Pete Charton

Born: 12/21/1942 in Jackson, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-19 | Final Game: 1964-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Frank Lane Charton

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Biography

Pete Charton, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1964 season. Charton made his mark as a position player, participating in 25 games. Despite the challenges he faced on the field, he recorded one hit throughout his career, resulting in a batting average of .100. His time in the majors, while limited, was reflective of the competitive nature of baseball during the 1960s, an era marked by significant shifts in player dynamics and strategies. Although Charton did not achieve the statistical milestones that many of his contemporaries reached, his presence in the league during the 1964 season contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His career, spanning from April 19 to September 30 of that year, serves as a reminder of the numerous players who have contributed to the sport, regardless of their statistical accomplishments. Charton remains a part of the legacy of baseball, highlighting the perseverance and determination it takes to reach the highest level of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	25	5	0	0	0	65.0	67	38	12	24	37	5.26	0

Career ERA 5.26 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 47.0% 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
1964	BOS	AL	0	2	25	5	0	0	0	65.0	67	38	24	37	5.26	3.58 (-47%)	-2371.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	10	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.100	0.182	0.100	0.282	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 73.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.282 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 59.2% 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
1964	BOS	AL	25	10	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	5	7	16	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	BOS	P	25	5	7	16	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Baylor University	Waco	TX	1962