Chuck Scrivener
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1977)
Chuck Scrivener was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1977 for the Detroit Tigers, a span of 3 seasons. In 145 career games, he hit .190 with 59 hits, 2 home runs, and 18 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
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-09-18
- Last Game
- 1977-09-29
Full name: Wayne Allison Scrivener
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 310 | 38 | 59 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 24 | 44 | .190 | .249 | .242 | .490 | -1,325 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.
Career OBP .249 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.
Career OPS .490 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 30.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | DET | AL | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | DET | AL | 80 | 222 | 28 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 34 | .221 | .255 (-14%) | .320 (-12%) | .360 (-20%) | .681 (-16%) | -531.7 |
| 1977 | DET | AL | 61 | 72 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | .083 | .264 (-68%) | .329 (-57%) | .401 (-79%) | .730 (-69%) | -793.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 145 | 310 | 38 | 59 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 24 | 44 | .190 | — | — | — | — | -1,325 | ||
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 (145 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 88 | 178 | 23 | 31 | 2 | 13 | .174 |
| Away | 57 | 132 | 15 | 28 | 0 | 5 | .212 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-09-29 | DET | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-28 | DET | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-25 | DET | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-24 | DET | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-22 | DET | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-20 | DET | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-19 | DET | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-18 | DET | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-16 | DET | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-14 | DET | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 52 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 90 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore | MD | 1967 |
Chuck Scrivener: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 18, 1975 and the final game on September 29, 1977, Chuck Scrivener built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Detroit Tigers. Scrivener is listed as a shortstop at 5'9" and 170 pounds. Scrivener threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 3, 1947, in Alexandria, VA, USA. The given name on file is Wayne Allison Scrivener.
In 145 games and 310 at bats, Scrivener batted .190 with 59 hits, adding 2 homers and 18 runs batted in. Scrivener got on base at a .249 rate and slugged .242 (.490 OPS). Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Scrivener's .190 average sits 26.6% below it. The OPS comparison is .490 to a league .705, 30.4% below average. Scrivener collected a career-high 49 hits in 1976. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .221 in 1976, did not top the league's .255.
By games played in the field, shortstop leads with 90, followed by second base (52) and third base (11). The fielding table credits Scrivener with 91 putouts, 170 assists and 8 errors at shortstop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chuck Scrivener
- What years did Chuck Scrivener play?
- Chuck Scrivener played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1977.
- Was Chuck Scrivener a pitcher?
- No. Chuck Scrivener was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Chuck Scrivener hit?
- Chuck Scrivener hit 2 career home runs with 59 hits.
- What teams did Chuck Scrivener play for?
- Chuck Scrivener played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1975–1977).
- What were Chuck Scrivener's career stats?
- In 145 games, Chuck Scrivener had 59 hits, 2 home runs, 18 RBI, 38 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .190 batting average.
- What position did Chuck Scrivener play?
- Chuck Scrivener played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chuck Scrivener and how much did he weigh?
- Chuck Scrivener was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Chuck Scrivener hit each season?
- Chuck Scrivener's home runs by season: 0 in 1975, 2 in 1976, and 0 in 1977. His most in one season was 2, in 1976.
- What was Chuck Scrivener's career batting average?
- Chuck Scrivener batted .190 over his career, with 59 hits in 310 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chuck Scrivener have?
- Chuck Scrivener drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Chuck Scrivener in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chuck Scrivener has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.