Chick Fewster, baseball player, 1917-1927

Chick Fewster

Born: 11/10/1896 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 4/16/1945 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-09-19 | Final Game: 1927-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Wilson Lloyd Fewster

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Biography

Chick Fewster was a versatile position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1917 to 1927. Born in 1896, Fewster made his mark during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive period. Over the course of his career, he played in 644 games, amassing 506 hits, 6 home runs, and 167 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .258. Known for his speed on the bases, Fewster successfully stole 57 bases, showcasing his ability to impact games not just with his bat, but also with his agility. Fewster's career was characterized by his adaptability and determination, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Brooklyn Robins and the Boston Braves. Despite the limited power numbers, his consistent performance and on-base capabilities contributed to his teams during the competitive landscape of the 1920s. His legacy, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent stars of his era, remains significant for those who appreciate the contributions of all players in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
19.0 14.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 3.0 0 0 0.071 0.316 0.071 0.387

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1927 19.0 14.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 3.0 0 0 0.071 0.316 0.071 0.387

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
644 1963 282 506 91 12 6 167 57 240 264 0.258 0.346 0.326 0.672 -2255.7

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1917 NYY AL 11 36 2 8 0 0 0 1 1 5 5 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1918 NYY AL 5 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1919 NYY AL 81 244 38 69 9 3 1 15 8 34 36 0.283 .262 (+8%) .322 (+20%) .347 (+2%) .670 (+11%) 646.6
1920 NYY AL 21 21 8 6 1 0 0 1 0 7 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1921 NYY AL 66 207 44 58 19 0 1 19 4 28 43 0.280 .286 (-2%) .344 (+11%) .395 (-2%) .739 (+4%) 255.5
1922 NYY AL 44 132 20 32 4 1 1 9 2 16 23 0.242 .285 (-15%) .345 (-6%) .397 (-22%) .743 (-15%) -312.8
1922 BOS AL 23 83 8 24 4 1 0 9 8 6 10 0.289 .285 (+1%) .345 (avg) .397 (-9%) .743 (-5%) -312.8
1923 BOS AL 90 284 32 67 10 1 0 15 7 39 35 0.236 .282 (-17%) .344 (-3%) .390 (-29%) .734 (-17%) -765.9
1924 CLE AL 101 322 36 86 12 2 0 36 12 24 36 0.267 .283 (-6%) .345 (-6%) .389 (-19%) .734 (-13%) -761.8
1925 CLE AL 93 294 39 73 16 1 1 38 6 36 25 0.248 .288 (-14%) .349 (-6%) .407 (-21%) .756 (-14%) -750.0
1926 BRO NL 105 337 53 82 16 3 2 24 9 45 49 0.243 .279 (-13%) .345 (-1%) .390 (-16%) .735 (-9%) -501.5
1927 BRO NL 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 10 3 2 0 0 1 2 3 3 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1921 WS NYA 4 10 3 2 0 0 1 2 3 3 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 366 0 811 997 105 152
3B 43 0 43 81 5 7
OF 123 0 214 29 9 5
SS 67 0 130 176 33 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 NYA 2B 11 0 26 31 5 5
1918 NYA 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1919 NYA 2B 4 0 7 6 1 1
1919 NYA 3B 2 0 1 0 0 1
1919 NYA OF 41 0 73 15 5 2
1919 NYA SS 24 0 45 64 12 6
1920 NYA 2B 3 0 0 1 0 0
1920 NYA SS 6 0 9 12 4 1
1921 NYA 2B 15 0 34 54 10 10
1921 NYA OF 43 0 71 5 2 1
1922 NYA 2B 2 0 0 2 0 0
1922 NYA OF 38 0 70 9 2 2
1922 BOS 3B 23 0 30 63 4 4
1923 BOS 2B 49 0 103 140 16 21
1923 BOS 3B 3 0 1 1 0 0
1923 BOS SS 37 0 76 100 17 10
1924 CLE 2B 94 0 194 229 17 36
1924 CLE 3B 5 0 6 4 1 0
1925 CLE 2B 83 0 222 237 30 41
1925 CLE 3B 10 0 5 13 0 2
1925 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1926 BRO 2B 103 0 225 297 26 38

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 369
Third Base 44
Shortstop 69
Left Field 41
Center Field 52
Right Field 31