Chet Covington

Born: 11/6/1910 in Cairo, IL, USA

Died: 6/11/1976 in Pembroke Park, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-23 | Final Game: 1944-09-26

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Chester Rogers Covington

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Biography

Chet Covington was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1910, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball during the 1944 season. Covington made his debut on April 23, 1944, and played until September 26 of the same year, contributing to the game during a time marked by the disruptions of World War II. His tenure in the major leagues was characterized by resilience and adaptability, as many players were called to serve in the military, leading to a unique mix of talent in the league. Throughout his career, Covington recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66. He struck out a total of 13 batters during his time on the mound and did not register any saves. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance often associated with the great pitchers of baseball history, Covington's presence in the league during this tumultuous period is a testament to the spirit of competition that flourished even in challenging times. His contributions to the game serve as a reminder of the many players who participated in baseball's rich history, especially during the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	19	0	0	0	0	38.7	46	20	2	8	13	4.66	0

Career ERA 4.66 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 30.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1944	PHI	NL	1	1	19	0	0	0	0	38.7	46	20	8	13	4.66	3.57 (-30%)	268.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1944	PHI	NL	19	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	19	0	2	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	PHI	P	19	0	2	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19