Glenn Chapman

Born: 1/21/1906 in Cambridge City, IN, USA

Died: 11/5/1988 in Richmond, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-18 | Final Game: 1934-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Glenn Justice Chapman

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Biography

Glenn Chapman was a professional baseball player born in 1906, whose career spanned the 1934 season. As a position player, he made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball, participating in 67 games. During his time on the field, Chapman recorded 26 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .28, which reflected his ability to contribute offensively. He hit one home run and drove in 10 runs, demonstrating his potential as a run producer in a league that was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more power-oriented game. Chapman's playing career, although short-lived, occurred during a transformative period in baseball history. His contributions included one stolen base, illustrating his speed on the bases. While he may not have achieved enduring fame, his performance in the 1934 season remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history, highlighting the diverse array of players who have graced the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
67	93	19	26	5	1	1	10	1	7	19	0.280	0.330	0.387	0.717	-47.2

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — near 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
1934	BRO	NL	67	93	19	26	5	1	1	10	1	7	19	0.280	.278 (+1%)	.340 (-3%)	.392 (-1%)	.733 (-2%)	-47.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	14	0	23	28	3	4
OF	40	0	43	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	BRO	2B	14	0	23	28	3	4
1934	BRO	OF	40	0	43	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	14
Left Field	31
Right Field	10