Negro League player stats include league games, interleague games (against major Negro League competition), and games against select top-level independent Black Baseball teams. Player stats do not include the extensive amount of exhibitions and barnstorming games Negro League teams often played. Negro League data is not complete. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. More about data coverage

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Standard Batting

Standard Batting
Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
194629CBENAL123836510310532.278.316.417.7321151500/987
194730BBBNAL1664571117330511.298.344.456.8001132633*7
2 Yrs281029316276401043.290.333.441.7741144133
162 Game Avg.1625905389315635230582317.290.333.441.7741142371717
BBB (1 yr)1664571117330511.298.344.456.8001132633
CBE (1 yr)123836510310532.278.316.417.7321151500

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  • Negro League data is not complete. Measures may unfairly penalize players with fewer league games scheduled. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. More about data coverage

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eli Chism born?

Eli Chism was born on July 1, 1916.

Where was Eli Chism born?

Eli Chism was born in Marianna, AR.

How tall was Eli Chism?

Eli Chism was 5-8 (173 cm) tall.

How much did Eli Chism weigh when playing?

Eli Chism weighed 170 lbs (77 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Eli Chism play?

Eli Chism played 2 seasons.

Is Eli Chism in the Hall of Fame?

Eli Chism has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Eli Chism play?

Eli Chism was a Leftfielder.

How many hits did Eli Chism have?

Eli Chism had 27 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Eli Chism have?

Eli Chism had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Eli Chism's average?

Eli Chism had a .290 average over his career.

How many teams has Eli Chism played for?

Eli Chism played for 2 teams; the Cleveland Buckeyes and Birmingham Black Barons.

When did Eli Chism retire?

Eli Chism last played in 1947.

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