Elio Chacon, baseball player, 1960-1962

Elio Chacon

Born: 10/26/1936 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

Died: 4/24/1992 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1960-04-20 | Final Game: 1962-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

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Biography

Elio Chacon, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Chacon's career spanned from 1960 to 1962, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, featuring more power and speed on the bases. As a position player, he appeared in 228 games and was known for his agility, as reflected in his tally of 20 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. Throughout his career, Chacon recorded 143 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 39 runs, finishing with a batting average of .232. His contributions were particularly noted for a blend of speed and defensive versatility, allowing him to play various positions effectively. Although his playing time was limited, Chacon's impact on the game during his tenure helped pave the way for future generations of players who emphasized speed and athleticism as key components of their playing style.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
228 616 89 143 15 5 4 39 20 111 109 0.232 0.351 0.292 0.644 -721.6

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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 CIN NL 49 116 14 21 1 0 0 7 7 14 23 0.181 .255 (-29%) .323 (-16%) .387 (-51%) .711 (-35%) -675.7
1961 CIN NL 61 132 26 35 4 2 2 5 1 21 22 0.265 .258 (+3%) .328 (+14%) .399 (-7%) .727 (+2%) 139.6
1962 NYN NL 118 368 49 87 10 3 2 27 12 76 64 0.236 .257 (-8%) .326 (+13%) .393 (-25%) .719 (-8%) -185.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 12 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1961 WS CIN 4 12 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 87 67 184 200 6 47
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 9 0 3 0 0 0
SS 110 106 204 332 22 64

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 CIN 2B 43 32 98 95 4 25
1960 CIN OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
1961 CIN 2B 42 34 84 104 2 22
1961 CIN OF 7 0 1 0 0 0
1962 NYN 2B 2 1 2 1 0 0
1962 NYN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1962 NYN SS 110 106 204 332 22 64

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 86
Third Base 1
Shortstop 110
Left Field 3
Right Field 7