Chuck Goggin
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1974)
Chuck Goggin was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1974 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Atlanta Braves, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 72 career games, he hit .293 with 29 hits and 7 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-09-08
- Last Game
- 1974-09-22
Full name: Charles Francis Goggin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 99 | 19 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 21 | .293 | .355 | .343 | .698 | -6 |
Career AVG .293 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.
Career OBP .355 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
Career OPS .698 vs. league average .688 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | PIT | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 64 | 90 | 18 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 19 | .289 | .256 (+12%) | .325 (+8%) | .378 (-9%) | .703 (-1%) | 0.0 |
| 1974 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 72 | 99 | 19 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 21 | .293 | — | — | — | — | 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 (72 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 36 | 49 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 5 | .367 |
| Away | 36 | 50 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-09-22 | BOS | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-09-21 | BOS | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-25 | ATL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-20 | ATL | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-19 | ATL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-09-18 | ATL | SDP | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-09-17 | ATL | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-16 | ATL | CIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-15 | ATL | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973-09-14 | ATL | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 22 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward Community College | Fort Lauderdale | FL | 1963, 1964 |
Chuck Goggin: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 8, 1972 and the final game on September 22, 1974, Chuck Goggin built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Pittsburgh Pirates (1972 to 1973), the Atlanta Braves (1973), and the Boston Red Sox (1974). Goggin, a second baseman by primary position, batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Goggin was born on July 7, 1945, in Pompano Beach, FL, USA. The bio lists the given name Charles Francis.
In 72 games and 99 at bats, Goggin batted .293 with 29 hits; the totals also include 7 RBI. Goggin's career OPS of .698 combines a .355 on-base mark with .343 slugging. The league as a whole hit .253 across Goggin's seasons, which puts the .293 career mark 15.9% above average. The hits column peaks at 26, in 1973. In 1973, a season of regular play, Goggin hit .289 while the league hit .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chuck Goggin
- What years did Chuck Goggin play?
- Chuck Goggin played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1974.
- Was Chuck Goggin a pitcher?
- No. Chuck Goggin was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chuck Goggin hit?
- Chuck Goggin hit 0 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What was Chuck Goggin's career batting average?
- Chuck Goggin batted .293 over his career, with 29 hits in 99 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chuck Goggin have?
- Chuck Goggin drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Chuck Goggin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chuck Goggin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.