Chuck Corgan
Born: 12/4/1902 in Wagoner, OK, USA
Died: 6/13/1928 in Wagoner, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-09-19 | Final Game: 1927-10-01
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Charles Howard Corgan
Biography
Chuck Corgan was born in 1902 and played professional baseball as a position player from 1925 until his final game in 1927. He appeared in 33 games during his brief career, showcasing his talents primarily in the outfield. Corgan recorded 23 hits and finished with a batting average of .221. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts. His playing style reflected the transitional period of the 1920s, an era marked by a shift towards more aggressive offensive strategies in Major League Baseball.
Corgan's career spanned a time of significant change in the sport, as baseball began to embrace the power-hitting approach that defined the following decades. Despite the limited impact of his statistical output, Corgan's presence on the field during this era contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. He retired from the game on October 1, 1927, leaving behind a legacy as a part of the early 20th-century baseball narrative.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 104 | 7 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0.221 | 0.270 | 0.260 | 0.530 | -518.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 14 | 47 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.170 | -339.1 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 19 | 57 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.263 | -179.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 13 | 0 | 19 | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| SS | 17 | 0 | 32 | 58 | 10 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BRO | SS | 14 | 0 | 27 | 52 | 8 | 5 |
| 1927 | BRO | 2B | 13 | 0 | 19 | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| 1927 | BRO | SS | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 17 |