Calvin Chapman, baseball player, 1935-1936

Calvin Chapman

Born: 12/20/1910 in Courtland, MS, USA

Died: 4/1/1983 in Batesville, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-10 | Final Game: 1936-09-27

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

Full name: Calvin Louis Chapman

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Biography

Calvin Chapman was a professional baseball player born in 1910, whose career spanned from 1935 to 1936. As a position player, he made a notable impact during his short time in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 111 games. Over the course of his career, Chapman recorded 72 hits, including one home run, and collected 25 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .265. Known for his speed, he also successfully stole seven bases, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively and athletically on the field. Chapman's playing career occurred during the tail end of the Great Depression, a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing significant changes and challenges. Despite the limited duration of his time in the league, he left a mark as a versatile player who could adapt to the demands of the game. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, reflect the resilience and spirit of players who navigated the complexities of baseball during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 272 41 72 8 3 1 25 7 20 24 0.265 0.317 0.327 0.645 -756.0

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.645 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1935 CIN NL 15 53 6 18 1 0 0 3 2 4 5 0.340 .279 (+21%) .342 (+13%) .399 (-10%) .742 (avg) 20.2
1936 CIN NL 96 219 35 54 7 3 1 22 5 16 19 0.247 .283 (-13%) .349 (-14%) .404 (-21%) .753 (-18%) -776.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 27 0 43 47 3 5
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 31 0 46 3 2 1
SS 12 0 23 33 3 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 CIN 2B 4 0 4 1 1 0
1935 CIN SS 12 0 23 33 3 9
1936 CIN 2B 23 0 39 46 2 5
1936 CIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1936 CIN OF 31 0 46 3 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 27
Third Base 1
Shortstop 12
Left Field 21
Center Field 1
Right Field 9