Vic Correll
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1980)
Vic Correll was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1980 for the Boston Red Sox, the Atlanta Braves, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 9 seasons. In 410 career games, he hit .229 with 259 hits, 29 home runs, and 125 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-10-04
- Last Game
- 1980-10-01
Full name: Victor Crosby Correll
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410 | 1,132 | 124 | 259 | 60 | 4 | 29 | 125 | 2 | 128 | 220 | .229 | .310 | .366 | .675 | -797 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Career OBP .310 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .366 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .675 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 73 | 202 | 20 | 48 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 21 | 38 | .238 | .256 (-7%) | .324 (-2%) | .369 (+3%) | .693 (+1%) | 5.2 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 103 | 325 | 37 | 70 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 39 | 0 | 42 | 66 | .215 | .257 (-16%) | .327 (-7%) | .374 (-4%) | .701 (-5%) | -248.8 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 69 | 200 | 26 | 45 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 37 | .225 | .255 (-12%) | .320 (-6%) | .360 (-3%) | .681 (-4%) | -121.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 54 | 144 | 16 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 22 | 33 | .208 | .264 (-21%) | .329 (-5%) | .401 (avg) | .730 (-2%) | -37.7 |
| 1978 | CIN | NL | 52 | 105 | 9 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 17 | .238 | .257 (-8%) | .323 (-10%) | .378 (-12%) | .702 (-11%) | -181.8 |
| 1979 | CIN | NL | 48 | 133 | 14 | 31 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 26 | .233 | .265 (-12%) | .329 (-6%) | .397 (-13%) | .727 (-10%) | -212.6 |
| 1980 | CIN | NL | 10 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .421 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 410 | 1,132 | 124 | 259 | 60 | 4 | 29 | 125 | 2 | 128 | 220 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -797 | ||
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 (410 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 211 | 579 | 61 | 127 | 17 | 69 | .219 |
| Away | 199 | 553 | 63 | 132 | 12 | 56 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-01 | CIN | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-25 | CIN | SDP | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-09-24 | CIN | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-23 | CIN | SFG | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-22 | CIN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-20 | CIN | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-15 | CIN | SFG | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-14 | CIN | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-09 | CIN | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-01 | CIN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 380 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro | GA | 1967 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Vic Correll (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vic Correll
- What years did Vic Correll play?
- Vic Correll played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1980.
- Was Vic Correll a pitcher?
- No. Vic Correll was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Vic Correll hit?
- Vic Correll hit 29 career home runs with 259 hits.
- What was Vic Correll's career batting average?
- Vic Correll batted .229 over his career, with 259 hits in 1,132 at bats.
- How many RBI did Vic Correll have?
- Vic Correll drove in 125 runs in his career.
- Is Vic Correll in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vic Correll has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.