Kelvin Chapman
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1985)
Kelvin Chapman was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1985 for the New York Mets, a span of 7 seasons. In 172 career games, he hit .223 with 94 hits, 3 home runs, and 34 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 173 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-04-05
- Last Game
- 1985-07-24
Full name: Kelvin Keith Chapman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | 421 | 50 | 94 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 13 | 33 | 60 | .223 | .284 | .295 | .579 | -1,202 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career SLG .295 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.
Career OPS .579 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 19.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 35 | 80 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 15 | .150 | .265 (-44%) | .329 (-40%) | .397 (-47%) | .727 (-44%) | -582.3 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 75 | 197 | 27 | 57 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 8 | 19 | 30 | .289 | .259 (+11%) | .322 (+10%) | .384 (+4%) | .707 (+7%) | 285.6 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 62 | 144 | 16 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | .174 | .257 (-32%) | .323 (-29%) | .390 (-50%) | .714 (-40%) | -905.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 172 | 421 | 50 | 94 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 13 | 33 | 60 | .223 | — | — | — | — | -1,202 | ||
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 (172 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 224 | 22 | 49 | 1 | 21 | .219 |
| Away | 87 | 197 | 28 | 45 | 2 | 13 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-24 | NYN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-23 | NYN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-21 | NYN | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-19 | NYN | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-14 | NYN | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-07-10 | NYN | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-08 | NYN | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-07 | NYN | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-07 | NYN | ATL | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-07-04 | NYN | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 127 |
| Third Base | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa | CA | 1975 |
Kelvin Chapman: the record in brief
Kelvin Chapman played a first major league game on April 5, 1979 and a last one on July 24, 1985. Chapman's only club in the season tables is the New York Mets. Chapman played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on June 2, 1956, in Willits, CA, USA, Chapman was listed at 173 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Chapman's full given name, per the bio, is Kelvin Keith Chapman.
In 172 games and 421 at bats, Chapman batted .223 with 94 hits, plus 3 homers and 34 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .284 and the slugging percentage .295, for an OPS of .579. Measured against the leagues Chapman played in, the .223 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 14.4% below the league. The OPS comparison is .579 to a league .716, 19.2% below average. No season topped the 57 hits of 1984. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .289 in 1984, 11% above that year's league mark of .259.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kelvin Chapman
- What years did Kelvin Chapman play?
- Kelvin Chapman played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1985.
- Was Kelvin Chapman a pitcher?
- No. Kelvin Chapman was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Kelvin Chapman hit?
- Kelvin Chapman hit 3 career home runs with 94 hits.
- What teams did Kelvin Chapman play for?
- Kelvin Chapman played for one team, the New York Mets (1979, 1984–1985).
- What were Kelvin Chapman's career stats?
- In 172 games, Kelvin Chapman had 94 hits, 3 home runs, 34 RBI, 50 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .223 batting average.
- What position did Kelvin Chapman play?
- Kelvin Chapman played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kelvin Chapman and how much did he weigh?
- Kelvin Chapman was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 173 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kelvin Chapman hit each season?
- Kelvin Chapman's home runs by season: 0 in 1979, 3 in 1984, and 0 in 1985. His most in one season was 3, in 1984.
- What was Kelvin Chapman's career batting average?
- Kelvin Chapman batted .223 over his career, with 94 hits in 421 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kelvin Chapman have?
- Kelvin Chapman drove in 34 runs in his career.
- Is Kelvin Chapman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kelvin Chapman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.