Chuck Dressen, baseball player, 1925-1933

Chuck Dressen

Born: 9/20/1894 in Decatur, IL, USA

Died: 8/10/1966 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-17 | Final Game: 1933-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 146 lbs

Full name: Charles Walter Dressen

Biography

Chuck Dressen was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1925 to 1933. Born in 1894, he made a mark in the Major Leagues primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, Dressen played in 646 games, compiling 603 hits, which contributed to a solid batting average of .272. He demonstrated versatility and a strong offensive presence, hitting 11 home runs and driving in 221 runs while also showcasing speed on the basepaths with 30 stolen bases. Dressen's playing style reflected the era in which he played, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. His ability to hit for average and contribute in various ways made him a valuable player for his teams. Despite not achieving the fame of some contemporaries, Dressen's contributions on the field were significant, and he remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history for his efforts during a transformative period in the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
6.0 5.0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.400 0.500 0.400 0.900

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
646 2215 313 603 123 29 11 221 30 219 118 0.272 0.343 0.369 0.711 -1213.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 16 0 19 50 1 3
3B 575 0 498 1167 83 86
OF 5 0 6 0 0 0
SS 3 0 3 4 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 16
Third Base 575
Shortstop 3
Left Field 4
Right Field 1