Chris Truby, baseball player, 2000-2003

Chris Truby

Born: 12/9/1973 in Palm Springs, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-06-16 | Final Game: 2003-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Christopher John Truby

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Biography

Chris Truby, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 263 games, recording 189 hits and hitting 23 home runs. Truby also drove in 107 runs and maintained a batting average of .231, showcasing his contributions to the teams he played for during the early 2000s era of baseball. Truby's career was marked by his versatility and reliable defense, which allowed him to find a role on multiple big league rosters, particularly with the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros. His ability to play various infield positions made him a valuable asset for teams seeking depth and experience. Although his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the most prominent stars of his time, Truby's work ethic and tenacity on the field left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike. He retired from professional baseball on May 7, 2003, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
263 819 78 189 42 9 23 107 5 38 205 0.231 0.269 0.388 0.657 -2453.5

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
2000 HOU NL 78 258 28 67 15 4 11 59 2 10 56 0.260 .270 (-4%) .344 (-14%) .437 (+9%) .782 (-1%) -221.4
2001 HOU NL 48 136 11 28 6 1 8 23 1 13 38 0.206 .263 (-22%) .332 (-17%) .426 (+3%) .758 (-5%) -187.6
2002 WSN NL 35 105 12 27 5 2 2 7 1 5 27 0.257 .261 (-2%) .331 (-10%) .416 (-4%) .747 (-7%) -145.9
2002 DET AL 89 277 23 55 13 2 2 15 1 5 71 0.199 .261 (-24%) .331 (-35%) .416 (-32%) .747 (-34%) -145.9
2003 TBR AL 13 43 4 12 3 0 0 3 0 5 13 0.279 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 NLDS1 HOU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 1 11 0 0 2
3B 242 221 161 441 37 49
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 HOU 3B 74 67 51 125 14 15
2001 HOU 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2001 HOU 3B 35 33 17 55 6 4
2002 MON 1B 2 1 10 0 0 2
2002 MON 3B 31 25 13 48 5 4
2002 MON OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2002 DET 3B 89 83 71 181 11 22
2003 TBA 3B 13 13 9 32 1 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Third Base 242
Left Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 KCA AL $360,000
2002 MON NL $270,000
2001 HOU NL $237,500
Total Career Earnings $867,500