Kelvin Chapman

Born: 6/2/1956 in Willits, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-04-05 | Final Game: 1985-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Kelvin Keith Chapman

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Biography

Kelvin Chapman was a professional baseball player born in 1956, who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1985. Primarily a position player, Chapman appeared in a total of 172 games throughout his career. He made his mark as a utility player, contributing to his teams with a combination of speed and versatility. Over the span of his career, he recorded 94 hits, including 3 home runs and 34 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .223. Additionally, Chapman showcased his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 13 bases. Chapman's playing career unfolded during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the increasing emphasis on player fitness and specialization. While he may not have been a standout star, his contributions as a role player were valuable to the teams he played for, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history in the early 1980s. His journey through the league exemplified the dedication and hard work of many players who contributed to the game during a transitional period in its development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
172	421	50	94	17	2	3	34	13	33	60	0.223	0.284	0.295	0.579	-1344.1

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 19.2% 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
1979	NYN	NL	35	80	7	12	1	2	0	4	0	5	15	0.150	.265 (-44%)	.329 (-40%)	.397 (-47%)	.727 (-44%)	-620.1
1984	NYN	NL	75	197	27	57	13	0	3	23	8	19	30	0.289	.259 (+11%)	.322 (+10%)	.384 (+4%)	.707 (+7%)	285.6
1985	NYN	NL	62	144	16	25	3	0	0	7	5	9	15	0.174	.257 (-32%)	.323 (-29%)	.390 (-50%)	.714 (-40%)	-1009.7