Biography

Chris Stynes was a versatile position player who enjoyed a solid career in Major League Baseball from 1995 until 2004. Born in 1973, Stynes played in 828 games and showcased his talent with a batting average of .275. Over the course of his career, he recorded 640 hits, including 51 home runs and 265 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to contribute significantly both as a hitter and a run producer. Stynes also displayed speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 49 stolen bases, which highlighted his all-around offensive capabilities. Stynes' playing career unfolded during an era characterized by offensive explosions and evolving player dynamics in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He played for several teams, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox, and was known for his adaptability and strong work ethic. His contributions to the game, particularly as a reliable player who could be counted on in various situations, left a lasting impact on his teammates and fans alike. After retiring on July 30, 2004, Stynes remained a part of the baseball community, remembered for his contributions to the teams he represented throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
828 2326 351 640 118 9 51 265 49 191 308 0.275 0.335 0.399 0.734 -1239.4

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.762 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
1995 KCR AL 22 35 7 6 1 0 0 2 0 4 3 0.171 — — — — 0.0
1996 KCR AL 36 92 8 27 6 0 0 6 5 2 5 0.293 .269 (+9%) .340 (-9%) .426 (-16%) .767 (-13%) -220.9
1997 CIN NL 49 198 31 69 7 1 6 28 11 11 13 0.348 .266 (+31%) .336 (+17%) .419 (+16%) .756 (+16%) 616.4
1998 CIN NL 123 347 52 88 10 1 6 27 15 32 36 0.254 .266 (-5%) .335 (-4%) .420 (-19%) .755 (-12%) -777.4
1999 CIN NL 73 113 18 27 1 0 2 14 5 12 13 0.239 .271 (-12%) .344 (-10%) .433 (-31%) .778 (-22%) -450.2
2000 CIN NL 119 380 71 127 24 1 12 40 5 32 54 0.334 .270 (+24%) .344 (+12%) .437 (+14%) .782 (+13%) 1039.0
2001 BOS AL 96 361 52 101 19 2 8 33 4 20 56 0.280 .263 (+6%) .332 (-3%) .426 (-4%) .758 (-4%) -267.9
2002 CHC NL 98 195 25 47 9 1 5 26 1 21 29 0.241 .261 (-8%) .331 (-5%) .416 (-10%) .747 (-8%) -314.2
2003 COL NL 138 443 71 113 31 3 11 73 3 48 76 0.255 .264 (-3%) .332 (+1%) .422 (-2%) .754 (-1%) -55.0
2004 PIT NL 74 162 16 35 10 0 1 16 0 9 23 0.216 .266 (-19%) .335 (-21%) .427 (-31%) .762 (-26%) -809.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 167 107 222 325 8 75
3B 388 322 231 587 30 57
OF 152 121 245 11 4 2
SS 2 0 1 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 KCA 2B 17 9 21 35 1 14
1996 KCA 2B 5 4 8 5 0 2
1996 KCA 3B 2 2 0 2 1 0
1996 KCA OF 19 16 30 1 2 0
1997 CIN 2B 8 8 9 19 0 2
1997 CIN 3B 3 3 1 9 0 1
1997 CIN OF 38 38 76 5 2 0
1998 CIN 2B 11 6 15 22 0 4
1998 CIN 3B 22 11 9 26 2 3
1998 CIN OF 80 60 123 4 0 2
1998 CIN SS 2 0 1 2 0 1
1999 CIN 2B 43 19 48 60 5 11
1999 CIN 3B 8 4 2 11 1 0
1999 CIN OF 4 0 0 0 0 0
2000 CIN 2B 15 7 19 25 1 9
2000 CIN 3B 77 72 53 119 6 14
2000 CIN OF 8 4 11 1 0 0
2001 BOS 2B 43 40 73 116 1 18
2001 BOS 3B 46 44 31 63 5 5
2001 BOS OF 3 3 5 0 0 0
2002 CHN 2B 20 10 22 33 0 12
2002 CHN 3B 40 36 15 43 5 3
2003 COL 2B 5 4 7 10 0 3
2003 COL 3B 119 111 92 225 9 22
2004 PIT 3B 71 39 28 89 1 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 167
Third Base 388
Shortstop 2
Left Field 134
Center Field 2
Right Field 22
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 PIT NL $750,000
2003 COL NL $750,000
2002 CHN NL $1,250,000
2001 BOS AL $1,300,000
2000 CIN NL $375,000
1999 CIN NL $270,000
1998 CIN NL $200,000
1997 CIN NL $165,000
1995 KCA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $5,169,000