Charlie Armbruster

Born: 8/30/1880 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 10/7/1964 in Grants Pass, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-07-17 | Final Game: 1907-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Anthony Armbruster

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Biography

Charlie Armbruster was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played in the Major Leagues from 1905 to 1907. As a position player, he made his mark during a time when the game was undergoing significant changes, transitioning from the deadball era into a period that would eventually embrace more offensive power. Over the course of his career, Armbruster appeared in 131 games, where he recorded 53 hits, contributing to a batting average of .149. Although his offensive numbers were modest, he demonstrated speed on the bases with a total of 6 stolen bases, showcasing the agility that was valued in the game during his playing years. Armbruster's career, spanning just over two seasons, saw him take the field during a time when baseball was still refining its identity and grappling with the evolving styles of play. Despite not hitting any home runs and finishing with 12 runs batted in, his perseverance and dedication to the sport reflected the spirit of many players of his time who sought to make their mark in a competitive landscape. Though his statistical legacy might not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Charlie Armbruster remains a part of the rich tapestry of the early 20th-century game, representing the era's unique challenges and the players who filled its rosters.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
131	355	24	53	11	1	0	12	6	52	52	0.149	0.262	0.186	0.448	-1383.0

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career SLG .186 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.448 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1905	BOS	AL	35	91	13	18	4	0	6	3	18	14	0.198	.248 (-20%)	.307 (+10%)	.322 (-25%)	.629 (-8%)	-22.6
1906	BOS	AL	72	201	9	29	6	1	6	2	25	26	0.144	.247 (-42%)	.307 (-21%)	.315 (-42%)	.622 (-32%)	-967.5
1907	BOS	AL	23	60	2	6	1	0	0	1	8	12	0.100	.245 (-59%)	.304 (-32%)	.308 (-62%)	.613 (-47%)	-392.9
1907	CHW	AL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-392.9