Chick Fewster
Born: 11/10/1896 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 4/16/1945 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1917-09-19 | Final Game: 1927-05-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Wilson Lloyd Fewster
Biography
Chick Fewster was a versatile position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1917 to 1927. Born in 1896, Fewster made his mark during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive period. Over the course of his career, he played in 644 games, amassing 506 hits, 6 home runs, and 167 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .258. Known for his speed on the bases, Fewster successfully stole 57 bases, showcasing his ability to impact games not just with his bat, but also with his agility.
Fewster's career was characterized by his adaptability and determination, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Brooklyn Robins and the Boston Braves. Despite the limited power numbers, his consistent performance and on-base capabilities contributed to his teams during the competitive landscape of the 1920s. His legacy, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent stars of his era, remains significant for those who appreciate the contributions of all players in the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.0 | 14.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.071 | 0.316 | 0.071 | 0.387 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 19.0 | 14.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.071 | 0.316 | 0.071 | 0.387 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 644 | 1963 | 282 | 506 | 91 | 12 | 6 | 167 | 57 | 240 | 264 | 0.258 | 0.346 | 0.326 | 0.672 | -2460.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | NYY | AL | 11 | 36 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | NYY | AL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | NYY | AL | 81 | 244 | 38 | 69 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 34 | 36 | 0.283 | 655.2 |
| 1920 | NYY | AL | 21 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | NYY | AL | 66 | 207 | 44 | 58 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 28 | 43 | 0.280 | 199.7 |
| 1922 | BOS | AL | 23 | 83 | 8 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 0.289 | -77.2 |
| 1922 | NYY | AL | 44 | 132 | 20 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 23 | 0.242 | -77.2 |
| 1923 | BOS | AL | 90 | 284 | 32 | 67 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 39 | 35 | 0.236 | -796.7 |
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 101 | 322 | 36 | 86 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 0.267 | -819.2 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 93 | 294 | 39 | 73 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 6 | 36 | 25 | 0.248 | -817.8 |
| 1926 | BRO | NL | 105 | 337 | 53 | 82 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 9 | 45 | 49 | 0.243 | -472.4 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | WS | NYA | 4 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0.200 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 366 | 0 | 811 | 997 | 105 | 152 |
| 3B | 43 | 0 | 43 | 81 | 5 | 7 |
| OF | 123 | 0 | 214 | 29 | 9 | 5 |
| SS | 67 | 0 | 130 | 176 | 33 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | NYA | 2B | 11 | 0 | 26 | 31 | 5 | 5 |
| 1918 | NYA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | NYA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1919 | NYA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919 | NYA | SS | 24 | 0 | 45 | 64 | 12 | 6 |
| 1919 | NYA | OF | 41 | 0 | 73 | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| 1920 | NYA | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | NYA | SS | 6 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| 1921 | NYA | 2B | 15 | 0 | 34 | 54 | 10 | 10 |
| 1921 | NYA | OF | 43 | 0 | 71 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1922 | BOS | 3B | 23 | 0 | 30 | 63 | 4 | 4 |
| 1922 | NYA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | NYA | OF | 38 | 0 | 70 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 1923 | BOS | 2B | 49 | 0 | 103 | 140 | 16 | 21 |
| 1923 | BOS | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | BOS | SS | 37 | 0 | 76 | 100 | 17 | 10 |
| 1924 | CLE | 2B | 94 | 0 | 194 | 229 | 17 | 36 |
| 1924 | CLE | 3B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | CLE | 2B | 83 | 0 | 222 | 237 | 30 | 41 |
| 1925 | CLE | 3B | 10 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1925 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | BRO | 2B | 103 | 0 | 225 | 297 | 26 | 38 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 369 |
| Third Base | 44 |
| Shortstop | 69 |
| Left Field | 41 |
| Center Field | 52 |
| Right Field | 31 |