Chick Fraser

Born: 8/26/1873 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 5/8/1940 in Wendell, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-04-19 | Final Game: 1909-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Charles Carrolton Fraser

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Biography

Chick Fraser was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1896 to 1909. Born in 1873, Fraser played during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the modern game, showcasing his talents primarily in the National League. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 175 wins and 212 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67. His ability to strike out hitters was evident in his total of 1,098 strikeouts, a notable achievement for a pitcher of his time. In addition to his strikeout prowess, Fraser contributed to his teams with 6 saves, demonstrating versatility in his role on the mound. Fraser's playing style was characterized by a strong competitive spirit and a deep understanding of the game, which allowed him to excel in various pitching conditions. He was known for his durability, often taking the ball in crucial situations and contributing to his teams' performances throughout his career. While he may not have been among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, Fraser's statistics reflect a solid and reliable presence on the mound, marking him as a significant figure in early 20th-century baseball. His contributions to the game remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
175	212	434	388	342	22	6	3364.0	3462	1373	69	1338	1098	3.67	0

Career ERA 3.67 vs. league average 3.10 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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
1896	LS3	NL	12	27	43	38	36	0	1	349.3	396	189	166	91	4.87	4.36 (-12%)	-3999.5
1897	LS3	NL	15	19	36	34	32	0	0	294.3	334	132	139	70	4.04	4.30 (+6%)	-5227.8
1898	LS3	NL	7	17	26	26	20	1	0	203.0	230	120	100	58	5.32	3.59 (-48%)	-3556.7
1898	CL4	NL	2	3	6	6	6	0	0	42.0	49	26	12	19	5.57	3.59 (-55%)	-176.1
1899	PHI	NL	21	12	35	33	29	4	0	270.7	278	101	85	68	3.36	3.85 (+13%)	1290.8
1900	PHI	NL	15	9	29	26	22	1	0	223.3	250	78	93	58	3.14	3.68 (+15%)	-2474.2
1901	PHA	AL	22	16	40	37	35	2	0	331.0	344	140	132	110	3.81	3.49 (-9%)	-4435.0
1902	PHI	NL	12	13	27	26	24	3	0	224.0	238	85	74	97	3.42	3.17 (-8%)	363.0
1903	PHI	NL	12	17	31	29	26	1	1	250.0	260	125	97	104	4.50	3.10 (-45%)	-3881.1
1904	PHI	NL	14	24	42	36	32	2	1	302.0	287	109	100	127	3.25	2.66 (-22%)	-1909.7
1905	BSN	NL	14	21	39	37	35	2	0	334.3	320	122	149	130	3.28	2.82 (-16%)	-6412.1
1906	CIN	NL	10	20	31	28	25	2	0	236.0	221	70	80	58	2.67	2.68 (avg)	-2382.8
1907	CHC	NL	8	5	22	15	9	2	1	138.3	112	35	46	41	2.28	2.50 (+9%)	-
1908	CHC	NL	11	9	26	17	11	2	2	162.7	141	41	61	66	2.27	2.40 (+5%)	-
1909	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	2	0	4	1	0.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
459	1319	134	235	34	13	3	96	19	81	295	0.178	0.230	0.230	0.460	-6447.1

Career AVG .178 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.460 vs. league average 0.657 across their career seasons — 30.0% 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
1896	LS3	NL	45	146	12	22	3	2	0	6	1	7	34	0.151	.290 (-48%)	.354 (-45%)	.387 (-49%)	.741 (-47%)	-1260.1
1897	LS3	NL	37	115	10	18	1	0	2	11	2	10	19	0.157	.291 (-46%)	.354 (-35%)	.387 (-44%)	.741 (-40%)	-806.6
1898	LS3	NL	26	78	8	13	0	2	0	3	2	6	14	0.167	.270 (-38%)	.333 (-32%)	.347 (-37%)	.680 (-35%)	-448.4
1898	CL4	NL	6	16	2	4	1	0	0	2	1	0	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	-448.4
1899	PHI	NL	40	117	19	21	4	1	0	11	2	6	22	0.179	.282 (-36%)	.343 (-34%)	.366 (-37%)	.710 (-36%)	-733.5
1900	PHI	NL	29	85	8	22	4	1	0	10	2	5	21	0.259	.279 (-7%)	.338 (-9%)	.366 (-10%)	.705 (-10%)	-144.1
1901	PHA	AL	43	139	17	26	2	3	0	8	4	6	30	0.187	.271 (-31%)	.326 (-31%)	.359 (-32%)	.686 (-31%)	-748.7
1902	PHI	NL	29	86	15	15	3	1	0	5	0	9	18	0.174	.266 (-35%)	.321 (-21%)	.343 (-32%)	.665 (-27%)	-362.7
1903	PHI	NL	32	93	12	19	3	1	1	8	4	14	23	0.204	.261 (-22%)	.316 (-3%)	.345 (-16%)	.662 (-10%)	-106.3
1904	PHI	NL	44	110	5	17	3	1	0	13	0	7	33	0.155	.246 (-37%)	.300 (-30%)	.321 (-38%)	.622 (-34%)	-564.9
1905	BSN	NL	48	156	15	35	8	0	0	10	0	5	31	0.224	.248 (-10%)	.307 (-19%)	.322 (-15%)	.629 (-17%)	-441.7
1906	CIN	NL	31	82	4	14	1	1	0	6	0	2	22	0.171	.247 (-31%)	.307 (-38%)	.315 (-34%)	.622 (-36%)	-459.0
1907	CHC	NL	22	45	4	3	0	0	0	2	0	2	10	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	CHC	NL	26	50	3	6	1	0	0	1	1	2	13	0.120	.240 (-50%)	.298 (-48%)	.306 (-54%)	.605 (-51%)	-371.2
1909	CHC	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	3	39	2	0	0
3B	3	0	2	6	0	0
OF	10	2	16	3	4	0
P	434	133	317	939	94	31

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1896	LS3	OF	2	0	4	1	2	0
1896	LS3	P	43	0	39	95	25	5
1897	LS3	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1897	LS3	P	36	0	35	85	12	5
1898	LS3	P	26	0	15	65	3	1
1898	CL4	P	6	0	5	8	0	0
1899	PHI	3B	3	0	2	6	0	0
1899	PHI	OF	2	0	3	1	2	0
1899	PHI	P	35	0	24	71	9	3
1900	PHI	P	29	0	27	63	4	1
1901	PHA	OF	2	0	2	1	0	0
1901	PHA	P	40	0	35	91	7	4
1902	PHI	P	27	0	15	51	4	1
1903	PHI	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1903	PHI	P	31	0	14	70	3	2
1904	PHI	1B	2	0	10	0	0	0
1904	PHI	P	42	36	28	87	10	3
1905	BSN	1B	4	3	29	2	0	0
1905	BSN	OF	2	2	6	0	0	0
1905	BSN	P	39	37	36	80	9	1
1906	CIN	P	31	28	23	70	4	3
1907	CHN	P	22	15	7	42	3	0
1908	CHN	P	26	17	14	61	1	2
1909	CHN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0