Eli Chism

Born: 7/1/1916 in Marianna, AR, USA

Died: 4/4/1982 in Kirkwood, MO, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Elisha Chism

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Biography

Eli Chism, born in 1916, is an active position player in professional baseball, known for his versatility and consistent performance on the field. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 28 games, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team both offensively and defensively. Chism boasts a solid batting average of 0.28, reflecting his skill at the plate, where he has accumulated 26 hits and driven in 9 runs. Though he has yet to hit a home run, his speed on the bases is notable, as he has successfully stolen 4 bases, showcasing his agility and strategic approach to the game. Chism's ongoing career places him in a unique position within the current landscape of baseball, where he continues to evolve as a player. His contributions come during an era marked by a blend of traditional skills and modern analytics, making him a player to watch as he develops. With his combination of hitting ability and speed, Chism stands as a testament to the enduring principles of baseball, emphasizing the importance of contact hitting and base running in a sport that frequently shifts in style and strategy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	93	16	26	5	4	0	9	4	3	0	0.280	0.323	0.419	0.743	22.6

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .419 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — +6.1% above 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
1946	CBE	NAL	12	36	5	10	3	1	0	5	3	2	0	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	BBB	NAL	16	57	11	16	2	3	0	4	1	1	0	0.281	.262 (+7%)	.336 (-3%)	.376 (+12%)	.712 (+5%)	22.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	25	22	44	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	CBE	OF	9	7	13	0	1	0
1947	BBB	OF	16	15	31	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	18
Center Field	3
Right Field	4