Felix Chouinard
Born: 10/5/1887 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 4/28/1955 in Hines, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-09-11 | Final Game: 1915-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Felix George Chouinard
Biography
Felix Chouinard was a professional baseball player born in 1887 who played from 1910 until 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Chouinard's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the offensive explosion of the 1920s. Over the course of his career, he participated in 88 games, accumulating 54 hits and achieving a batting average of .244. His contributions included 1 home run and 23 runs batted in (RBIs), alongside 8 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and with speed on the basepaths.
Chouinard's playing style reflected the gritty determination typical of his era, where players often relied on contact hitting and strategic base running rather than the power-centric approach that would later dominate the game. While his career was relatively brief, he made a lasting impact on the teams he played for, demonstrating the spirit and tenacity that characterized the players of his time. His legacy remains an important chapter in the history of baseball, representing the early struggles and developments of the sport as it evolved into a national pastime.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 221 | 22 | 54 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 8 | 12 | 35 | 0.244 | 0.286 | 0.317 | 0.603 | -410.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHW | AL | 24 | 82 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 0.195 | -179.4 |
| 1911 | CHW | AL | 14 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BLF | FL | 5 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BRF | FL | 26 | 70 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BRF | FL | 3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.571 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BRF | FL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 9 | 30 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 9 | 1 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 4 |
| OF | 54 | 23 | 97 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | CHA | OF | 23 | 23 | 44 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 1911 | CHA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911 | CHA | OF | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | BLF | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BRF | OF | 18 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1914 | BRF | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914 | PTF | 2B | 4 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| 1914 | PTF | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | PTF | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | BRF | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 10 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 42 |
| Right Field | 4 |