Chuck Diering
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1947-1956)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 11/23/2012 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1947-04-15
- Last Game
- 1956-06-24
Full name: Charles Edward Allen Diering
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 752 | 1,648 | 217 | 411 | 76 | 14 | 14 | 141 | 16 | 237 | 250 | .249 | .345 | .338 | .683 | -1,042 |
Career AVG .249 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .345 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .338 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career OPS .683 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | SLN | NL | 105 | 74 | 22 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 19 | 22 | .216 | .262 (-18%) | .336 (+14%) | .376 (-3%) | .712 (+5%) | 144.8 |
| 1948 | SLN | NL | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | SLN | NL | 131 | 369 | 60 | 97 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 38 | 1 | 35 | 49 | .263 | .262 (avg) | .343 (-4%) | .384 (+1%) | .727 (-2%) | -186.6 |
| 1950 | SLN | NL | 89 | 204 | 34 | 51 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 35 | 38 | .250 | .265 (-6%) | .346 (+4%) | .401 (-12%) | .747 (-5%) | -93.2 |
| 1951 | SLN | NL | 64 | 85 | 9 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 15 | .259 | .260 (-1%) | .336 (-9%) | .385 (-12%) | .721 (-10%) | -153.1 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 41 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1954 | BAL | AL | 128 | 418 | 35 | 108 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 56 | 57 | .258 | .261 (-1%) | .333 (+5%) | .390 (-20%) | .723 (-9%) | -407.9 |
| 1955 | BAL | AL | 137 | 371 | 38 | 95 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 5 | 57 | 45 | .256 | .258 (-1%) | .332 (+7%) | .393 (-15%) | .726 (-5%) | -144.6 |
| 1956 | BAL | AL | 50 | 97 | 15 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 19 | .186 | .258 (-28%) | .331 (+3%) | .397 (-35%) | .728 (-18%) | -201.5 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 752 | 1,648 | 217 | 411 | 76 | 14 | 14 | 141 | 16 | 237 | 250 | .249 | — | — | — | — | -1,042 | ||
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 (754 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 372 | 808 | 109 | 204 | 6 | 71 | .252 |
| Away | 382 | 840 | 108 | 207 | 8 | 70 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-06-24 | BAL | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-06-22 | BAL | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-06-19 | BAL | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956-06-18 | BAL | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-06-17 | BAL | KC1 | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956-06-16 | BAL | KC1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-06-15 | BAL | KC1 | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-06-12 | BAL | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1956-06-11 | BAL | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-06-09 | BAL | KC1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 36 | 26 | 32 | 53 | 5 | 4 |
| OF | 631 | 209 | 1274 | 50 | 18 | 12 |
| SS | 12 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | SLN | OF | 75 | 0 | 55 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | SLN | OF | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | SLN | OF | 124 | 0 | 300 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 1950 | SLN | OF | 81 | 0 | 178 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | SLN | OF | 44 | 0 | 67 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | OF | 36 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | BAL | OF | 119 | 111 | 330 | 17 | 6 | 6 |
| 1955 | BAL | 3B | 34 | 25 | 31 | 52 | 3 | 4 |
| 1955 | BAL | OF | 107 | 72 | 242 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 1955 | BAL | SS | 12 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 1956 | BAL | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | BAL | OF | 40 | 26 | 73 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 37 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
| Left Field | 53 |
| Center Field | 539 |
| Right Field | 44 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chuck Diering
- What years did Chuck Diering play?
- Chuck Diering played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1956.
- Was Chuck Diering a pitcher?
- No. Chuck Diering was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Chuck Diering hit?
- Chuck Diering hit 14 career home runs with 411 hits.