Buster Chatham, baseball player, 1930-1931

Buster Chatham

Born: 12/25/1901 in West, TX, USA

Died: 12/15/1975 in Waco, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-06-01 | Final Game: 1931-06-13

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

Full name: Charles Lorenzo Chatham

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Biography

Buster Chatham was a professional baseball player born in 1901, whose career spanned from 1930 to 1931. Primarily playing as a position player, Chatham made a notable impact in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 129 games, where he recorded 118 hits and achieved a batting average of .263. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 59 runs batted in, reflecting his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Chatham also showcased his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 8 bases, which added an additional dimension to his playing style. Though his time in the major leagues was relatively brief, he left an impression as a solid player during a transformative period in baseball history. His career, while not extensively documented, exemplifies the dedication and talent of many athletes of his time who contributed to the game's evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
129 448 52 118 21 11 6 59 8 43 47 0.263 0.331 0.400 0.730 -606.2

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.730 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — near 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
1930 BSN NL 112 404 48 108 20 11 5 56 8 37 41 0.267 .293 (-9%) .354 (-6%) .429 (-5%) .784 (-6%) -530.7
1931 BSN NL 17 44 4 10 1 0 1 3 0 6 6 0.227 — — — — -75.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 98 0 92 164 21 27
SS 23 0 35 56 7 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 BSN 3B 92 0 89 152 21 26
1930 BSN SS 17 0 27 48 2 12
1931 BSN 3B 6 0 3 12 0 1
1931 BSN SS 6 0 8 8 5 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 98
Shortstop 24