Chuck Workman

Born: 1/6/1915 in Leeton, MO, USA

Died: 1/3/1953 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-18 | Final Game: 1946-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Charles Thomas Workman

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Biography

Chuck Workman was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 until his retirement in 1946. Primarily recognized as a position player, Workman appeared in 526 games throughout his career. He made a significant impact at the plate, accumulating 423 hits, which included 50 home runs and 230 RBIs. His batting average stood at .242, and he also showcased his speed on the bases with 24 stolen bases, reflecting a well-rounded offensive skill set that was valuable during his era. Playing during a transformative period in baseball, Workman was part of the game as it transitioned from the pre-war years into the post-World War II landscape. His contributions to his teams were marked by versatility and a competitive spirit, characteristics that defined many players of his time. While not a household name, Workman's solid performance and dedication to the game left an indelible mark on the teams he represented, embodying the spirit of baseball during a period of significant change in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
526	1749	213	423	57	7	50	230	24	161	202	0.242	0.311	0.368	0.679	4.9

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.679 vs. league average 0.694 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
1938	CLE	AL	2	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CLE	AL	9	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	BSN	NL	153	615	71	153	17	1	10	67	12	53	72	0.249	.255 (-3%)	.324 (-4%)	.346 (-5%)	.671 (-5%)	-535.7
1944	BSN	NL	140	418	46	87	18	3	11	53	1	42	41	0.208	.261 (-20%)	.325 (-12%)	.357 (-4%)	.683 (-8%)	-658.7
1945	BSN	NL	139	514	77	141	16	2	25	87	9	51	58	0.274	.260 (+5%)	.328 (+5%)	.354 (+29%)	.683 (+18%)	1739.2
1946	BSN	NL	25	48	5	8	2	0	2	7	0	3	11	0.167	—	—	—	—	-153.5
1946	PIT	NL	58	145	11	32	4	1	2	16	2	11	19	0.221	.256 (-14%)	.328 (-15%)	.358 (-15%)	.687 (-15%)	-153.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	31	4	2	2
3B	128	124	251	34	22
OF	329	657	43	11	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1938	CLE	OF	1	1	0	1	0
1943	BSN	1B	3	31	4	2	2
1943	BSN	3B	1	2	2	0	0
1943	BSN	OF	149	310	22	4	7
1944	BSN	3B	19	25	44	3	4
1944	BSN	OF	103	161	16	3	3
1945	BSN	3B	107	97	205	30	18
1945	BSN	OF	24	53	0	1	0
1946	BSN	OF	12	22	1	2	0
1946	PIT	3B	1	0	0	1	0
1946	PIT	OF	40	110	4	0	1