Chester Blanchard
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Chester Blanchard was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the Dayton Marcos and the Cleveland Tigers. In 31 career games, he hit .224 with 17 hits and 3 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 150 lb
- Died
- 11/13/1996 in Dayton, OH, USA
Full name: Chester Augustus Blanchard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 76 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .224 | .244 | .263 | .507 | -501 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.
Career SLG .263 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.
Career OPS .507 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | DM | NNL | 28 | 69 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .174 | .279 (-38%) | .345 (-43%) | .390 (-44%) | .735 (-44%) | -500.7 |
| 1928 | CTG | NNL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .714 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 31 | 76 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -501 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | DM | NNL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Chester Blanchard: the record in brief
The season rows for Chester Blanchard begin in 1926. By club, Blanchard's seasons break down as the Dayton Marcos (1926) and the Cleveland Tigers (1928). The bio lists Blanchard's primary position as shortstop. The recorded size is 150 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Blanchard was born on July 13, 1903, in Adena, OH, USA. Blanchard died on November 13, 1996, in Dayton, OH, USA. Chester Blanchard was the playing name; the full given name is Chester Augustus.
In 31 games and 76 at bats, Blanchard batted .224 with 17 hits, along with 3 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .244 and .263 give Blanchard a career OPS of .507. The league as a whole hit .280 across Blanchard's seasons, which puts the .224 career mark 20.2% below average. The hits column peaks at 12, in 1926. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .174 in 1926, did not top the league's .279.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chester Blanchard
- Was Chester Blanchard a pitcher?
- No. Chester Blanchard was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Chester Blanchard hit?
- Chester Blanchard hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Chester Blanchard play for?
- Chester Blanchard played for 2 teams: the Dayton Marcos (1926) and the Cleveland Tigers (1928).
- What were Chester Blanchard's career stats?
- In 31 games, Chester Blanchard had 17 hits, 3 RBI, 4 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .224 batting average.
- What position did Chester Blanchard play?
- Chester Blanchard played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chester Blanchard and how much did he weigh?
- Chester Blanchard was listed at 6 feet and 150 pounds.
- What was Chester Blanchard's career batting average?
- Chester Blanchard batted .224 over his career, with 17 hits in 76 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chester Blanchard have?
- Chester Blanchard drove in 3 runs in his career.
- What was Chester Blanchard's career ERA?
- Chester Blanchard finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Chester Blanchard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chester Blanchard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.