Chet Ross

Born: 4/1/1917 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 2/21/1989 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-13 | Final Game: 1944-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Chester James Ross

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Biography

Chet Ross, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1939 until his retirement in 1944. Primarily serving as a position player, Ross appeared in 413 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills in a competitive era that bridged the pre-World War II years and the war years themselves. He amassed a total of 316 hits, which contributed to a career batting average of .241. Known for his power at the plate, Ross hit 34 home runs and drove in 170 runs, demonstrating his ability to be a significant offensive contributor for his teams. Ross’s playing style was characterized by a balanced approach, as he combined a solid batting average with the ability to hit for power. Though he was not known for his speed on the bases, with only 6 stolen bases recorded, his impact was felt more in the batter's box. His career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see the effects of the global conflict, which impacted player availability and team dynamics. Despite the challenges of his era, Ross left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, and his contributions remain a noteworthy part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
413	1309	156	316	53	21	34	170	6	124	281	0.241	0.309	0.392	0.701	-30.0

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.701 vs. league average 0.698 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
1939	BSN	NL	11	31	4	10	1	1	0	0	0	2	10	0.323	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	BSN	NL	149	569	84	160	23	14	17	89	4	59	127	0.281	.267 (+5%)	.335 (+5%)	.387 (+19%)	.722 (+12%)	1354.4
1941	BSN	NL	29	50	1	6	1	0	0	4	0	9	17	0.120	.262 (-54%)	.332 (-24%)	.373 (-62%)	.705 (-44%)	-346.4
1942	BSN	NL	76	220	20	43	7	2	5	19	0	16	37	0.195	.253 (-23%)	.323 (-23%)	.349 (-10%)	.672 (-16%)	-680.3
1943	BSN	NL	94	285	27	62	12	2	7	32	1	26	67	0.218	.255 (-15%)	.324 (-12%)	.346 (avg)	.671 (-6%)	-348.6
1944	BSN	NL	54	154	20	35	9	2	5	26	1	12	23	0.227	.261 (-13%)	.325 (-12%)	.357 (+14%)	.683 (+2%)	-9.1