Ches Crist

Chester Arthur Crist (February 10, 1882 – January 7, 1957), nicknamed "Squak", was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played in six games for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1906, going 11 at bats without a hit. Crist grew was born into a farming family in Cozzaddale Ohio. When he was 6 his Father Elias passed away and the family relocated to a different part of Ohio. He held the record for his high schools 100m dash at one point. He was named after Chester A. Arthur, who was President of the United States at the time of Crist's birth. He played several years in the Minor Leagues.^[1]

Ches Crist
Catcher
Born: (1882-02-10)February 10, 1882 Cozaddale, Ohio
Died: January 7, 1957(1957-01-07) (aged 74) Cincinnati, Ohio
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 18, 1906, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 1906, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Batting average	.000
Games played	6
At bats	11
Teams
Philadelphia Phillies (1906)

References

1. admin. "Ches Crist – Society for American Baseball Research". Retrieved May 12, 2024.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
• Ches Crist at Find a Grave