CHRIS
GITTENS
1B
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
250 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
1
year
(Rookie)
Debut
Jun 5, 2021
Born
Feb 4, 1994
(30 yrs)
Sherman, Texas
Hometown
Sherman, Texas
Drafted
Drafted by NY Yankees in 2014 (12/362).
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 |
Assigned by the Houston Astros to their minor league camp.
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| 2024-01-19 |
Invited to spring training by the Houston Astros.
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| 2024-01-04 |
Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
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| 2021-12-25 |
Signed with Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles (Japan).
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| 2021-11-30 |
Released by the New York Yankees.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern League (AA) | Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player | 2019 |
| Eastern League (AA) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2019, 2016, 2015 |
News
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Rotowire
Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Gittens will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Rotowire
Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Gittens has been sent to Houston to have his right knee injury examined, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
