Career Summary
Ben Chapman played outfielder for the New York Yankees from 1930-1936. Over 7 seasons, he appeared in 940 games, batting .307 with 64 home runs and 622 RBI. He also appeared in 4 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 146 | 546 | 83 | 178 | 32 | 11 | 11 | 90 | 45 | 61 | 18 | .326 | .379 | .485 | .864 |
| 1931 | 154 | 625 | 123 | 199 | 30 | 12 | 19 | 133 | 77 | 84 | 61 | .318 | .397 | .496 | .893 |
| 1932 | 155 | 594 | 103 | 177 | 41 | 15 | 10 | 108 | 76 | 57 | 40 | .298 | .382 | .468 | .850 |
| 1933 | 156 | 601 | 120 | 188 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 105 | 77 | 48 | 31 | .313 | .395 | .439 | .834 |
| 1934 | 152 | 601 | 83 | 185 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 91 | 68 | 68 | 27 | .308 | .381 | .418 | .799 |
| 1935 | 141 | 557 | 120 | 162 | 40 | 8 | 8 | 74 | 61 | 39 | 18 | .291 | .362 | .434 | .796 |
| 1936 | 36 | 139 | 19 | 37 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 1 | .266 | .338 | .432 | .770 |
| Career | 940 | 3663 | 651 | 1126 | 216 | 68 | 64 | 622 | 419 | 377 | 196 | .307 | .378 | .456 | .834 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 4 | 17 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | .294 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 4 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .294 | .294 | .294 | .588 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Ben Chapman play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Ben Chapman appeared in 4 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Ben Chapman didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Ben Chapman's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Ben Chapman born?
Ben Chapman was born in Nashville, TN, USA. Ben Chapman went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1930-1936, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Ben Chapman's career stats with the Yankees?
Ben Chapman compiled a .307 batting average, 64 home runs, 622 RBI, and 1,126 hits across 940 games for the New York Yankees. Ben Chapman's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1930-1936 seasons.