Charlie Chant

Born: 8/7/1951 in Bell, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-12 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles Joseph Chant

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Biography

Charlie Chant was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 1975 to 1976. Primarily a position player, Chant's career spanned only 20 games, during which he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .105. His contributions to the teams he played for were limited, as he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs throughout his career, nor did he steal any bases. Despite his short stint in the majors, Chant's time in baseball coincided with a transitional period for the sport, as the game was starting to evolve in terms of player development and the increasing emphasis on athleticism and power. While he may not have achieved substantial individual success, players like Chant reflect the diverse range of experiences that contribute to the larger narrative of baseball history. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the many players who have made their mark, however briefly, in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	19	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.105	0.105	0.105	0.211	0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.

Career OBP .105 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 67.5% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 71.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.211 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 69.5% 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
1975	OAK	AL	5	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	STL	NL	15	14	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	19	3	16	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	OAK	OF	5	0	1	0	0	0
1976	SLN	OF	14	3	15	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	10
Center Field	2
Right Field	7
Designated Hitter	1