Chick Gagnon, baseball player, 1922-1924

Chick Gagnon

Born: 9/27/1897 in Millbury, MA, USA

Died: 4/30/1970 in Wilmington, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-06-27 | Final Game: 1924-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Harold Dennis Gagnon

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Biography

Chick Gagnon was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who played as a position player from 1922 until 1924. His career spanned a brief period in the early 20th century, during a time when the game was evolving post-deadball era, focusing more on power and speed. Gagnon made his mark in Major League Baseball, appearing in 14 games and contributing to his teams with a batting average of .222. Although he recorded only 2 hits during his time in the league, he managed to drive in 1 run, showcasing his ability to contribute in key moments despite limited opportunities. Throughout his career, Gagnon played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic approach that would eventually define the sport in the following decades. Although his stint in major league baseball was short, Gagnon’s time reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era in securing a lasting place in the competitive landscape of baseball. His legacy, while modest in statistical terms, is part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

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 0.222 0.222 0.222 0.444 0.0

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 0.444 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1924 WSN AL 4 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
SS 3 0 3 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 DET 3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1922 DET SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1924 WS1 SS 2 0 3 4 0 0

Career Games by 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