Charlie Abbey, baseball player, 1893-1897

Charlie Abbey

Born: 10/14/1866 in Falls City, NE, USA

Died: 4/27/1926 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-08-16 | Final Game: 1897-08-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Charles S. Abbey

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Biography

Charlie Abbey was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, playing from 1893 until 1897. Born in 1866, Abbey made a significant impact in a rapidly evolving era of baseball characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he played in 452 games, where he amassed 493 hits, 19 home runs, and 280 runs batted in, showcasing his ability as a reliable hitter and run producer. Abbey's batting average of .281 reflected his solid offensive contributions, while his speed on the base paths was highlighted by his 93 stolen bases. Known for his versatility and dependable play, Abbey was an essential asset to the teams he played for during his tenure. His performance not only contributed to the successes of his teams but also helped pave the way for future generations of players who would continue to push the boundaries of the game. Abbey's legacy remains a testament to the evolution of baseball during a transformative period in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
452 1756 307 493 67 46 19 280 93 167 122 0.281 0.351 0.404 0.755 -773.6

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .404 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.755 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1893 WAS NL 31 116 11 30 1 4 0 12 9 12 6 0.259 .279 (-8%) .356 (-6%) .379 (-11%) .735 (-9%) -190.3
1894 WAS NL 129 523 95 164 26 18 7 101 31 58 38 0.314 .309 (+1%) .379 (+3%) .435 (+9%) .814 (+6%) 647.9
1895 WAS NL 133 516 102 142 14 10 8 84 28 43 43 0.275 .296 (-7%) .361 (-6%) .399 (-3%) .761 (-5%) -541.0
1896 WAS NL 79 301 47 79 12 6 1 49 16 27 20 0.262 .290 (-10%) .354 (-6%) .387 (-9%) .741 (-8%) -461.0
1897 WAS NL 80 300 52 78 14 8 3 34 9 27 15 0.260 .291 (-11%) .354 (-7%) .387 (+1%) .741 (-3%) -229.2

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 6 1 0 0 0 4.50 0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1896 WAS NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 6 1 0 0 4.50 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 451 0 920 92 100 19
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1893 WAS OF 31 0 68 6 5 1
1894 WAS OF 129 0 344 26 37 6
1895 WAS OF 133 0 278 34 34 8
1896 WAS OF 78 0 104 12 16 3
1896 WAS P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1897 WAS OF 80 0 126 14 8 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Left Field 92
Center Field 185
Right Field 173