Chet Falk, baseball player, 1925-1927

Chet Falk

Born: 5/15/1905 in Austin, TX, USA

Died: 1/7/1982 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-20 | Final Game: 1927-06-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Chester Emanuel Falk

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Biography

Chet Falk was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1905, whose career spanned from 1925 to 1927. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach. Falk played for a brief period, finishing his career with a record of 5-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.04. Over his time in the league, he recorded 16 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, though he did not register any saves. Falk's tenure in the major leagues was characterized by the challenges of a competitive pitching landscape, where he sought to establish himself among the many talented arms of his era. Despite a relatively short career, his contributions are a part of the historical fabric of baseball during the late 1920s, a time when the sport was beginning to embrace a new style of play. His journey through the game reflects the experiences of many players of his time, navigating the complexities of professional baseball while striving for success on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 4 40 8 3 0 0 114.7 158 77 4 54 16 6.04 0

Career ERA 6.04 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 42.3% 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
1925 SLA AL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 25.0 38 23 17 7 8.28 4.55 (-82%) -986.7
1926 SLA AL 4 4 18 8 3 0 0 74.0 95 44 27 7 5.35 4.11 (-30%) -538.8
1927 SLA AL 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 15.7 25 10 10 2 5.74 4.08 (-41%) -588.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 44 4 12 1 0 0 3 1 2 5 0.273 0.304 0.295 0.600 0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1925 SLA AL 17 8 3 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.625 — — — — 0.0
1926 SLA AL 19 31 1 6 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.194 — — — — 0.0
1927 SLA AL 9 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 40 0 5 29 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 SLA P 13 0 0 8 0 0
1926 SLA P 18 0 3 16 1 4
1927 SLA P 9 0 2 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 40

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1924, 1925, 1926