Chuck Schilling

Born: 10/25/1937 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 3/30/2021 in West Chester, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-11 | Final Game: 1965-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles Thomas Schilling

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Biography

Chuck Schilling, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from April 11, 1961, to October 3, 1965. Primarily a position player, Schilling appeared in 541 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 470 hits, contributing to a batting average of .239. Known for his ability to hit for average and drive in runs, he achieved 23 home runs and 146 RBIs throughout his career. Additionally, Schilling showcased his speed on the bases, finishing with 11 stolen bases. Playing during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-oriented styles of the 1960s, Schilling made his mark as a reliable player on the field. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions were significant to the teams he played for, reflecting the competitive spirit of the period. Schilling's legacy is remembered as part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the evolving game of baseball in the latter half of the 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
541	1969	230	470	76	5	23	146	11	176	236	0.239	0.304	0.317	0.621	-4146.7

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.621 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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
1961	BOS	AL	158	646	87	167	25	2	5	62	7	78	77	0.259	.258 (avg)	.328 (+4%)	.399 (-18%)	.727 (-8%)	-854.5
1962	BOS	AL	119	413	48	95	17	1	7	35	1	29	48	0.230	.257 (-11%)	.326 (-12%)	.393 (-17%)	.719 (-15%)	-1205.0
1963	BOS	AL	146	576	63	135	25	0	8	33	3	41	72	0.234	.246 (-5%)	.308 (-6%)	.371 (-14%)	.680 (-10%)	-1092.8
1964	BOS	AL	47	163	18	32	6	0	0	7	0	15	22	0.196	.250 (-22%)	.312 (-16%)	.377 (-38%)	.690 (-28%)	-740.2
1965	BOS	AL	71	171	14	41	3	2	3	9	0	13	17	0.240	.245 (-2%)	.310 (-6%)	.371 (-10%)	.682 (-8%)	-254.2