Darrel Chaney

Born: 3/9/1948 in Hammond, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-11 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Darrel Lee Chaney

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Biography

Darrel Chaney, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1969 until 1979. Throughout his career, Chaney appeared in 915 games, primarily showcasing his defensive skills and versatility on the field. He accumulated a total of 458 hits, 14 home runs, and 190 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .217. Known for his speed, he also recorded 19 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Playing during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach, Chaney contributed to his teams with tenacity and reliability. While his offensive statistics may not have placed him among the game's elite, his consistent presence in the lineup and defensive prowess made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves. Chaney's career spanned a decade, during which he became a respected figure in the clubhouse, known for his work ethic and dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
915	2113	237	458	75	17	14	190	19	238	471	0.217	0.296	0.288	0.584	-5599.2

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1969	CIN	NL	93	209	21	40	5	2	0	15	1	24	75	0.191	.248 (-23%)	.320 (-13%)	.369 (-37%)	.689 (-26%)	-917.1
1970	CIN	NL	57	95	7	22	3	0	1	4	1	3	26	0.232	.253 (-9%)	.325 (-19%)	.385 (-24%)	.711 (-22%)	-362.4
1971	CIN	NL	10	24	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	CIN	NL	83	196	29	49	7	2	2	19	1	29	28	0.250	.243 (+3%)	.310 (+11%)	.353 (-5%)	.664 (+3%)	170.2
1973	CIN	NL	105	227	27	41	7	1	0	14	4	26	50	0.181	.256 (-30%)	.325 (-18%)	.378 (-42%)	.703 (-31%)	-1261.9
1974	CIN	NL	117	135	27	27	6	1	2	16	1	26	33	0.200	.256 (-22%)	.324 (+1%)	.369 (-18%)	.693 (-9%)	-160.9
1975	CIN	NL	71	160	18	35	6	0	2	26	3	14	38	0.219	.257 (-15%)	.327 (-14%)	.374 (-21%)	.701 (-18%)	-516.2
1976	ATL	NL	153	496	42	125	20	8	1	50	5	54	92	0.252	.255 (-1%)	.320 (+1%)	.360 (-8%)	.681 (-4%)	-343.8
1977	ATL	NL	74	209	22	42	7	2	3	15	0	17	44	0.201	.264 (-24%)	.329 (-21%)	.401 (-26%)	.730 (-24%)	-928.3
1978	ATL	NL	89	245	27	55	9	1	3	20	1	25	48	0.224	.257 (-13%)	.323 (-9%)	.378 (-19%)	.702 (-14%)	-609.8
1979	ATL	NL	63	117	15	19	5	0	0	10	2	19	34	0.162	.265 (-39%)	.329 (-16%)	.397 (-48%)	.727 (-34%)	-669.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
19	35	3	3	0	0	0	1	6	9	0.086

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1975	WS	CIN	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1973	NLCS	CIN	5	9	0	0	0	3	4	0.000
1972	NLCS	CIN	5	16	3	3	1	1	1	0.188
1972	WS	CIN	4	7	0	0	0	2	2	0.000
1970	WS	CIN	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	137	70	190	267	14	60
3B	133	17	34	88	6	3
C	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	621	497	854	1614	106	293

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	CIN	SS	91	65	115	191	17	44
1970	CIN	2B	18	5	28	38	4	10
1970	CIN	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
1970	CIN	SS	30	16	28	52	5	5
1971	CIN	2B	1	1	2	2	0	0
1971	CIN	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1971	CIN	SS	7	7	14	18	0	1
1972	CIN	2B	12	4	14	19	0	6
1972	CIN	3B	10	3	3	10	1	0
1972	CIN	SS	64	47	83	149	9	24
1973	CIN	2B	14	8	17	28	2	8
1973	CIN	3B	12	0	3	2	0	0
1973	CIN	SS	75	65	103	216	12	44
1974	CIN	2B	38	22	58	62	4	12
1974	CIN	3B	81	2	17	42	3	2
1974	CIN	SS	12	8	15	31	2	7
1975	CIN	2B	23	8	28	44	0	9
1975	CIN	3B	13	6	6	14	1	0
1975	CIN	SS	34	27	43	106	6	18
1976	ATL	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1976	ATL	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1976	ATL	SS	151	147	243	466	37	88
1977	ATL	2B	24	20	40	66	4	13
1977	ATL	SS	41	34	73	116	4	17
1978	ATL	2B	1	0	1	2	0	1
1978	ATL	3B	8	3	2	8	0	1
1978	ATL	SS	77	57	97	189	7	30
1979	ATL	2B	5	2	2	5	0	1
1979	ATL	3B	4	3	3	10	1	0
1979	ATL	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1979	ATL	SS	39	24	40	80	7	15