Chet Falk
Born: 5/15/1905 in Austin, TX, USA
Died: 1/7/1982 in Austin, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-04-20 | Final Game: 1927-06-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Chester Emanuel Falk
Biography
Chet Falk was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1905, whose career spanned from 1925 to 1927. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach. Falk played for a brief period, finishing his career with a record of 5-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.04. Over his time in the league, he recorded 16 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, though he did not register any saves.
Falk's tenure in the major leagues was characterized by the challenges of a competitive pitching landscape, where he sought to establish himself among the many talented arms of his era. Despite a relatively short career, his contributions are a part of the historical fabric of baseball during the late 1920s, a time when the sport was beginning to embrace a new style of play. His journey through the game reflects the experiences of many players of his time, navigating the complexities of professional baseball while striving for success on the mound.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 40 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 114.7 | 158 | 77 | 4 | 54 | 16 | 6.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 38 | 23 | 17 | 7 | 8.28 | -817.4 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 4 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 74.0 | 95 | 44 | 27 | 7 | 5.35 | -597.5 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5.74 | -586.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 44 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.273 | 0.304 | 0.295 | 0.600 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 17 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.625 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 19 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 40 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | SLA | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLA | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| 1927 | SLA | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1924, 1925, 1926 |