Chuck Stevens

Born: 7/10/1918 in Van Houten, NM, USA

Died: 5/28/2018 in Garden Grove, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-16 | Final Game: 1948-07-25

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Augustus Stevens

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Biography

Chuck Stevens was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1941 to 1948. Born in 1918, Stevens made his mark in the major leagues during a time of significant change in the sport, transitioning from the pre-World War II era into the post-war landscape of the late 1940s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 211 games, accumulating 184 hits and achieving a batting average of .251. His contributions to his teams included 4 home runs and 55 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide consistent offensive support. Stevens was known for his versatility and tenacity on the field, reflected in his 6 stolen bases, which highlighted his speed and awareness of the game. While he may not have been a standout star, his reliability and work ethic made him a valuable asset to the clubs he played for during his career. The era in which he played was characterized by the emergence of new talent and the gradual integration of players into the league, setting the stage for future generations of athletes. Stevens' legacy, while modest in statistical terms, remains a testament to the grit and determination that defined many players of his time.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
28.0	25.0	2.0	8.0	2.0	0	0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0.320	0.370	0.400	0.770

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1947	9.0	8.0	1.0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.250	0.333	0.375	0.708
1948	19.0	17.0	1.0	6.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.353	0.389	0.412	0.801

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
211	732	89	184	29	8	4	55	6	88	89	0.251	0.333	0.329	0.663	-506.9

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 5.9% 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
1941	SLA	AL	4	13	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	SLA	AL	122	432	53	107	17	4	3	27	4	47	62	0.248	.256 (-4%)	.328 (-1%)	.358 (-9%)	.687 (-5%)	-395.4
1948	SLA	AL	85	287	34	75	12	4	1	26	2	41	26	0.261	.263 (-1%)	.340 (+4%)	.379 (-10%)	.719 (-3%)	-111.5