Chuck Diering
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1947-1956)
Chuck Diering was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1956 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Giants, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 10 seasons. In 752 career games, he hit .249 with 411 hits, 14 home runs, and 141 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
- 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 |
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Chuck Diering: the record in brief
The profile opens with Chuck Diering's first major league game on April 15, 1947; the last one listed came on June 24, 1956. The team column moves through the St. Louis Cardinals (1947 through 1951), the New York Giants (1952), and the Baltimore Orioles (1954 through 1956). Born on February 5, 1923, in St. Louis, MO, USA, Diering is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Diering's listed size is 5'10" and 165 pounds. Diering died on November 23, 2012, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Diering's full given name, per the bio, is Charles Edward Allen Diering.
Diering's career batting table shows 752 games, 1,648 at bats and 411 hits, a .249 average; the totals also include 14 home runs and 141 RBI. Reaching base at a .345 clip and slugging .338, Diering finished with a .683 OPS. Against a .261 league average for those years, Diering's .249 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Diering's .683 stands 5.4% below the league's .722. The hits column peaks at 108, in 1954.
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.
- What was Chuck Diering's career batting average?
- Chuck Diering batted .249 over his career, with 411 hits in 1,648 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chuck Diering have?
- Chuck Diering drove in 141 runs in his career.
- Is Chuck Diering in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chuck Diering has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.