Vic Correll

Born: 2/5/1946 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-10-04 | Final Game: 1980-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Victor Crosby Correll

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Biography

Vic Correll, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1980. Primarily known as a position player, Correll played a total of 410 games during his career, where he showcased his skills primarily as a catcher and infielder. He recorded 259 hits, including 29 home runs, and drove in 125 RBIs, concluding his career with a batting average of .229. His speed on the bases was modest, tallying 2 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Correll's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitting and the evolution of player roles. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds, were significant, particularly in terms of depth and versatility. Correll's ability to handle various positions on the field made him a valuable asset during the late 1970s, a period marked by intense competition and shifting playing styles in the game. His legacy continues to be remembered by fans and historians as a representative of the hardworking players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
410	1132	124	259	60	4	29	125	2	128	220	0.229	0.310	0.366	0.675	-899.8

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.703 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
1972	BOS	AL	1	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	ATL	NL	73	202	20	48	15	1	4	29	0	21	38	0.238	.256 (-7%)	.324 (-2%)	.369 (+3%)	.693 (+1%)	5.2
1975	ATL	NL	103	325	37	70	12	1	11	39	0	42	66	0.215	.257 (-16%)	.327 (-7%)	.374 (-4%)	.701 (-5%)	-296.2
1976	ATL	NL	69	200	26	45	6	2	5	16	0	21	37	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.320 (-6%)	.360 (-3%)	.681 (-4%)	-136.5
1977	ATL	NL	54	144	16	30	7	0	7	16	2	22	33	0.208	.264 (-21%)	.329 (-5%)	.401 (avg)	.730 (-2%)	-41.5
1978	CIN	NL	52	105	9	25	7	0	1	6	0	8	17	0.238	.257 (-8%)	.323 (-10%)	.378 (-12%)	.702 (-11%)	-199.3
1979	CIN	NL	48	133	14	31	12	0	1	15	0	14	26	0.233	.265 (-12%)	.329 (-6%)	.397 (-13%)	.727 (-10%)	-231.5
1980	CIN	NL	10	19	1	8	1	0	0	3	0	0	2	0.421	—	—	—	—	0.0