Charlie Atherton, baseball player, 1899-1899

Charlie Atherton

Born: 11/19/1873 in New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Died: 12/17/1935 in Vienna, Vienna, Austria

MLB Debut: 1899-05-30 | Final Game: 1899-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles Morgan Herbert Atherton

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Biography

Charlie Atherton, born in 1873, was an American professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball from May 30, 1899, to August 22, 1899. During his brief career, Atherton participated in 65 games, demonstrating his skills primarily as a contact hitter. He recorded a total of 60 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .248. While he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 23 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Atherton's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Although his time in the league was short-lived, Atherton was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport. His contributions on the field, though modest in statistical terms, reflect the gritty determination of players in an era when baseball was still finding its identity in American culture.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
65 242 28 60 5 6 0 23 2 21 26 0.248 0.313 0.318 0.631 -494.2

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 11.1% below 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
1899 WAS NL 65 242 28 60 5 6 0 23 2 21 26 0.248 .282 (-12%) .343 (-9%) .366 (-13%) .710 (-11%) -494.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 63 0 91 119 26 7
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1899 WAS 3B 63 0 91 119 26 7
1899 WAS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 63
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pennsylvania State University State College PA 1893, 1894, 1895