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Jack Chapman Notable

Jack Chapman played for three clubs across three seasons as a right fielder, opening with the Brooklyn Atlantics in 1874 and closing with the Louisville Grays in 1876.

Across 113 games he batted .246, with 124 hits and 64 runs. He finished with 16 doubles and 6 stolen bases.

He played 113 games in the outfield, with 116 putouts and 48 errors.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on May 8, 1843, and died on June 10, 1916.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1874* BRA 532423264 1020 244112 .264
1875* STL 431952844 530 30174 .226
1876 LOU 1767416 100 5130 .239
Major leagues 1767416 100 5130 .239
All seasons 11350464124 1650 596216 .246

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Jack Chapman, that is 1874–1875. Why totals can differ.

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1843

Born May 8, 1843

Brooklyn, NY, USA

1916

Died June 10, 1916