Harry Chapman

Born: 10/26/1885 in Severance, KS, USA

Died: 10/21/1918 in Nevada, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-10-06 | Final Game: 1916-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harry Edward Chapman

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Biography

Harry Chapman was a professional baseball player born in 1885, whose career spanned from 1912 to 1916. Primarily serving as a position player, Chapman participated in 147 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 80 hits, including one home run, and drove in 44 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .198. Known for his speed on the bases, he also accumulated seven stolen bases, showcasing an ability to contribute on offense despite his low batting average. Chapman's playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to shift from the deadball era into a time that would later be characterized by higher hitting performances. While he may not have been a standout player statistically, his participation in the league during this era reflects the evolving dynamics of baseball and the various roles players occupied. His contributions, though modest, are part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
147	404	38	80	8	5	1	44	7	37	57	0.198	0.269	0.250	0.519	-1116.7

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.519 vs. league average 0.662 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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
1912	CHC	NL	1	4	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	CIN	NL	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	SLF	FL	64	181	16	38	2	1	0	14	2	13	27	0.210	.255 (-18%)	.322 (-16%)	.339 (-32%)	.661 (-24%)	-707.5
1915	SLF	FL	62	186	19	37	6	3	1	29	4	22	24	0.199	.250 (-21%)	.318 (-11%)	.332 (-16%)	.651 (-13%)	-409.2
1916	SLA	AL	18	31	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.097	—	—	—	—	0.0