Tiny Chaplin
Born: 7/13/1905 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 3/25/1939 in National City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-13 | Final Game: 1936-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: James Bailey Chaplin
Biography
Tiny Chaplin, born in 1905, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1928 to 1936. He played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball that bridged the tail end of the deadball era and the emergence of more offensive play. Chaplin made his mark in the league with a career record of 15-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound despite the challenges of the era.
Over the course of his career, Chaplin recorded a total of 118 strikeouts and earned 4 saves, contributing to his teams both as a starting pitcher and in relief roles. While he may not have been a household name, his presence on the roster during a time of significant change in the sport solidified his place in baseball history. Chaplin's contributions to the game reflect the grit and determination of pitchers in a time when the competition was fierce and the evolution of baseball was underway.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 23 | 87 | 43 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 371.0 | 428 | 175 | 31 | 102 | 118 | 4.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 27 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4.50 | 316.2 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 6 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 73.0 | 89 | 42 | 16 | 20 | 5.18 | -721.8 |
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 42.3 | 39 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 3.19 | -587.0 |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 10 | 15 | 40 | 31 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 231.7 | 273 | 106 | 62 | 86 | 4.12 | -117.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 119 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0.176 | 0.203 | 0.235 | 0.439 | -615.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 19 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 40 | 84 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.202 | -615.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 87 | 0 | 27 | 78 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | NY1 | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | NY1 | P | 19 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | NY1 | P | 16 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | BSN | P | 40 | 0 | 13 | 57 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 87 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1925, 1926, 1927 |