Charlie Babington, baseball player, 1915-1915

Charlie Babington

Born: 5/4/1895 in Cranston, RI, USA

Died: 3/22/1957 in Providence, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-07-20 | Final Game: 1915-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Percy Babington

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Biography

Charlie Babington, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1915 to 1915, during which he played as a position player in a total of 28 games. Babington’s time in Major League Baseball came during an era characterized by a transition in playing styles and strategies, as teams began to emphasize speed and contact over power hitting. Throughout his brief career, Babington recorded 8 hits and managed to achieve a batting average of .242. He contributed 2 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Although he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field and ability to get on base reflected the playing style of the time, which often prioritized strategic base running and small ball tactics. Despite the limited duration of his career, Babington remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 33 5 8 3 1 0 2 1 0 4 0.242 0.265 0.394 0.659 0.0

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career SLG .394 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.651 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
1915 NY1 NL 28 33 5 8 3 1 0 2 1 0 4 0.242 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 12 0 10 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 NY1 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 NY1 OF 12 0 10 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 4
Center Field 9
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brown University Providence RI 1913, 1914, 1915