Chick Gagnon
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922-1924)
Chick Gagnon was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1924 for the Detroit Tigers and the Washington Senators, a span of 3 seasons. In 14 career games, he hit .222 with 2 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 158 lb
- Died
- 4/30/1970 in Wilmington, DE, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1922-06-27
- Last Game
- 1924-07-10
Full name: Harold Dennis Gagnon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .222 | .222 | .222 | .444 | 0 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career OBP .222 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.
Career OPS .444 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 39.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | DET | AL | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | WS1 | AL | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .667 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-07-10 | MIN | DET | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-05-06 | MIN | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-04-29 | MIN | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-04-23 | MIN | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-07-23 | DET | SLA | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-07-18 | DET | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-07-17 | DET | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-07-09 | DET | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-07-07 | DET | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-07-07 | DET | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922 |
Chick Gagnon: the record in brief
Chick Gagnon played a first major league game on June 27, 1922 and a last one on July 10, 1924. Gagnon played for the Detroit Tigers (1922) and the Washington Senators (1924). Gagnon played primarily as a shortstop and threw and hit right-handed. Born on September 27, 1897, in Millbury, MA, USA, Gagnon was listed at 5 feet, 7 inches and 158 pounds. Gagnon died on April 30, 1970, in Wilmington, DE, USA. The bio lists the given name Harold Dennis.
Across 14 games at the plate, Gagnon's career line reads 2 hits in 9 at bats for a .222 average, plus 1 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Gagnon played in, the .222 career average compares with a .285 league average over the same seasons, 21.9% below the league. The OPS comparison is .444 to a league .739, 39.8% below average. Gagnon collected a career-high 1 hits in 1922. The best average in the busiest seasons was .250, in 1922.
The position table credits Gagnon with 3 games at shortstop and also lists 1 at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chick Gagnon
- What years did Chick Gagnon play?
- Chick Gagnon played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1924.
- Was Chick Gagnon a pitcher?
- No. Chick Gagnon was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Chick Gagnon hit?
- Chick Gagnon hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Chick Gagnon play for?
- Chick Gagnon played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1922) and the Washington Senators (1924).
- What were Chick Gagnon's career stats?
- In 14 games, Chick Gagnon had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .222 batting average.
- What position did Chick Gagnon play?
- Chick Gagnon played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chick Gagnon and how much did he weigh?
- Chick Gagnon was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 158 pounds.
- What was Chick Gagnon's career batting average?
- Chick Gagnon batted .222 over his career, with 2 hits in 9 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chick Gagnon have?
- Chick Gagnon drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Chick Gagnon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chick Gagnon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.