Harry Chiti

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1950-1962)

Harry Chiti was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1962 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 13 seasons. In 502 career games, he hit .238 with 356 hits, 41 home runs, and 179 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

AVG .238
HR 41
RBI 179
H 356
OPS .659
PIV -1,831
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'2" / 221 lb
Born
11/16/1932 in Kincaid, IL, USA
Died
1/31/2002 in Haines City, FL, USA
MLB Debut
1950-09-27
Last Game
1962-06-10
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Career Batting Statistics

Harry Chiti — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
502 1,495 135 356 49 9 41 179 4 115 242 .238 .294 .365 .659 -1,831

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OPS .659 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Harry Chiti Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1950 CHN NL 3 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 — — — — 0.0
1951 CHN NL 9 31 1 11 2 0 0 5 0 2 2 .355 — — — — 0.0
1952 CHN NL 32 113 14 31 5 0 5 13 0 5 8 .274 .252 (+9%) .326 (-7%) .369 (+22%) .696 (+9%) 112.1
1955 CHN NL 113 338 24 78 6 1 11 41 0 25 68 .231 .258 (-11%) .332 (-15%) .393 (-11%) .726 (-13%) -753.5
1956 CHN NL 72 203 17 43 6 4 4 18 0 19 35 .212 .258 (-18%) .331 (-15%) .397 (-14%) .728 (-15%) -514.6
1958 KC1 AL 103 295 32 79 11 3 9 44 3 18 48 .268 .257 (+4%) .324 (-4%) .394 (+6%) .719 (+1%) -30.4
1959 KC1 AL 55 162 20 44 11 1 5 25 0 17 26 .272 .256 (+6%) .323 (+6%) .392 (+13%) .715 (+10%) 291.7
1960 KC1 AL 58 190 16 42 7 0 5 28 1 17 33 .221 .255 (-13%) .323 (-11%) .387 (-13%) .711 (-12%) -353.0
1960 DET AL 37 104 9 17 0 0 2 5 0 10 12 .163 .255 (-36%) .323 (-28%) .387 (-43%) .711 (-36%) -353.0
1961 DET AL 5 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 .083 — — — — 0.0
1962 NYN NL 15 41 2 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 .195 — — — — 0.0
Career · 11 seasons 502 1,495 135 356 49 9 41 179 4 115 242 .238 — — — — -1,601

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Harry Chiti — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home262773751872195.242
Away240721601692085.234

Last 10 Games — Batting

Harry Chiti — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1962-06-10 NYNCHCW 400000000
1962-06-08 NYNCHCL 300000000
1962-06-01 NYNSFGL 300000000
1962-05-30 NYNLADL 400000002
1962-05-30 NYNLADL 300000003
1962-05-27 NYNSFGL 411000001
1962-05-26 NYNSFGL 201000000
1962-05-24 NYNLADL 301000001
1962-05-20 NYNATLW 401100000
1962-05-16 NYNCHCW 412000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Harry Chiti — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
C 458 384 2197 240 42 35

Season-by-Season Fielding

Harry Chiti — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 CHN C 1 0 1 1 0 0
1951 CHN C 8 0 34 8 4 1
1952 CHN C 32 0 170 13 3 6
1955 CHN C 113 103 495 69 9 10
1956 CHN C 67 63 327 35 7 2
1958 KC1 C 83 75 425 41 6 9
1959 KC1 C 47 44 228 25 3 5
1960 KC1 C 52 51 263 24 5 1
1960 DET C 36 33 173 17 3 0
1961 DET C 5 4 19 3 0 0
1962 NYN C 14 11 62 4 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Harry Chiti Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 458

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Harry Chiti (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Mike Difelice
    .236 avg, 28 HR
  2. 97
    Bob Schmidt
    .243 avg, 39 HR
  3. 89
    Ben Davis
    .237 avg, 38 HR
  4. 89
    Keibert Ruiz
    .254 avg, 54 HR
  5. 89
    Pete Daley
    .239 avg, 18 HR
  6. 87
    Raul Casanova
    .236 avg, 35 HR

Harry Chiti: the record in brief

Harry Chiti played a first major league game on September 27, 1950 and a last one on June 10, 1962. Chiti played for the Chicago Cubs (1950 to 1956), the Kansas City Athletics (1958 through 1960), the Detroit Tigers (1960 to 1961), and the New York Mets (1962). Born on November 16, 1932, in Kincaid, IL, USA, Chiti is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Chiti's listed size is 221 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio records the death on January 31, 2002, in Haines City, FL, USA.

Chiti's career batting table shows 502 games, 1,495 at bats and 356 hits, a .238 average, adding 41 homers and 179 runs batted in. Chiti got on base at a .294 rate and slugged .365 (.659 OPS). Chiti's .238 average ran 7.8% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 8.7% below league average (.659 against .722). The home run peak was 11 in 1955 with the Chicago Cubs. Chiti collected a career-high 79 hits in 1958. Chiti drove in a season-high 44 runs in 1958.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Chiti

What years did Harry Chiti play?
Harry Chiti played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1962.
Was Harry Chiti a pitcher?
No. Harry Chiti was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Harry Chiti hit?
Harry Chiti hit 41 career home runs with 356 hits.
What teams did Harry Chiti play for?
Harry Chiti played for 4 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1950–1952, 1955–1956), the Kansas City Athletics (1958–1960), the Detroit Tigers (1960–1961), and the New York Mets (1962).
What were Harry Chiti's career stats?
In 502 games, Harry Chiti had 356 hits, 41 home runs, 179 RBI, 135 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
What position did Harry Chiti play?
Harry Chiti played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Harry Chiti and how much did he weigh?
Harry Chiti was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 221 pounds.
How many home runs did Harry Chiti hit each season?
Harry Chiti's home runs by season: 0 in 1950, 0 in 1951, 5 in 1952, 11 in 1955, 4 in 1956, 9 in 1958, 5 in 1959, 7 in 1960, 0 in 1961, and 0 in 1962. His most in one season was 11, in 1955.
What was Harry Chiti's career batting average?
Harry Chiti batted .238 over his career, with 356 hits in 1,495 at bats.
How many RBI did Harry Chiti have?
Harry Chiti drove in 179 runs in his career.
Is Harry Chiti in the Hall of Fame?
No. Harry Chiti has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.