Chuck Goggin, baseball player, 1972-1974

Chuck Goggin

Born: 7/7/1945 in Pompano Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-08 | Final Game: 1974-09-22

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

Full name: Charles Francis Goggin

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Biography

Chuck Goggin, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1974. Primarily playing as a position player, Goggin showcased his skills on the field during a time when the league was transitioning into a more power-focused era. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 72 games, where he demonstrated a strong batting ability with a career batting average of .293. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 29 hits and accumulated 7 RBIs, reflecting his role as a consistent contact hitter rather than a power slugger. Goggin's career unfolded in a period characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of free agency and a growing emphasis on offensive production. While he did not record any stolen bases, his approach at the plate and defensive contributions were valued during his tenure. Though his time in the majors was relatively brief, Chuck Goggin's performance remains a notable part of the historical tapestry of baseball in the early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 99 19 29 5 0 0 7 0 10 21 0.293 0.355 0.343 0.698 -6.6

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — near 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
1972 PIT NL 5 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1973 PIT NL 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 ATL NL 64 90 18 26 5 0 0 7 0 9 19 0.289 .256 (+12%) .325 (+8%) .378 (-9%) .703 (-1%) 0.0
1974 BOS AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 22 8 16 35 4 8
C 2 0 1 0 0 0
OF 6 3 2 0 0 0
SS 5 4 4 8 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 PIT 2B 1 1 0 4 0 0
1973 PIT C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1973 ATL 2B 19 7 16 29 3 6
1973 ATL C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1973 ATL OF 6 3 2 0 0 0
1973 ATL SS 5 4 4 8 2 1
1974 BOS 2B 2 0 0 2 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
Second Base 22
Shortstop 5
Left Field 5
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Broward Community College Fort Lauderdale FL 1963, 1964