Ossie Chavarria

Born: 8/5/1937 in Colon, Colón, Panama

MLB Debut: 1966-04-14 | Final Game: 1967-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Osvaldo Chavarria

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Biography

Ossie Chavarria was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1966 to 1967. Known primarily as a position player, Chavarria appeared in a total of 124 games during his brief career. He made his debut in the midst of a transitional era in baseball, as the game was moving away from the traditional deadball approach and embracing a more power-oriented style. Throughout his time in the majors, Chavarria recorded 52 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 14 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .208. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. Although his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's most celebrated players, Chavarria's tenure in the major leagues reflects the opportunities available during a time when many players were making their mark in the sport. His career serves as a reminder of the diverse talent that has graced the diamond, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
124	250	28	52	12	0	2	14	4	25	59	0.208	0.283	0.280	0.563	-666.6

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.563 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
1966	KC1	AL	86	191	26	46	10	0	2	10	3	18	43	0.241	.248 (-3%)	.309 (-1%)	.376 (-14%)	.685 (-8%)	-234.1
1967	KC1	AL	38	59	2	6	2	0	0	4	1	7	16	0.102	.242 (-58%)	.306 (-32%)	.357 (-62%)	.663 (-48%)	-432.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	2	25	1	0	1
2B	31	19	43	58	1	14
3B	12	4	4	9	2	1
OF	29	21	32	1	2	1
SS	25	16	31	55	4	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	KC1	1B	8	2	25	1	0	1
1966	KC1	2B	14	9	19	28	1	5
1966	KC1	3B	5	2	2	6	0	1
1966	KC1	OF	26	21	30	1	2	1
1966	KC1	SS	23	15	29	50	4	15
1967	KC1	2B	17	10	24	30	0	9
1967	KC1	3B	7	2	2	3	2	0
1967	KC1	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0
1967	KC1	SS	2	1	2	5	0	0