Chick Shorten
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915-1924)
Chick Shorten was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1924 for 4 teams, including the Boston Red Sox, a span of 10 seasons. In 527 career games, he hit .275 with 370 hits, 3 home runs, and 134 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 10/23/1965 in Clarks Summit, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-09-22
- Last Game
- 1924-09-24
Full name: Charles Henry Shorten
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 527 | 1,345 | 161 | 370 | 51 | 20 | 3 | 134 | 12 | 110 | 68 | .275 | .330 | .349 | .680 | -191 |
Career AVG .275 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .330 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .680 vs. league average .691 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BOS | AL | 6 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | BOS | AL | 53 | 112 | 14 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 8 | .295 | .248 (+19%) | .314 (+12%) | .326 (+1%) | .640 (+7%) | 138.4 |
| 1917 | BOS | AL | 69 | 168 | 12 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 10 | .179 | .248 (-28%) | .312 (-27%) | .323 (-30%) | .635 (-28%) | -697.0 |
| 1919 | DET | AL | 95 | 270 | 37 | 85 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 22 | 13 | .315 | .262 (+20%) | .322 (+14%) | .347 (+6%) | .670 (+10%) | 511.5 |
| 1920 | DET | AL | 116 | 364 | 35 | 105 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 40 | 2 | 28 | 14 | .288 | .271 (+6%) | .331 (+2%) | .363 (-2%) | .694 (avg) | -3.5 |
| 1921 | DET | AL | 92 | 217 | 33 | 59 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 20 | 11 | .272 | .286 (-5%) | .344 (-3%) | .395 (-11%) | .739 (-8%) | -258.7 |
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 55 | 131 | 22 | 36 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 8 | .275 | .285 (-4%) | .345 (+2%) | .397 (+23%) | .743 (+13%) | 270.4 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 41 | 69 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .275 | .283 (-3%) | .345 (-9%) | .389 (-18%) | .734 (-14%) | -151.8 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 527 | 1,345 | 161 | 370 | 51 | 20 | 3 | 134 | 12 | 110 | 68 | .275 | — | — | — | — | -191 | ||
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 (528 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 267 | 666 | 83 | 181 | 2 | 74 | .272 |
| Away | 261 | 681 | 77 | 189 | 1 | 70 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-09-24 | CIN | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-24 | CIN | BSN | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-23 | CIN | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-19 | CIN | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924-09-14 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-09 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-22 | CIN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924-08-19 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-18 | CIN | NY1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-08-17 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 46 |
| Center Field | 152 |
| Right Field | 159 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Chick Shorten (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Chick Shorten: the record in brief
September 22, 1915 and September 24, 1924 bracket Chick Shorten's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Shorten played for the Boston Red Sox (1915 through 1917), the Detroit Tigers (1919 through 1921), the St. Louis Browns (1922), and the Cincinnati Reds (1924). Shorten played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on April 19, 1892, in Scranton, PA, USA, Shorten was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 175 pounds. Shorten died on October 23, 1965, in Clarks Summit, PA, USA. Shorten's full given name, per the bio, is Charles Henry Shorten.
The batting record for Shorten: 527 games, 370 hits in 1,345 at bats, and a .275 average, along with 3 home runs and 134 runs batted in. Shorten got on base at a .330 rate and slugged .349 (.680 OPS). The .275 career average is close to the .268 the league hit across the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 105, in 1920. Shorten drove in a season-high 40 runs in 1920.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chick Shorten
- What years did Chick Shorten play?
- Chick Shorten played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1924.
- Was Chick Shorten a pitcher?
- No. Chick Shorten was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Chick Shorten hit?
- Chick Shorten hit 3 career home runs with 370 hits.
- What was Chick Shorten's career batting average?
- Chick Shorten batted .275 over his career, with 370 hits in 1,345 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chick Shorten have?
- Chick Shorten drove in 134 runs in his career.
- Is Chick Shorten in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chick Shorten has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.