Charlie Bicknell

Born: 7/27/1928 in Plainfield, NJ, USA

Died: 11/24/2013 in Livingston, MT, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-22 | Final Game: 1949-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Stephen Bicknell

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Biography

Charlie Bicknell was born in 1928 and played professional baseball as a position player from 1948 until his retirement in 1949. Throughout his brief career in Major League Baseball, Bicknell participated in 30 games, primarily showcasing his abilities during a transitional period in the sport as the game began to evolve beyond the constraints of the pre-war years. Despite his efforts on the field, he concluded his time in the league without recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Bicknell's time in the majors was limited, but his story reflects the challenges faced by many players during that era, where competition was fierce and opportunities were scarce. He played at a time when the game was beginning to see the integration of players from diverse backgrounds, setting the stage for the future of baseball. Although he did not leave a lasting mark in terms of statistics, Bicknell's experience serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even in fleeting moments.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	30	1	0	0	0	54.0	61	41	8	34	9	6.83	0

Career ERA 6.83 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 66.2% 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
1948	PHI	NL	0	1	17	1	0	0	0	25.7	29	17	17	5	5.96	4.10 (-45%)	-1806.8
1949	PHI	NL	0	0	13	0	0	0	0	28.3	32	24	17	4	7.62	4.12 (-85%)	-1068.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.000	0.250	0.000	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 65.4% 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
1948	PHI	NL	17	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	PHI	NL	13	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	30	0	4	7	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	PHI	P	17	0	2	2	0	1
1949	PHI	P	13	0	2	5	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	30