Chet Boak

Born: 6/19/1935 in New Castle, PA, USA

Died: 11/28/1983 in Emporium, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-18 | Final Game: 1961-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Chester Robert Boak

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Biography

Chet Boak was a professional baseball player born in 1935, who played primarily as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball. His playing tenure spanned from 1960 to 1961, during which he appeared in 10 games. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Boak contributed 2 hits and recorded 1 run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .100. He also showcased his speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Boak's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing integration of the sport and a shift in playing styles. Although he did not achieve remarkable statistical success, his presence on the field during this dynamic period reflects the myriad of players who aspired to make their mark in the league. Ultimately, Boak's journey through the major leagues serves as a testament to the challenges faced by many athletes striving for success in the competitive environment of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	20	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	1	3	0.100	0.174	0.100	0.274	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career OBP .174 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 74.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.274 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 62.0% below 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
1960	KC1	AL	5	13	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	WS2	AL	5	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	6	5	12	13	1	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	KC1	2B	5	4	11	11	1	4
1961	WS2	2B	1	1	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	6