Chester Emerson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1912)
Chester Emerson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 8 career games, he hit .211 with 4 hits.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- Died
- 7/2/1971 in Augusta, ME, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-09-27
- Last Game
- 1912-04-16
Full name: Chester Arthur Emerson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | .211 | .400 | .211 | .611 | 0 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career OBP .400 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.
Career SLG .211 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.
Career OPS .611 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 7 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .273 |
| Away | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-04-16 | PHA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-04 | PHA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-03 | PHA | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-03 | PHA | MIN | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1911-09-30 | PHA | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-09-30 | PHA | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-28 | PHA | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-09-27 | PHA | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911 |
Chester Emerson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chester Emerson debuted on September 27, 1911 and played a final game on April 16, 1912. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Athletics, from 1911 through 1912. Listed as an outfielder, Emerson batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5'8" and 165 pounds. Emerson was born on October 27, 1889, in Stow, ME, USA. Emerson's death is recorded on July 2, 1971, in Augusta, ME, USA. The given name on file is Chester Arthur Emerson.
Across 8 games at the plate, Emerson's career line reads 4 hits in 19 at bats for a .211 average. The league as a whole hit .268 across Emerson's seasons, which puts the .211 career mark 21.4% below average. By OPS the gap is 12.0% below league average (.611 against .694). No season topped the 4 hits of 1911.
Emerson played 6 games at right field, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at center field (1).
Before the majors, Emerson played college baseball at Dartmouth College (1908, 1909, 1910, and 1911).
Frequently Asked Questions about Chester Emerson
- What years did Chester Emerson play?
- Chester Emerson played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912.
- Was Chester Emerson a pitcher?
- No. Chester Emerson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Chester Emerson hit?
- Chester Emerson hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Chester Emerson play for?
- Chester Emerson played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1911–1912).
- What were Chester Emerson's career stats?
- In 8 games, Chester Emerson had 4 hits, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .211 batting average.
- What position did Chester Emerson play?
- Chester Emerson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chester Emerson and how much did he weigh?
- Chester Emerson was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Chester Emerson's career batting average?
- Chester Emerson batted .211 over his career, with 4 hits in 19 at bats.
- Is Chester Emerson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chester Emerson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.