Chick Lathers
Born: 10/22/1888 in Dearborn, MI, USA
Died: 7/26/1971 in Petoskey, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-05-01 | Final Game: 1911-10-08
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Charles Ten Eyck Lathers
Biography
Chick Lathers was a professional baseball player born in 1888, whose career spanned from 1910 to 1911. Primarily playing as a position player, Lathers appeared in a total of 70 games during his time in the major leagues. He recorded 29 hits, culminating in a batting average of .228. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 7 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Additionally, Lathers did not register any stolen bases throughout his career.
Lathers' playing years fell within a transitional period for baseball, as the sport evolved from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded approach. Despite his limited statistics, he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the future of the game. His contributions, while modest in terms of numbers, reflect the competitive spirit and dedication of early 20th-century baseball players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 127 | 9 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 0.228 | 0.305 | 0.252 | 0.557 | -284.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | DET | AL | 41 | 82 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0.232 | -159.1 |
| 1911 | DET | AL | 29 | 45 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.222 | -125.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 16 | 7 | 19 | 29 | 5 | 1 |
| 3B | 22 | 11 | 19 | 51 | 5 | 3 |
| SS | 8 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | DET | 2B | 7 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1910 | DET | 3B | 14 | 11 | 15 | 35 | 4 | 3 |
| 1910 | DET | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 1911 | DET | 1B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | DET | 2B | 9 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1911 | DET | 3B | 8 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | DET | SS | 4 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 22 |
| Shortstop | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1909 |