Chico Renfroe

Born: 3/1/1923 in Newark, NJ, USA

Died: 9/3/1991 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Othello Nelson Renfroe

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Biography

Chico Renfroe, born in 1923, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a career spanning over several decades, Renfroe has made a significant impact on the game, accumulating 148 games played. He boasts a solid batting average of .268, demonstrating his consistent ability to hit. Throughout his career, he has recorded 132 hits, including 1 home run and 57 RBIs, showcasing his capability to contribute offensively. Renfroe has also displayed speed on the basepaths, amassing 9 stolen bases, which adds another dimension to his playing style. Renfroe's contributions to the game have not gone unnoticed, as he has earned one All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. His career unfolds in an era marked by evolving player dynamics and strategies, where agility and offensive versatility are increasingly valued. As he continues to play, Renfroe remains a testament to longevity and adaptability in Major League Baseball, inspiring future generations of players with his dedication and skill on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
148 492 78 132 20 9 1 57 9 61 0 0.268 0.358 0.352 0.710 238.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.701 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
1945 KCM NAL 41 141 20 35 3 2 0 16 1 11 0 0.248 .260 (-5%) .328 (-7%) .354 (-16%) .683 (-11%) -264.4
1946 KCM NAL 32 105 14 26 4 3 1 9 1 9 0 0.248 .256 (-4%) .328 (-1%) .358 (+4%) .687 (+1%) 11.0
1947 KCM NAL 53 174 33 49 10 2 0 20 3 35 0 0.282 .262 (+7%) .336 (+22%) .376 (-4%) .712 (+8%) 412.9
1948 CBE NAL 22 72 11 22 3 2 0 12 4 6 0 0.306 .263 (+16%) .340 (+8%) .379 (+6%) .719 (+7%) 78.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 28 5 12 0 1 0 2 1 0 0.429

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 NWS KCM 7 28 5 12 0 1 0 2 1 0 0.429

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 59 53 114 163 25 29
3B 4 4 7 5 3 0
C 16 14 77 9 1 1
OF 13 9 9 0 0 0
SS 57 56 104 140 26 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 KCM 2B 17 15 24 51 4 5
1945 KCM C 14 12 65 8 0 1
1945 KCM OF 12 9 9 0 0 0
1945 KCM SS 2 2 0 6 1 0
1946 KCM 2B 5 3 10 10 1 3
1946 KCM C 2 2 12 1 1 0
1946 KCM OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1946 KCM SS 24 24 39 54 9 12
1947 KCM 2B 36 34 79 101 20 21
1947 KCM 3B 2 2 4 4 1 0
1947 KCM SS 14 13 30 32 7 5
1948 CBE 2B 1 1 1 1 0 0
1948 CBE 3B 2 2 3 1 2 0
1948 CBE SS 17 17 35 48 9 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 16
Second Base 59
Third Base 4
Shortstop 57
Left Field 9
Center Field 2
Right Field 2