Harry Chappas, baseball player, 1978-1980

Harry Chappas

Born: 10/26/1957 in Mount Rainier, MD, USA

Died: 9/15/2024 in Coral Springs, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-07 | Final Game: 1980-06-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Harry Perry Chappas

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Biography

Harry Chappas, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1978 to 1980. Primarily serving as a position player, Chappas made a total of 72 appearances in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded 45 hits, including one home run, and drove in 12 runs, culminating in a batting average of .245. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Chappas played during an era that was marked by a transition in baseball, as the game began to evolve with the introduction of more athletic and powerful players. While his time in the majors was limited, Chappas contributed to his teams with his versatility and determination. His journey through the league reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the challenges of securing a spot in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. Although his career was short-lived, Chappas remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions on the field during a dynamic period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 184 26 45 4 0 1 12 2 15 26 0.245 0.307 0.283 0.590 -490.2

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 17.4% 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
1978 CHW AL 20 75 11 20 1 0 0 6 1 6 11 0.267 .257 (+3%) .323 (-2%) .378 (-26%) .702 (-15%) -177.0
1979 CHW AL 26 59 9 17 1 0 1 4 1 5 5 0.288 .265 (+9%) .329 (+7%) .397 (-10%) .727 (-2%) -0.1
1980 CHW AL 26 50 6 8 2 0 0 2 0 4 10 0.160 .264 (-40%) .326 (-28%) .387 (-48%) .714 (-39%) -313.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 2 0 1
SS 62 43 74 161 8 30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 CHA SS 20 19 28 64 0 8
1979 CHA SS 23 16 28 63 7 13
1980 CHA 2B 1 0 0 2 0 1
1980 CHA SS 19 8 18 34 1 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Shortstop 62
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - North Campus Miami FL 1976