Joe Chamberlain
Born: 5/10/1910 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 1/28/1983 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-04-17 | Final Game: 1934-07-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Joseph Jeremiah Chamberlain
Biography
Joe Chamberlain was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early stages of the game during the 1934 season. Born in 1910, Chamberlain played as a position player, competing in Major League Baseball for a brief period from April 17 to July 8, 1934. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 43 games, where he recorded 34 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 17 runs. His batting average settled at .241, and he also contributed with 1 stolen base.
Chamberlain's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the confines of the deadball era into a more power-oriented game. Despite his limited time on the field, his contributions were part of a larger narrative of players who shaped the early 1930s landscape of Major League Baseball. His legacy, though not widely celebrated, is a reminder of the many athletes who competed in the shadow of baseball legends while striving to leave their mark on the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 141 | 13 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 38 | 0.241 | 0.272 | 0.333 | 0.605 | -473.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CHW | AL | 43 | 141 | 13 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 38 | 0.241 | -473.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 14 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| SS | 26 | 0 | 32 | 80 | 13 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | CHA | 3B | 14 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| 1934 | CHA | SS | 26 | 0 | 32 | 80 | 13 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 26 |