Chuck Corgan, baseball player, 1925-1927

Chuck Corgan

Born: 12/4/1902 in Wagoner, OK, USA

Died: 6/13/1928 in Wagoner, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-09-19 | Final Game: 1927-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Howard Corgan

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Biography

Chuck Corgan was born in 1902 and played professional baseball as a position player from 1925 until his final game in 1927. He appeared in 33 games during his brief career, showcasing his talents primarily in the outfield. Corgan recorded 23 hits and finished with a batting average of .221. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts. His playing style reflected the transitional period of the 1920s, an era marked by a shift towards more aggressive offensive strategies in Major League Baseball. Corgan's career spanned a time of significant change in the sport, as baseball began to embrace the power-hitting approach that defined the following decades. Despite the limited impact of his statistical output, Corgan's presence on the field during this era contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. He retired from the game on October 1, 1927, leaving behind a legacy as a part of the early 20th-century baseball narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 104 7 23 2 1 0 1 0 7 13 0.221 0.270 0.260 0.530 -508.4

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.530 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 29.1% 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
1925 BRO NL 14 47 4 8 1 1 0 0 0 3 9 0.170 — — — — -330.2
1927 BRO NL 19 57 3 15 1 0 0 1 0 4 4 0.263 .282 (-7%) .344 (-10%) .392 (-28%) .736 (-20%) -178.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 13 0 19 44 2 4
SS 17 0 32 58 10 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 BRO SS 14 0 27 52 8 5
1927 BRO 2B 13 0 19 44 2 4
1927 BRO SS 3 0 5 6 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 13
Shortstop 17