Chuck Tanner

Born: 7/4/1928 in New Castle, PA, USA

Died: 2/11/2011 in New Castle, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-12 | Final Game: 1962-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles William Tanner

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Biography

Chuck Tanner was a Major League Baseball player who played as a position player from 1955 to 1962. Born in 1928, he made his mark during a period of transition in baseball, which was characterized by the evolving offensive strategies and the increasing popularity of the game. Over his career, Tanner appeared in 396 games, accumulating 231 hits, 21 home runs, and 105 runs batted in, while finishing with a batting average of .261. His ability to contribute to his team both at the plate and in the field helped him carve out a respectable career, underscoring the competitive nature of baseball during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Despite not being a household name, Tanner's contributions were significant in the context of his teams, and he showcased a blend of power and contact hitting. He also added a modest number of stolen bases to his repertoire, totaling 2 throughout his career. Tanner's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on both power and the fundamentals of the game, and his dedication on the field resonated with fans and teammates alike, securing his place in baseball history. After his playing days, Tanner would go on to achieve further recognition as a manager, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
396	885	98	231	39	5	21	105	2	82	93	0.261	0.323	0.388	0.711	-55.3

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.721 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
1955	ATL	NL	97	243	27	60	9	3	6	27	0	27	32	0.247	.258 (-4%)	.332 (-4%)	.393 (-3%)	.726 (-3%)	-189.3
1956	ATL	NL	60	63	6	15	2	0	1	4	0	10	10	0.238	.258 (-8%)	.331 (+3%)	.397 (-20%)	.728 (-9%)	-74.1
1957	ATL	NL	22	69	5	17	3	0	2	6	0	5	4	0.246	.257 (-4%)	.323 (-8%)	.391 (-4%)	.715 (-6%)	-68.8
1957	CHC	NL	95	318	42	91	16	2	7	42	0	23	20	0.286	.257 (+11%)	.323 (+4%)	.391 (+6%)	.715 (+5%)	-68.8
1958	CHC	NL	73	103	10	27	6	0	4	17	1	9	10	0.262	.257 (+2%)	.324 (-1%)	.394 (+11%)	.719 (+5%)	92.7
1959	CLE	AL	14	48	6	12	2	0	1	5	0	2	9	0.250	—	—	—	—	-94.8
1960	CLE	AL	21	25	2	7	1	0	0	4	1	4	6	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	LAA	AL	7	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	LAA	AL	7	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	202	184	340	9	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	ML1	OF	62	58	101	4	2	0
1956	ML1	OF	8	4	4	0	1	0
1957	ML1	OF	18	18	35	0	0	0
1957	CHN	OF	82	78	156	5	2	2
1958	CHN	OF	15	11	21	0	1	0
1959	CLE	OF	10	10	18	0	0	0
1960	CLE	OF	4	4	5	0	0	0
1961	LAA	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1962	LAA	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0