Wes Chamberlain, baseball player, 1990-1995

Wes Chamberlain

Born: 4/13/1966 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-08-31 | Final Game: 1995-06-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Wesley Polk Chamberlain

Biography

Wes Chamberlain was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball during the early to mid-1990s. Born in 1966, Chamberlain's career spanned from 1990 until his retirement in 1995. Over the course of 385 games, he accumulated 322 hits, with 43 of those being home runs. He recorded a batting average of .255, driving in 167 runs and showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. Additionally, Chamberlain demonstrated speed on the bases, achieving 20 stolen bases throughout his career. Chamberlain played in an era characterized by a shift towards increased offensive production and the rise of power hitters. His combination of speed and power made him a versatile player, allowing him to impact games in various ways. While his career was relatively brief, his performance in the outfield and at the plate left an impression on the teams he played for, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Kansas City Royals. Chamberlain's journey through the game reflects the dynamic nature of baseball during the transition into the more modern aspects of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
385 1263 144 322 72 6 43 167 20 77 249 0.255 0.299 0.424 0.722 -70.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 13 1 4 3 0 0 1 1 4 0.308

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1993 WS PHI 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1993 NLCS PHI 4 11 1 4 3 0 0 1 1 3 0.364

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 321 307 601 26 10 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 133
Right Field 193
Designated Hitter 17

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1991 Player of the Week Week of 1991-08-03

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 PHI NL $350,000
1993 PHI NL $250,000
1992 PHI NL $200,000
1991 PHI NL $105,000
1990 PIT NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $1,005,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Jackson State University Jackson MS 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1991 Rookie of the Year NL 5th 3.0 120 0