Chick Evans

Born: 10/15/1889 in Arlington, VT, USA

Died: 9/2/1916 in Schenectady, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-19 | Final Game: 1910-08-27

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Charles Franklin Evans

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Biography

Chick Evans was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1909 to 1910. Born in 1889, he made a brief yet notable appearance in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, Evans compiled a record of 1-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.96. He showcased his ability to strike out hitters, totaling 23 strikeouts, and demonstrated his effectiveness in high-pressure situations with 2 saves. Evans's playing style reflected the pitching trends of his time, as he navigated the challenges of a league that was beginning to evolve. His contributions to the mound, although limited in terms of longevity, highlighted the competitive spirit of the era and the foundational role that pitchers played in the developing game. Despite a short career, Chick Evans remains a part of baseball history, representing the early 20th century players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	4	17	4	1	0	2	52.7	53	29	1	41	23	4.96	0

Career ERA 4.96 vs. league average 2.67 across their career seasons — 85.7% 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
1909	BSN	NL	0	3	4	3	1	0	0	21.7	25	11	14	11	4.57	2.55 (-79%)	-336.4
1910	BSN	NL	1	1	13	1	0	0	2	31.0	28	18	27	12	5.23	2.79 (-87%)	-1648.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	19	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.053	0.053	0.105	0.158	0.0

Career AVG .053 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 78.7% below league average.

Career OBP .053 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 83.1% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 67.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.158 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 75.0% 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
1909	BSN	NL	4	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	BSN	NL	13	10	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	4	0	17	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	BSN	P	4	3	0	7	3	0
1910	BSN	P	13	1	0	10	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17