John Chapman, baseball player, 1924-1924

John Chapman

Born: 10/15/1899 in Centralia, PA, USA

Died: 11/3/1953 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-06-28 | Final Game: 1924-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Chapman

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Biography

John Chapman, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the 1924 season. Playing primarily as a position player, Chapman made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive approach. He played a total of 19 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his hitting ability with a batting average of .282. Over the course of his brief career, Chapman accumulated 20 hits and drove in 7 runs, although he did not record any home runs or stolen bases. Despite his limited time in the league, Chapman's performance reflected the competitive nature of the game during the 1920s, a decade that saw the rise of power hitting and the excitement of the roaring twenties. His contributions, although modest in statistical terms, were part of a transformative period in baseball history. After his playing days concluded on September 1, 1924, Chapman remained a part of the sport's rich legacy, representing the many athletes who contributed to the game's evolution during that dynamic era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 71 7 20 4 1 0 7 0 4 8 0.282 0.329 0.366 0.695 -70.8

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1924 PHA AL 19 71 7 20 4 1 0 7 0 4 8 0.282 .283 (-1%) .345 (-5%) .389 (-6%) .734 (-5%) -70.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 19 0 32 37 3 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 PHA SS 19 0 32 37 3 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 19

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg MD 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922