Chuck Brinkman
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1974)
Chuck Brinkman was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974 for the Chicago White Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 148 career games, he hit .172 with 46 hits, 1 home runs, and 12 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-07-10
- Last Game
- 1974-08-04
Full name: Charles Ernest Brinkman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 267 | 22 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 60 | .172 | .240 | .210 | .449 | -991 |
Career AVG .172 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.
Career OBP .240 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.
Career SLG .210 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.
Career OPS .449 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 35.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CHA | AL | 14 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHA | AL | 9 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CHA | AL | 15 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CHA | AL | 35 | 52 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .135 | .243 (-45%) | .310 (-37%) | .353 (-62%) | .664 (-50%) | -377.4 |
| 1973 | CHA | AL | 63 | 139 | 13 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 37 | .187 | .256 (-27%) | .325 (-23%) | .378 (-34%) | .703 (-28%) | -613.6 |
| 1974 | CHA | AL | 8 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | PIT | NL | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 148 | 267 | 22 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 60 | .172 | — | — | — | — | -991 | ||
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
View full game log (149 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 133 | 11 | 27 | 1 | 9 | .203 |
| Away | 68 | 134 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 3 | .142 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-08-04 | PIT | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-07-29 | PIT | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-07-16 | PIT | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-07-14 | PIT | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-06-29 | CHW | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-06-28 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-06-21 | CHW | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-06-08 | CHW | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-06-01 | CHW | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-24 | CHW | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 146 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1964, 1965, 1966 |
Chuck Brinkman: the record in brief
Chuck Brinkman's major league career runs from a debut on July 10, 1969 to a final game on August 4, 1974. By club, Brinkman's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1969 to 1974) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1974). Brinkman, a catcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Brinkman is listed at 6'1" and 185 pounds. The birth record reads September 16, 1944, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. On the record, Chuck Brinkman was born Charles Ernest Brinkman.
In 148 games and 267 at bats, Brinkman batted .172 with 46 hits, adding 1 home run and 12 RBI. Reaching base at a .240 clip and slugging .210, Brinkman finished with a .449 OPS. Over the seasons Brinkman played, league hitters batted .252; the .172 career figure is 31.5% below that. The OPS comparison is .449 to a league .691, 35.0% below average. No season topped the 26 hits of 1973. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .187 in 1973, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chuck Brinkman
- What years did Chuck Brinkman play?
- Chuck Brinkman played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974.
- Was Chuck Brinkman a pitcher?
- No. Chuck Brinkman was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Chuck Brinkman hit?
- Chuck Brinkman hit 1 career home run with 46 hits.
- What teams did Chuck Brinkman play for?
- Chuck Brinkman played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1969–1974) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1974).
- What were Chuck Brinkman's career stats?
- In 148 games, Chuck Brinkman had 46 hits, 1 home runs, 12 RBI, and 22 runs, with a .172 batting average.
- What position did Chuck Brinkman play?
- Chuck Brinkman played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chuck Brinkman and how much did he weigh?
- Chuck Brinkman was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Chuck Brinkman hit each season?
- Chuck Brinkman's home runs by season: 0 in 1969, 0 in 1970, 0 in 1971, 0 in 1972, 1 in 1973, and 0 in 1974. His most in one season was 1, in 1973.
- What was Chuck Brinkman's career batting average?
- Chuck Brinkman batted .172 over his career, with 46 hits in 267 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chuck Brinkman have?
- Chuck Brinkman drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Chuck Brinkman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chuck Brinkman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.