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Charles Herbert Klein (October 7, 1904 – March 28, 1958), nicknamed "the Hoosier Hammer" because of his Indiana roots, was an American professional baseball outfielder. Klein played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies ( 1928 – 1933 , 1936 – 1939 , 1940 – 1944 ), Chicago Cubs ( 1934 – 1936 ), and Pittsburgh ...
Oct 7, 2010 · Position: Rightfielder. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 6-0 , 185lb (183cm, 83kg) Born: October 7, 1904 in Indianapolis, IN. Died: March 28, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN. Buried: St. Joseph Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN. High School: Debut: (Age 23-297d, 6,762nd in major league history) 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
Chuck Klein baseball stats with batting stats, pitching stats and fielding stats, along with uniform numbers, salaries, quotes, career stats and biographical data presented by Baseball Almanac.
Jan 4, 2012 · In 14 games with Evansville, the 22-year old Klein hit .327 with 2 doubles, 2 home runs, and 10 runs scored. Just as his pro ball career was taking flight, however, Klein broke his ankle sliding into third base in his fifteenth game of the year. The injury sidelined him for the rest of the 1927 season.
In 1930, Klein had 44 outfield assists, a record he still holds. Klein was one of the most dominant National League hitters of the era. In 1929, his first full season, Klein led the league with 43 home runs. Only Babe Ruth, with 46, hit more home runs in all of baseball.
Jun 5, 2019 · 1927 Exhibit PC. Chuck Klein played 17 years in the National League, mostly for the Philadelphia Phillies. He led the league in numerous offensive categories during his first six years in the majors. He appeared in the World Series once, with the 1935 Cubs, and hit well in that Series.
Oct 15, 2021 · Phillies Legends: Chuck Klein. Diving into the incredible career of Philadelphia Phillies great Chuck Klein, also known as the "Babe Ruth of the National League." Tom Skulski. Oct 15, 2021 7:02 PM ...
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