Michael Chavis
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2019-2023)
Michael Chavis was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2023 for the Boston Red Sox, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Washington Nationals, a span of 5 seasons. In 357 career games, he hit .238 with 263 hits, 42 home runs, and 142 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2019-04-20
Full name: Michael Scott Chavis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 357 | 1,106 | 133 | 263 | 41 | 7 | 42 | 142 | 8 | 64 | 378 | .238 | .283 | .401 | .685 | -1,434 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .283 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career SLG .401 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .685 vs. league average .732 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 95 | 347 | 46 | 88 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 58 | 2 | 31 | 127 | .254 | .252 (+1%) | .322 (avg) | .434 (+2%) | .757 (+1%) | 107.8 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 42 | 146 | 16 | 31 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 50 | .212 | .244 (-13%) | .321 (-19%) | .417 (-10%) | .739 (-14%) | -383.7 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 31 | 79 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 32 | .190 | .243 (-22%) | .317 (-35%) | .410 (-17%) | .727 (-25%) | -348.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 12 | 42 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .357 | — | — | — | — | -348.0 |
| 2022 | PIT | NL | 129 | 401 | 39 | 92 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 49 | 1 | 19 | 126 | .229 | .242 (-5%) | .311 (-15%) | .394 (-1%) | .706 (-7%) | -585.4 |
| 2023 | WAS | NL | 48 | 91 | 16 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 33 | .242 | .248 (-3%) | .320 (-12%) | .414 (-18%) | .734 (-15%) | -224.6 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 357 | 1,106 | 133 | 263 | 41 | 7 | 42 | 142 | 8 | 64 | 378 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -1,782 | ||
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 (357 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 191 | 597 | 69 | 149 | 19 | 81 | .250 |
| Away | 166 | 509 | 64 | 114 | 23 | 61 | .224 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | WAS | ATL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-17 | WAS | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-16 | WAS | MIL | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-15 | WAS | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-09-10 | WAS | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-09 | WAS | LAD | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-06 | WAS | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-03 | WAS | MIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-08-31 | WAS | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-08-26 | WAS | MIA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 198 | 154 | 1250 | 74 | 8 | 122 |
| 2B | 118 | 95 | 160 | 218 | 7 | 63 |
| 3B | 25 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 3 | 4 |
| OF | 15 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BOS | 1B | 49 | 43 | 339 | 24 | 4 | 22 |
| 2019 | BOS | 2B | 45 | 40 | 75 | 81 | 4 | 21 |
| 2019 | BOS | 3B | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | BOS | 1B | 24 | 21 | 161 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| 2020 | BOS | 2B | 8 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 6 |
| 2020 | BOS | OF | 12 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | BOS | 1B | 8 | 5 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 2021 | BOS | 2B | 22 | 14 | 25 | 46 | 1 | 13 |
| 2021 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PIT | 2B | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | PIT | 3B | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | PIT | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | PIT | 1B | 107 | 82 | 679 | 39 | 3 | 66 |
| 2022 | PIT | 2B | 14 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | PIT | 3B | 9 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | WAS | 1B | 9 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | WAS | 2B | 22 | 21 | 28 | 53 | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | WAS | 3B | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | WAS | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 198 |
| Second Base | 118 |
| Third Base | 25 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rookie of the Month | May |
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Michael Chavis: the record in brief
The bio dates Michael Chavis's major league debut to April 20, 2019. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (2019 to 2021), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2021 to 2022), and the Washington Nationals (2023). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 190 pounds, Chavis is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Chavis threw and hit right-handed. Chavis was born on August 11, 1995, in Marietta, GA, USA. Michael Chavis was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Scott.
In 357 games and 1,106 at bats, Chavis batted .238 with 263 hits; the totals also include 42 homers and 142 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .283 clip and slugging .401, Chavis finished with a .685 OPS. The .238 career average is close to the .247 the league hit across the same seasons. The home run peak was 18 in 2019 with the Boston Red Sox. 2022 produced Chavis's most hits, 92 of them for the Pittsburgh Pirates. 2019 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .254 against a league .252, a 1% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Chavis
- What years did Michael Chavis play?
- Michael Chavis played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2023.
- Was Michael Chavis a pitcher?
- No. Michael Chavis was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Michael Chavis hit?
- Michael Chavis hit 42 career home runs with 263 hits.
- What teams did Michael Chavis play for?
- Michael Chavis played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (2019–2021), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2021–2022), and the Washington Nationals (2023).
- What were Michael Chavis's career stats?
- In 357 games, Michael Chavis had 263 hits, 42 home runs, 142 RBI, 133 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- What position did Michael Chavis play?
- Michael Chavis played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Michael Chavis and how much did he weigh?
- Michael Chavis was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Michael Chavis hit each season?
- Michael Chavis's home runs by season: 18 in 2019, 5 in 2020, 3 in 2021, 14 in 2022, and 2 in 2023. His most in one season was 18, in 2019.
- What was Michael Chavis's career batting average?
- Michael Chavis batted .238 over his career, with 263 hits in 1,106 at bats.
- How many RBI did Michael Chavis have?
- Michael Chavis drove in 142 runs in his career.
- Is Michael Chavis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Michael Chavis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.