Ken Chase
Born: 10/6/1913 in Oneonta, NY, USA
Died: 1/16/1985 in Oneonta, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-04-23 | Final Game: 1943-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Kendall Fay Chase
Biography
Ken Chase was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1913, who played from 1936 until 1943. Over his career, he appeared in Major League Baseball during a transformative period for the sport, marked by the challenges of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. Chase compiled a record of 53 wins and 84 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.27. He struck out a total of 582 batters and recorded one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
Chase's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and a determination to succeed on the mound, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. Despite not achieving overwhelming personal success in terms of win-loss record, he played during a time when baseball was evolving, and his contributions helped to shape the game as it transitioned into the post-war era. His legacy is a reminder of the many players who dedicated their careers to baseball during challenging times, paving the way for future generations in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 84 | 188 | 160 | 62 | 4 | 1 | 1165.0 | 1188 | 553 | 55 | 694 | 582 | 4.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11.57 | - |
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 4 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 76.3 | 74 | 35 | 60 | 43 | 4.13 | - |
| 1938 | WSN | AL | 9 | 10 | 32 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 150.0 | 151 | 93 | 113 | 64 | 5.58 | - |
| 1939 | WSN | AL | 10 | 19 | 32 | 31 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 232.0 | 215 | 98 | 114 | 118 | 3.80 | - |
| 1940 | WSN | AL | 15 | 17 | 35 | 34 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 261.7 | 260 | 94 | 143 | 129 | 3.23 | - |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 6 | 18 | 33 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 205.7 | 228 | 116 | 115 | 98 | 5.08 | - |
| 1942 | BOS | AL | 5 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 80.3 | 82 | 34 | 41 | 34 | 3.81 | -872.2 |
| 1943 | BOS | AL | 0 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 36 | 21 | 30 | 9 | 6.91 | -1176.2 |
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 129.3 | 140 | 59 | 74 | 86 | 4.11 | -709.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 419 | 28 | 69 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 97 | 0.165 | 0.190 | 0.203 | 0.393 | -2329.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 14 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.034 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | WSN | AL | 32 | 48 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.208 | -284.2 |
| 1939 | WSN | AL | 32 | 89 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.169 | -761.6 |
| 1940 | WSN | AL | 35 | 92 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.163 | -645.0 |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 33 | 74 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.149 | -638.4 |
| 1942 | BOS | AL | 13 | 33 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BOS | AL | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 23 | 42 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 188 | 0 | 37 | 218 | 21 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | WS1 | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 1938 | WS1 | P | 32 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 6 | 0 |
| 1939 | WS1 | P | 32 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| 1940 | WS1 | P | 35 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| 1941 | WS1 | P | 33 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 2 | 3 |
| 1942 | BOS | P | 13 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1943 | BOS | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943 | NY1 | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 188 |