Chris Volstad, baseball player, 2008-2018

Chris Volstad

Born: 9/23/1986 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-07-06 | Final Game: 2018-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'8" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Christopher Kenneth Volstad

Biography

Chris Volstad, born in 1986, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2018. He made his debut with the Florida Marlins, showcasing a blend of size and power that made him a notable presence on the mound. Over his career, Volstad compiled a record of 37 wins and 58 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.0. He struck out a total of 481 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats despite facing challenges in consistency. Volstad's career unfolded during a period characterized by evolving pitching styles and offensive strategies in baseball. While he never secured a save, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams, which included stints with the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Known for his competitive spirit and resilience, Volstad left a mark in the league as a reliable arm during his tenure, embodying the tenacity required to compete at the highest level in a dynamic era of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
37 58 170 126 3 2 0 772.3 858 429 102 265 481 5.00 0

Career ERA 5.00 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 21.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
171 201 11 28 6 0 0 7 0 2 94 0.139 0.148 0.169 0.317 -657.0

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career SLG .169 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 58.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.317 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 170 126 38 115 4 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 170

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 CHN NL $2,655,000
2011 FLO NL $445,000
2010 FLO NL $420,000
2009 FLO NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $3,920,000