John Chisum
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
John Chisum was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Stars. In 7 career games, he hit .227 with 5 hits and 3 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 179 lb
- Died
- 8/5/1982 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .227 | .261 | .227 | .488 | 0 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.
Career SLG .227 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.
Career OPS .488 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 34.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SL2 | NAL | 7 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 7 |
John Chisum: the record in brief
John Chisum's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. All of the seasons listed were played for the St. Louis Stars. At 5 feet, 11 inches and 179 pounds, Chisum is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Chisum both batted and threw right-handed. Chisum was born on April 5, 1915, in Marianna, AR, USA. Chisum's death is recorded on August 5, 1982, in St. Louis, MO, USA.
Chisum's career batting table shows 7 games, 22 at bats and 5 hits, a .227 average, adding 3 runs batted in. Set against a .277 league average for the same years, Chisum's .227 average sits 17.8% below it. The OPS comparison is .488 to a league .741, 34.1% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1937 with the St. Louis Stars, 7 games, 22 at bats and 5 hits.
Every defensive appearance on record for Chisum, 7 games, came at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Chisum
- Was John Chisum a pitcher?
- No. John Chisum was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did John Chisum hit?
- John Chisum hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did John Chisum play for?
- John Chisum played for one team, the St. Louis Stars (1937).
- What were John Chisum's career stats?
- In 7 games, John Chisum had 5 hits, 3 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did John Chisum play?
- John Chisum played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Chisum and how much did he weigh?
- John Chisum was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 179 pounds.
- What was John Chisum's career batting average?
- John Chisum batted .227 over his career, with 5 hits in 22 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Chisum have?
- John Chisum drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is John Chisum in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Chisum has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.