Chris Wakeland, baseball player, 2001-2001

Chris Wakeland

Born: 6/15/1974 in Huntington Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-04 | Final Game: 2001-10-06

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

Full name: Christopher Robert Wakeland

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Biography

Chris Wakeland, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who had a brief yet impactful career in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2009. Primarily playing as a position player, Wakeland made his mark during a time when the game was characterized by a transition toward more powerful hitting and offensive strategies. His major league tenure spanned a short period, during which he appeared in 10 games, recording 9 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 6 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of 0.25. Despite his limited time in the majors, Wakeland's performance showcased his potential as a hitter. His ability to contribute offensively, even in a small sample size, pointed to a player who could have made more significant strides had circumstances allowed for a longer career. While he did not accumulate a vast array of statistics, his contributions during his time in the league are a testament to the competitive nature of Major League Baseball and the challenges faced by players vying for a permanent spot in a roster.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 36 5 9 2 0 2 6 0 0 13 0.250 0.250 0.472 0.722 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .472 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.759 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
2001 DET AL 10 36 5 9 2 0 2 6 0 0 13 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 10 10 32 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 DET OF 10 10 32 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
George Fox University Newberg OR 1993, 1994
Oregon State University Corvallis OR 1995, 1996