Anthony Chavez
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997)
Anthony Chavez was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1997 for the Anaheim Angels. Across 7 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 0.93 ERA and 10 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-09-02
- Last Game
- 1997-09-27
Full name: Anthony Francisco Chavez
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ANA | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0.93 | 4.39 (+79%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0.93 | — | 0 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ANA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1.35 |
| Away | 2 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-27 | LAA | TEX | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-25 | LAA | TEX | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997-09-16 | LAA | MIN | — | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-13 | LAA | KCR | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-08 | LAA | TOR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-06 | LAA | DET | — | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997-09-02 | LAA | COL | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced College | Merced | CA | 1989, 1990 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose | CA | 1991, 1992 |
Anthony Chavez: the record in brief
Anthony Chavez played a first major league game on September 2, 1997 and a last one on September 27, 1997. Every season row on the page belongs to the Anaheim Angels, in 1997. The bio lists Chavez as a pitcher who batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5'11" and 180 pounds. The birth record reads October 22, 1970, in Turlock, CA, USA. Chavez's full given name, per the bio, is Anthony Francisco Chavez.
The pitching table credits Chavez with a 0-0 record and a 0.93 ERA in 7 games. Chavez had 10 strikeouts. The leagues Chavez pitched in allowed 4.39 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 78.8% better than average. Chavez's only pitching season is 1997: 7 games, 10 strikeouts.
Chavez appears at one position only: pitcher, in 7 games.
The college table lists Merced College in 1989 and 1990. Retrosheet box scores cover 14 of Chavez's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Anthony Chavez
- Was Anthony Chavez a pitcher?
- Yes. Anthony Chavez pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 10 strikeouts.
- What was Anthony Chavez's career ERA?
- Anthony Chavez finished with a 0.93 career ERA, going 0-0 with 10 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Anthony Chavez have?
- Anthony Chavez recorded 10 career strikeouts.
- Is Anthony Chavez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Anthony Chavez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Anthony Chavez play for?
- Anthony Chavez played for the Anaheim Angels.