Ken Chase, baseball player, 1936-1943

Ken Chase

Born: 10/6/1913 in Oneonta, NY, USA

Died: 1/16/1985 in Oneonta, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-23 | Final Game: 1943-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Kendall Fay Chase

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Biography

Ken Chase was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1913, who played from 1936 until 1943. Over his career, he appeared in Major League Baseball during a transformative period for the sport, marked by the challenges of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. Chase compiled a record of 53 wins and 84 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.27. He struck out a total of 582 batters and recorded one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Chase's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and a determination to succeed on the mound, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. Despite not achieving overwhelming personal success in terms of win-loss record, he played during a time when baseball was evolving, and his contributions helped to shape the game as it transitioned into the post-war era. His legacy is a reminder of the many players who dedicated their careers to baseball during challenging times, paving the way for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
53 84 188 160 62 4 1 1165.0 1188 553 55 694 582 4.27 0

Career ERA 4.27 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1936 WSN AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.3 2 3 4 1 11.57 — -
1937 WSN AL 4 3 14 9 4 0 0 76.3 74 35 60 43 4.13 4.34 (+5%) -
1938 WSN AL 9 10 32 21 7 0 1 150.0 151 93 113 64 5.58 4.35 (-28%) -
1939 WSN AL 10 19 32 31 15 1 0 232.0 215 98 114 118 3.80 4.28 (+11%) -
1940 WSN AL 15 17 35 34 20 1 0 261.7 260 94 143 129 3.23 4.21 (+23%) -
1941 WSN AL 6 18 33 30 8 1 0 205.7 228 116 115 98 5.08 3.94 (-29%) -
1942 BOS AL 5 1 13 10 4 0 0 80.3 82 34 41 34 3.81 3.57 (-7%) -1026.3
1943 BOS AL 0 4 7 5 0 0 0 27.3 36 21 30 9 6.91 3.50 (-97%) -1225.4
1943 NY1 NL 4 12 21 20 4 1 0 129.3 140 59 74 86 4.11 3.50 (-17%) -947.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
190 419 28 69 9 2 1 27 0 12 97 0.165 0.190 0.203 0.393 -2303.6

Career AVG .165 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career SLG .203 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 45.2% 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
1936 WSN AL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 WSN AL 14 29 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 0.034 — — — — 0.0
1938 WSN AL 32 48 2 10 0 0 0 5 0 4 13 0.208 — — — — -278.9
1939 WSN AL 32 89 6 15 3 0 0 7 0 1 21 0.169 .274 (-39%) .342 (-48%) .393 (-49%) .735 (-48%) -751.5
1940 WSN AL 35 92 8 15 2 1 1 9 0 4 22 0.163 .267 (-39%) .335 (-41%) .387 (-38%) .722 (-40%) -641.0
1941 WSN AL 33 74 3 11 1 0 0 3 0 2 15 0.149 .262 (-43%) .332 (-45%) .373 (-57%) .705 (-51%) -632.4
1942 BOS AL 13 33 5 6 2 1 0 2 0 0 7 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1943 BOS AL 7 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1943 NY1 NL 23 42 2 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 188 0 37 218 21 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 WS1 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1937 WS1 P 14 0 1 13 2 1
1938 WS1 P 32 0 4 36 6 0
1939 WS1 P 32 0 11 39 3 2
1940 WS1 P 35 0 7 44 3 1
1941 WS1 P 33 0 8 43 2 3
1942 BOS P 13 0 4 12 2 1
1943 BOS P 7 0 0 9 1 0
1943 NY1 P 21 0 2 22 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 188