Chris Arnold

Former MLB player

What is Chris Arnold known for?

Chris Arnold, born November 6, 1947 in Long Beach, California, is a well-known American former infielder in Major League Baseball. Arnold was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 11th round of the 1965 Major League Baseball Draft, marking the start of his professional baseball journey.

Arcadia High School, located in Arcadia, California, proudly acknowledges Arnold as a part of their notable alumni. Known for his versatility in the field, Arnold played mostly at second base and third base. He also occasionally took on the roles of catcher, shortstop, outfielder, first baseman, and even pinch hitter during his major league career.

Impressively, two of Arnold's four career home runs were scored against Hall of Famers. One in his third major league at bat against Phil Niekro, and another against Steve Carlton. His most exciting moment may have been a pinch-hit grand slam during a thrilling comeback victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Overall, Arnold finished his MLB career with a batting average of .237. He had accrued 4 home runs, 51 runs batted in (RBI), and 47 runs over 273 ballgames. His baseball career also took him to Japan, where he played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes for three seasons, achieving a batting average of .274 with 43 home runs and 174 RBI.

Post his baseball career, Arnold established himself as a successful sports agent, running his very own sports agency, Professional Sports International, out of his home in Denver, Colorado.

You can learn more about his professional baseball career from the stats published on Baseball Reference, Fangraphs, and Retrosheet.