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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.500 | 0.400 | 0.900 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 76 | 215 | 35 | 59 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 0.274 | -416.0 |
| 1926 | CIN | NL | 127 | 474 | 76 | 126 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 49 | 31 | 0.266 | -52.9 |
| 1927 | CIN | NL | 144 | 548 | 78 | 160 | 36 | 10 | 2 | 55 | 7 | 71 | 32 | 0.292 | 798.3 |
| 1928 | CIN | NL | 135 | 498 | 72 | 145 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 59 | 10 | 43 | 22 | 0.291 | -231.8 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 110 | 401 | 49 | 98 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 8 | 41 | 21 | 0.244 | -1311.2 |
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 33 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 5 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 45 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CIN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925 | CIN | 3B | 47 | 0 | 40 | 95 | 7 | 8 |
| 1925 | CIN | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CIN | 3B | 123 | 0 | 108 | 284 | 14 | 19 |
| 1926 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CIN | 3B | 142 | 0 | 131 | 315 | 15 | 20 |
| 1927 | CIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1928 | CIN | 3B | 135 | 0 | 122 | 283 | 27 | 27 |
| 1929 | CIN | 2B | 8 | 0 | 9 | 34 | 0 | 2 |
| 1929 | CIN | 3B | 98 | 0 | 77 | 157 | 17 | 9 |
| 1930 | CIN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CIN | 3B | 10 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1933 | NY1 | 3B | 16 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 575 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |