Charlie Babb, baseball player, 1903-1905

Charlie Babb

Born: 2/20/1873 in Milwaukie, OR, USA

Died: 3/19/1954 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-17 | Final Game: 1905-09-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles Amos Babb

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Biography

Charlie Babb was a professional baseball player born in 1873, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 17, 1903, to September 7, 1905, during an era that was characterized by evolving playing styles and the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Babb primarily played as a position player and appeared in 347 games throughout his career. He accumulated a total of 287 hits, contributing to a batting average of .243. Babb was known for his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 66 stolen bases, which highlighted his aggressive playing style. Although he did not hit any home runs during his career, his ability to drive in runs was notable, as he recorded 116 RBIs. While Babb may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Senators, reflect the hard-nosed spirit of early 20th-century baseball players who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport. His career offers a glimpse into a transformative period in baseball history, underscoring the diverse skills required to succeed in an evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
347 1180 144 287 41 13 0 116 66 125 174 0.243 0.339 0.300 0.639 854.2

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.638 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
1903 NY1 NL 121 424 68 105 15 8 0 46 22 45 64 0.248 .261 (-5%) .316 (+11%) .345 (-7%) .662 (+1%) 401.0
1904 BRO NL 151 521 49 138 18 3 0 53 34 53 72 0.265 .246 (+7%) .300 (+15%) .321 (-3%) .622 (+5%) 835.8
1905 BRO NL 75 235 27 44 8 2 0 17 10 27 38 0.187 .248 (-25%) .307 (-1%) .322 (-26%) .629 (-14%) -382.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 31 30 314 13 8 24
2B 2 0 2 3 0 1
3B 13 5 23 26 7 3
SS 300 186 682 921 137 87

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 NY1 3B 8 0 12 20 4 2
1903 NY1 SS 113 0 238 343 56 35
1904 BRO SS 151 151 370 459 65 44
1905 BRO 1B 31 30 314 13 8 24
1905 BRO 2B 2 0 2 3 0 1
1905 BRO 3B 5 5 11 6 3 1
1905 BRO SS 36 35 74 119 16 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 31
Second Base 2
Third Base 13
Shortstop 300