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Athletics Franchise · 1939–1941

Fred Chapman

Shortstop3 seasons1939–1941

Biography

Fred Chapman was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born July 17, 1916 in Liberty, SC. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 185 pounds, Fred Chapman debuted on September 15, 1939 and last played on September 23, 1941.

Over 76 major-league games, Fred Chapman batted .193 with 36 hits, 0 home runs, and 9 RBI in 187 at-bats.

Every one of Fred's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
July 17, 1916
Birthplace
Liberty, SC
Position
Shortstop
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 1", 185 lb
MLB Debut
September 15, 1939
Final Game
September 23, 1941
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 76 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
76187123631091128.193.237.219.456
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1939Philadelphia Athletics15491401.286
1940Philadelphia Athletics26691104.159
1941Philadelphia Athletics35691104.159

Season-by-Season

1941Philadelphia AthleticsShortstop1940Philadelphia AthleticsShortstop1939Philadelphia AthleticsShortstop

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Fred Chapman appears across the 1939-1941 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Fred Chapman played 76 games with 36 hits and 9 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Fred Chapman.

Bob JohnsonFrankie HayesSam ChapmanWally MosesDick SiebertHal WagnerBuck RossChubby Dean

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Fred Chapman play?
Fred Chapman was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Fred Chapman play for the Athletics?
Fred Chapman appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1939-1941.
Where was Fred Chapman born?
Fred Chapman was born on July 17, 1916 in Liberty, SC.
What were Fred Chapman's MLB career stats?
Over 76 MLB games, Fred Chapman hit .193 with 36 hits, 0 home runs, and 9 RBI.

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