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Darrel Chaney

Darrel Chaney Notable

b. March 9, 1948 · Cincinnati Reds 1969–1975, Atlanta Braves 1976–1979

Darrel Chaney divided 11 seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the Cincinnati Reds from 1969, then the Atlanta Braves through 1979.

Across 915 games he batted .217, with 458 hits and 237 runs. He finished with 14 home runs, 75 doubles and 19 stolen bases.

He played 621 games at shortstop, with 1,614 assists and 106 errors. He turned 293 double plays. He also played 137 games at second base and 133 games at third base.

He was born in Hammond, IN, USA on March 9, 1948. He batted both ways and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1969 CIN 932092140 520 1524751 .191
1970 CIN 5795722 301 43261 .232
1971 CIN 102423 000 1130 .125
1972 CIN 831962949 722 1929281 .250
1973 CIN 1052272741 710 1426504 .181
1974 CIN 1171352727 612 1626331 .200
1975 CIN 711601835 602 2614383 .219
1976 ATL 15349642125 2081 5054925 .252
1977 ATL 742092242 723 1517440 .201
1978 ATL 892452755 913 2025481 .224
1979 ATL 631171519 500 1019342 .162
Career 9152113237458 751714 19023847119 .217

On this day & linked events

1948

Born March 9, 1948

Hammond, IN, USA

1969

Major-league debut: Darrel Chaney

Darrel Chaney made a major-league debut on April 11, 1969.

1979

Final major-league game: Darrel Chaney

Darrel Chaney played a final major-league game on September 30, 1979.

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