Baseball player
| Chris Gardner | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1969-03-30) March 30, 1969 (age 55) Long Beach, California | |
| Batted: RightThrew: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 10, 1991, for the Houston Astros | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 5, 1991, for the Houston Astros | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–2 |
| Earned run average | 4.01 |
| Strikeouts | 12 |
Stats at Baseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Christopher John Gardner (born March 30, 1969) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Houston Astros in 1991. He wore jersey number 39.
Early life
In 1987 as a senior for Paso Robles High School, Gardner hit .350 with six home runs, earning the San Luis Obispo Tribune's County Baseball Player of the Year award, All-CIF Division 1-A honors, and the Los Padres League co-MVP award. He also compiled a 2.47 earned-run average along with a 9-1 record on the mound.
College baseball career
While pitching for Cuesta College in 1988, Gardner won five games, led the Cougars with 45 strikeouts, and compiled a team-best 3.43 ERA.
Professional baseball career
Houston selected Gardner in the sixth round of the 1988 MLB Draft.
Gardner was called-up by the Astros after a stint starring in Jackson, Mississippi at the Double-A Texas League level, where he finished 1991 with a 13-5 record and a 3.15 ERA.
His best major league performance came on September 30, 1991, as he led the Astros to a 2-0 shutout at San Francisco, earning the win with six strikeouts, scattering six hits with three walks in seven innings of work.
| Season | Team | W | L | ERA | App. | GS | IP | H | SO | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | 1 | 2 | 4.01 | 5 | 4 | 24.2 | 19 | 12 | 14 |
References
- Kraft, David (June 4, 1987). "Gardner comes out a winner for Bearcats". San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune. pp. 1B.
- "Gardner adds all-CIF honors". San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune. June 17, 1987. pp. 1B.
- Kraft, David (June 11, 1988). "Gardner leaves Paso Robles to live out dream". San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune. pp. B1.
- Wallner, Peter J. (September 10, 1991). "Gardner finds job with the Astros". San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune. pp. B1.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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- Cuesta College alumni
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