Chuck Cottier

Born: 1/8/1936 in Delta, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-04-17 | Final Game: 1969-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Charles Keith Cottier

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Biography

Chuck Cottier was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1969. Born in 1936, Cottier played primarily as a position player and was known for his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 580 games, accumulating 348 hits and 19 home runs, while driving in 127 runs and stealing 28 bases. His batting average stood at .220, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the era, which was characterized by a mix of emerging talent and established stars. Cottier's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game began to evolve from the deadball era to one marked by increased offensive output. His contributions were significant for the teams he played for, as he provided steady defense and a reliable presence in the lineup. Though his statistics may not reflect a superstar status, Cottier's work ethic and dedication to the game earned him respect among teammates and fans alike, underscoring his importance as a solid role player in the major leagues. He retired from professional baseball on May 9, 1969, leaving behind a legacy that is appreciated by baseball historians and enthusiasts.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
580	1584	168	348	63	17	19	127	28	137	248	0.220	0.282	0.317	0.599	-4385.5

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1959	ATL	NL	10	24	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	3	7	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	ATL	NL	95	229	29	52	8	0	3	19	1	14	21	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.323 (-16%)	.387 (-22%)	.711 (-19%)	-856.8
1961	DET	AL	10	7	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	WS2	AL	101	337	37	79	14	4	2	34	9	30	51	0.234	.258 (-9%)	.328 (-10%)	.399 (-20%)	.727 (-16%)	0.0
1962	WS2	AL	136	443	50	107	14	6	6	40	14	44	57	0.242	.257 (-6%)	.326 (-5%)	.393 (-13%)	.719 (-9%)	-836.5
1963	WS2	AL	113	337	30	69	16	4	5	21	2	24	63	0.205	.246 (-17%)	.308 (-17%)	.371 (-14%)	.680 (-15%)	-1003.9
1964	WS2	AL	73	137	16	23	6	2	3	10	2	19	33	0.168	.250 (-33%)	.312 (-14%)	.377 (-19%)	.690 (-17%)	-405.6
1965	WS2	AL	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	LAA	AL	33	67	2	13	4	1	0	1	0	2	15	0.194	.236 (-18%)	.298 (-27%)	.340 (-17%)	.638 (-22%)	-243.3
1969	LAA	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	482	416	1113	1250	58	297
3B	31	20	13	43	3	2
SS	34	18	41	67	10	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	ML1	2B	10	9	18	22	1	2
1960	ML1	2B	92	65	180	214	13	40
1961	DET	2B	2	1	2	6	0	2
1961	DET	SS	8	0	7	1	1	1
1961	WS2	2B	100	100	233	316	10	73
1962	WS2	2B	134	122	368	354	14	100
1963	WS2	2B	85	77	200	221	16	49
1963	WS2	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1963	WS2	SS	24	18	33	65	9	16
1964	WS2	2B	53	42	109	110	4	31
1964	WS2	3B	3	2	0	4	1	0
1964	WS2	SS	2	0	1	1	0	0
1968	CAL	2B	4	0	2	6	0	0
1968	CAL	3B	27	18	13	39	2	2
1969	CAL	2B	2	0	1	1	0	0