Chappie Geygan, baseball player, 1924-1926

Chappie Geygan

Born: 6/3/1903 in Ironton, OH, USA

Died: 3/15/1966 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-07-16 | Final Game: 1926-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Edward Geygan

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Biography

Chappie Geygan was a professional baseball player born in 1903, who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a position player from 1924 until 1926. His career spanned a brief but notable period during the roaring twenties, a time marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of electrifying pitching and the increasing popularity of power hitting. Geygan appeared in 40 games over his career, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .252. He contributed 26 hits and drove in 4 runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the league. Despite the brevity of his career, Geygan’s presence in the Major Leagues reflects the competitive nature of the era, where many players vied for the spotlight amidst the burgeoning popularity of baseball. His journey through the sport, while not defined by gaudy statistics, highlights the important role of all players in shaping the history of baseball during a transformative time in the sport. Geygan's contributions, though modest in numbers, are a testament to the dedication and passion that players of his generation brought to the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 103 7 26 5 2 0 4 0 5 19 0.252 0.300 0.340 0.640 -138.6

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1924 BOS AL 33 82 7 21 5 2 0 4 0 4 16 0.256 .283 (-10%) .345 (-11%) .389 (-6%) .734 (-8%) -138.6
1925 BOS AL 3 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1926 BOS AL 4 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 0 3 5 2 0
SS 35 0 70 82 10 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 BOS SS 32 0 63 76 7 12
1925 BOS SS 3 0 7 6 3 1
1926 BOS 3B 3 0 3 5 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 3
Shortstop 35