Porter Charleston

Born: 1/8/1904 in Mexia, TX, USA

Died: 6/11/1986 in Chester, PA, USA

Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 181 lbs

Full name: Porter Riley Charleston

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Biography

Porter Charleston, born in 1904, is an active professional baseball player known for his prowess as a pitcher. With a career record of 32-19, Charleston demonstrates a strong competitive spirit and an ability to contribute to his team's success on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.86 reflects his skill in limiting opposing offenses, while his 215 strikeouts showcase his effectiveness in overpowering batters. Although he has recorded 1 save, Charleston's primary role remains as a starting pitcher, where he continues to make an impact in the game. Charleston’s playing career unfolds in a dynamic era of baseball, where pitchers face increasingly sophisticated hitting approaches. His ability to adapt and excel in this challenging landscape speaks to his talent and determination. As he continues to play, Charleston not only adds to his personal statistics but also contributes to the rich history of the game, inspiring future generations of pitchers with his dedication and performance on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 19 69 49 38 6 1 440.3 447 189 22 115 215 3.86 0

Career ERA 3.86 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 7.7% better 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
1927 HIL ECL 1 2 4 4 3 0 0 27.3 26 10 9 10 3.29 4.08 (+19%) 506.1
1928 HIL EAS 4 6 15 8 5 0 0 81.7 93 49 27 38 5.40 4.13 (-31%) -358.4
1929 HIL ANL 9 5 21 13 9 1 1 120.3 130 55 32 64 4.11 4.60 (+11%) 1953.4
1931 HIL IND 8 2 11 10 9 3 0 90.0 84 28 17 48 2.80 4.10 (+32%) 2356.9
1932 HIL EWL 5 3 8 8 8 1 0 68.3 55 17 21 28 2.24 4.13 (+46%) 1149.4
1932 BBS EWL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 8 5 0 2 11.25 — 0.0
1933 PS IND 3 0 4 4 3 1 0 26.7 18 11 3 14 3.71 3.86 (+4%) 709.0
1935 PS NN2 2 1 5 2 1 0 0 22.0 33 14 6 11 5.73 4.35 (-32%) -64.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 167 19 34 7 1 0 10 0 9 0 0.204 0.253 0.257 0.510 -518.0

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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
1927 HIL ECL 4 8 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1928 HIL EAS 15 27 3 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1929 HIL ANL 21 52 2 7 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0.135 .289 (-53%) .353 (-57%) .415 (-54%) .769 (-55%) -518.0
1931 HIL IND 11 30 7 8 2 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1932 HIL EWL 9 27 2 5 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1932 BBS EWL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 PS IND 4 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1934 BBS NN2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1935 PS NN2 5 6 3 4 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 69 48 14 138 3 10
PH 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 HIL P 4 4 1 11 0 0
1928 HIL P 15 8 1 36 0 3
1929 HIL P 21 12 3 24 2 2
1931 HIL P 11 10 7 35 0 3
1932 HIL P 8 8 1 16 0 2
1932 BBS P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1933 PS P 4 4 0 6 0 0
1934 BBS PH 2 0 0 0 0 0
1935 PS P 5 2 1 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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