Chappie McFarland, baseball player, 1902-1906

Chappie McFarland

Born: 3/13/1875 in White Hall, IL, USA

Died: 12/14/1924 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-15 | Final Game: 1906-08-07

Throws: R | Height: 6'1"

Full name: Charles Amos McFarland

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Biography

Chappie McFarland was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 until 1906. Born in 1875, McFarland made his mark during the early years of the modern game, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 61 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.35. His pitching prowess was highlighted by his ability to strike out 307 batters, showcasing his skill in an era when strikeouts were less common due to the emphasis on contact hitting. McFarland's contributions to his teams extended beyond just his statistics; he was known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound. While he finished his career with a modest number of saves at 2, his overall performance placed him among the noteworthy pitchers of his time. Though he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Chappie McFarland remains a significant figure in the history of early 20th-century baseball, exemplifying the grit and determination characteristic of players during that formative period of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 61 106 96 81 6 2 841.3 893 313 15 192 307 3.35 0

Career ERA 3.35 vs. league average 2.87 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
1902 STL NL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 11.0 11 7 3 3 5.73 3.17 (-80%) -
1903 STL NL 9 19 28 26 25 1 0 229.0 253 78 48 76 3.07 3.10 (+1%) -
1904 STL NL 14 18 32 31 28 1 0 269.3 266 96 56 111 3.21 2.66 (-21%) -
1905 STL NL 8 18 31 28 22 3 1 250.3 281 106 65 85 3.81 2.82 (-35%) -
1906 STL NL 2 1 6 4 2 0 1 37.3 33 8 8 16 1.93 2.68 (+28%) -
1906 PIT NL 1 3 6 5 2 1 0 35.3 39 10 7 11 2.55 2.68 (+5%) 141.0
1906 BRO NL 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 10 8 5 5 8.00 2.68 (-199%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 293 21 42 3 3 0 11 1 18 63 0.143 0.198 0.174 0.372 -1636.1

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OBP .198 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.372 vs. league average 0.640 across their career seasons — 41.8% 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
1902 STL NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1903 STL NL 28 74 3 8 1 0 0 2 1 7 21 0.108 .261 (-59%) .316 (-42%) .345 (-65%) .662 (-54%) -608.8
1904 STL NL 32 99 8 13 0 2 0 4 0 5 20 0.131 .246 (-47%) .300 (-37%) .321 (-47%) .622 (-42%) -619.2
1905 STL NL 31 85 8 14 2 1 0 4 0 6 19 0.165 .248 (-34%) .307 (-28%) .322 (-34%) .629 (-31%) -408.1
1906 STL NL 6 15 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1906 PIT NL 6 13 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.385 — — — — 0.0
1906 BRO NL 1 3 1 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
P 106 69 35 286 17 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 SLN P 2 0 0 5 0 0
1903 SLN P 28 0 5 75 6 5
1904 SLN P 32 31 13 106 6 3
1905 SLN P 31 28 12 75 4 1
1906 SLN P 6 4 1 14 0 0
1906 PIT P 6 5 4 10 1 1
1906 BRO P 1 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 106