Charlie Blackwell

Born: 12/12/1894 in Brandenburg, KY, USA

Died: 4/22/1935 in Proviso, IL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Charles H. Blackwell

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Biography

Charlie Blackwell, born in 1894, is an active professional baseball player known for his impressive skills as a position player. With a career spanning beyond 500 games, Blackwell has established himself as a prominent figure in the league. He boasts a remarkable batting average of .318, showcasing his consistent hitting ability and positioning him among the elite hitters of his era. Over his career, he has accumulated 600 hits, 40 home runs, and 347 RBIs, demonstrating his capacity to drive in runs and contribute significantly to his team's offensive production. In addition to his hitting prowess, Blackwell is an adept base runner, successfully stealing 93 bases throughout his career. His speed and agility on the bases make him a dual threat, capable of changing the dynamics of a game with both his bat and legs. As he continues to play in an era characterized by evolving gameplay strategies and increased athleticism, Blackwell's contributions reflect the ongoing evolution of baseball. His legacy is marked not only by his impressive statistics but also by his influence on the game and the generations of players that follow.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
518	1888	397	600	89	47	40	347	93	239	3	0.318	0.407	0.478	0.885	8168.6

Career AVG .318 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +14.8% above league average.

Career OBP .407 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career SLG .478 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +25.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.885 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +23.1% above 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
1916	SLG	WES	26	97	15	27	4	2	0	10	2	10	0	0.278	.248 (+12%)	.314 (+14%)	.326 (+10%)	.640 (+12%)	198.4
1917	ABC	WES	38	151	27	38	3	7	0	10	0	12	0	0.252	.248 (+1%)	.312 (+3%)	.323 (+13%)	.635 (+8%)	166.7
1920	SLG	NNL	57	212	40	66	8	4	3	32	15	22	0	0.311	.271 (+14%)	.331 (+20%)	.363 (+18%)	.694 (+19%)	774.8
1921	SLG	NNL	64	236	74	102	17	10	10	74	25	26	1	0.432	.286 (+51%)	.344 (+46%)	.395 (+81%)	.739 (+65%)	2855.4
1922	SLS	NNL	63	235	51	84	13	8	5	54	14	39	1	0.357	.285 (+25%)	.345 (+30%)	.397 (+37%)	.743 (+34%)	1569.4
1923	SLS	NNL	68	238	46	73	16	5	5	46	11	34	0	0.307	.282 (+8%)	.344 (+17%)	.390 (+23%)	.734 (+20%)	937.4
1924	SLS	NNL	48	159	33	40	5	2	4	24	2	17	0	0.252	.283 (-11%)	.345 (+3%)	.389 (-2%)	.734 (+1%)	85.9
1925	BBB	NNL	65	260	62	79	10	4	8	44	10	32	0	0.304	.288 (+5%)	.349 (+9%)	.407 (+14%)	.756 (+12%)	602.8
1925	SLS	NNL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	602.8
1926	DS	NNL	85	290	48	88	13	5	4	49	14	47	1	0.303	.279 (+9%)	.345 (+20%)	.390 (+9%)	.735 (+14%)	977.7
1928	ACB	ECL	3	9	1	2	0	0	1	4	0	0	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
OF	528	377	699	69	44	11
PH	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1916	SLG	OF	28	0	41	5	2	0
1917	ABC	OF	38	0	60	5	6	1
1920	SLG	OF	57	57	101	11	9	0
1921	SLG	OF	69	64	96	16	8	5
1922	SLS	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1922	SLS	OF	63	63	123	12	4	2
1923	SLS	OF	68	63	112	8	7	0
1924	SLS	OF	49	42	48	5	2	0
1925	BBB	OF	67	1	3	0	0	0
1925	SLS	PH	1	0	0	0	0	0
1926	DS	OF	86	84	110	7	6	3
1928	ACB	OF	3	3	5	0	0	0