Charlie Bartson

Born: 3/13/1865 in Peoria, IL, USA

Died: 6/9/1936 in Peoria, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-05-14 | Final Game: 1890-09-16

Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Franklin Bartson

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Biography

Charlie Bartson, born in 1865, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from May 14, 1890, to September 16, 1890. Competing during the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball, Bartson played in a time when the sport was still evolving, and the rules were in a state of flux. Throughout his brief career, he appeared in a total of 19 games, finishing with a record of 9 wins and 10 losses. Bartson posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11 over his pitching tenure, demonstrating his capabilities on the mound despite the challenges posed by the era's competitive landscape. He recorded 52 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, showcasing his ability to not only prevent runs but also to contribute to his team's success in high-pressure situations. Although his career was short-lived, Bartson's contributions to the game reflect the spirit of an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game we know today. His journey through the early days of professional baseball highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by players during this formative time in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	10	26	20	17	0	1	197.0	226	90	8	66	52	4.11	0

Career ERA 4.11 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 5.9% worse than 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
1890	CHP	PL	9	10	26	20	17	0	1	197.0	226	90	66	52	4.11	3.88 (-6%)	-1215.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	78	7	13	1	0	0	6	2	11	12	0.167	0.278	0.179	0.457	-394.5

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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
1890	CHP	PL	26	78	7	13	1	0	0	6	2	11	12	0.167	.260 (-36%)	.336 (-18%)	.351 (-49%)	.687 (-34%)	-394.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	26	0	10	77	7	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	CHP	P	26	0	10	77	7	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	26