Chet Laabs

Born: 4/30/1912 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 1/26/1983 in Warren, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-05-05 | Final Game: 1947-06-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Chester Peter Laabs

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Biography

Chet Laabs, born in 1912, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1937 to 1947. Known for his powerful swing and solid fielding, Laabs played in a total of 950 games, amassing 813 hits and 117 home runs. He contributed significantly to his teams, driving in 509 runs and maintaining a career batting average of .262. His speed on the bases was also notable, as evidenced by his 32 stolen bases. Laabs earned recognition during his career, culminating in an All-Star selection that highlighted his impact on the game. Playing primarily during an era defined by the transition from the Great Depression to the post-war boom, Laabs showcased resilience and talent amidst the changing landscape of baseball. His contributions helped pave the way for future generations of players, and his ability to perform at a high level made him a respected figure in the sport. Chet Laabs' legacy endures as a testament to the skill and dedication required to succeed in the competitive environment of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
950	3102	467	813	151	44	117	509	32	389	595	0.262	0.346	0.452	0.798	8265.3

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .452 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — +21.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.798 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — +13.3% above 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
1937	DET	AL	72	242	31	58	13	5	8	37	6	24	66	0.240	.276 (-13%)	.342 (-10%)	.398 (+9%)	.740 (avg)	-70.7
1938	DET	AL	64	211	26	50	7	3	7	37	3	15	52	0.237	.272 (-13%)	.341 (-16%)	.392 (+1%)	.734 (-7%)	-323.2
1939	DET	AL	5	16	1	5	1	1	0	2	0	2	0	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	SLA	AL	95	317	52	95	20	5	10	62	4	33	62	0.300	.274 (+9%)	.342 (+7%)	.393 (+24%)	.735 (+17%)	0.0
1940	SLA	AL	105	218	32	59	11	5	10	40	3	34	59	0.271	.267 (+1%)	.335 (+11%)	.387 (+30%)	.722 (+21%)	898.5
1941	SLA	AL	118	392	64	109	23	6	15	59	5	51	59	0.278	.262 (+6%)	.332 (+9%)	.373 (+29%)	.705 (+20%)	1430.2
1942	SLA	AL	144	520	90	143	21	7	27	99	0	88	88	0.275	.253 (+9%)	.323 (+18%)	.349 (+42%)	.672 (+30%)	3160.6
1943	SLA	AL	151	580	83	145	27	7	17	85	5	73	105	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.324 (+4%)	.346 (+18%)	.671 (+11%)	1261.1
1944	SLA	AL	66	201	28	47	10	2	5	23	3	29	33	0.234	.261 (-11%)	.325 (+1%)	.357 (+6%)	.683 (+4%)	151.8
1945	SLA	AL	35	109	15	26	4	3	1	8	0	16	17	0.239	.260 (-9%)	.328 (+7%)	.354 (+1%)	.683 (+4%)	101.6
1946	SLA	AL	80	264	40	69	13	0	16	52	3	20	50	0.261	.256 (+2%)	.328 (-4%)	.358 (+37%)	.687 (+18%)	699.5
1947	PHA	AL	15	32	5	7	1	0	1	5	0	4	4	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	15	1	3	1	1	0	0	2	6	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1944	WS	SLA	5	15	1	3	1	1	0	0	2	6	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	820	0	1780	62	44	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1937	DET	OF	62	133	2	4	0
1938	DET	OF	53	128	4	4	1
1939	DET	OF	5	13	1	1	0
1939	SLA	OF	79	199	7	6	0
1940	SLA	OF	63	124	3	4	1
1941	SLA	OF	100	217	6	4	2
1942	SLA	OF	139	276	13	9	3
1943	SLA	OF	150	346	16	9	4
1944	SLA	OF	55	108	3	0	2
1945	SLA	OF	35	68	1	1	0
1946	SLA	OF	72	151	5	2	2
1947	PHA	OF	7	17	1	0	0