Chance Cummings

Born: 6/8/1892 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

Died: 4/22/1974 in Atlantic City, NJ, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Napoleon Cummings

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Biography

Chance Cummings, born in 1892, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Over the course of his career, which spans 294 games, Cummings has established himself as a reliable contributor at the plate, accumulating 280 hits and a batting average of .259. His offensive capabilities include 2 home runs and 103 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Additionally, Cummings exhibits a notable base-running prowess with 36 stolen bases, reflecting his speed and strategic acumen on the field. As a player navigating the modern era of baseball, Cummings continues to make an impact, embodying the spirit of competition and athleticism that defines the game today. His consistent performance and dedication to the craft highlight his importance in the context of a rapidly evolving sport. With each game, Cummings adds to his legacy, inspiring the next generation of players while contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
294	1079	152	280	20	8	2	103	36	80	5	0.259	0.312	0.298	0.610	-3148.4

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
1918	AC	EAS	16	57	8	18	2	1	0	7	3	4	0	0.316	.255 (+24%)	.318 (+13%)	.326 (+18%)	.645 (+16%)	126.1
1921	HIL	EAS	14	48	3	12	2	2	0	9	1	2	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	-113.1
1923	ACB	ECL	51	170	20	42	2	0	0	17	4	10	0	0.247	.282 (-13%)	.344 (-16%)	.390 (-34%)	.734 (-25%)	-746.7
1924	ACB	ECL	67	248	46	63	5	0	0	17	19	24	1	0.254	.283 (-11%)	.345 (-7%)	.389 (-30%)	.734 (-19%)	-775.8
1925	ACB	ECL	73	295	39	83	5	0	1	28	6	17	0	0.281	.288 (-2%)	.349 (-8%)	.407 (-24%)	.756 (-17%)	-895.6
1926	ACB	ECL	53	204	29	51	4	4	1	21	3	20	4	0.250	.279 (-11%)	.345 (-7%)	.390 (-17%)	.735 (-13%)	-447.4
1927	NLG	ECL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	ACB	ECL	19	53	7	11	0	1	0	4	0	3	0	0.208	.280 (-26%)	.342 (-27%)	.395 (-38%)	.737 (-33%)	-296.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.7	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 2.83 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1918	AC	EAS	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.7	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
11	44	5	14	1	0	0	4	1	3	0.318

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1926	NWS	ACB	11	44	5	14	1	0	0	4	1	3	0.318

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	272	177	1872	81	40	48
2B	19	19	36	44	9	6
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	AC	1B	16	0	146	11	3	7
1918	AC	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1921	HIL	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1921	HIL	2B	13	13	24	33	6	4
1923	ACB	1B	50	49	470	19	14	6
1923	ACB	2B	1	1	1	1	1	0
1924	ACB	1B	67	67	691	29	12	17
1925	ACB	1B	73	0	0	0	0	0
1926	ACB	1B	53	53	475	18	10	15
1927	NLG	1B	1	1	12	0	0	1
1928	ACB	1B	11	7	76	4	1	2
1928	ACB	2B	5	5	11	10	2	2