Tiny Chaplin, baseball player, 1928-1936

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 87

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1925, 1926, 1927