Cupid Childs, baseball player, 1888-1901

Cupid Childs

Born: 8/8/1867 in Calvert County, MD, USA

Died: 11/8/1912 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-04-23 | Final Game: 1901-07-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Clarence Lemuel Childs

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Biography

Cupid Childs was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, making his mark as a skilled position player from 1888 to 1901. Born in 1867, Childs played in a total of 1,457 games throughout his career, showcasing a remarkable batting average of .306. He recorded 1,721 hits, including 20 home runs, and amassed 743 RBIs, establishing himself as a reliable offensive force during a period characterized by evolving playing styles and strategies. Known for his speed and agility, Childs also demonstrated his base-running prowess with 269 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game on multiple fronts. His career unfolded during an era when batting averages were the hallmark of a player’s success, and Childs excelled in this regard, contributing significantly to the offensive landscape of baseball at the time. As the sport transitioned into the 20th century, Cupid Childs left an indelible legacy that reflected both his individual talents and the dynamic nature of baseball during his playing days.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1457 5622 1214 1721 205 101 20 743 269 991 228 0.306 0.416 0.389 0.805 18921.2

Career AVG .306 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OBP .416 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +22.8% above league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.805 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — +14.6% 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
1888 PHI NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1890 SR2 AA 126 493 109 170 33 14 2 89 56 72 0 0.345 .260 (+32%) .336 (+29%) .351 (+37%) .687 (+33%) 3327.0
1891 CL4 NL 141 551 120 155 21 12 2 83 39 97 32 0.281 .254 (+11%) .331 (+19%) .343 (+9%) .675 (+14%) 1887.8
1892 CL4 NL 145 558 136 177 14 11 3 53 26 117 20 0.317 .244 (+30%) .316 (+40%) .327 (+21%) .644 (+30%) 4033.1
1893 CL4 NL 124 485 145 158 19 10 3 65 23 120 12 0.326 .279 (+16%) .356 (+30%) .379 (+12%) .735 (+21%) 2749.8
1894 CL4 NL 118 479 143 169 21 12 2 52 17 107 11 0.353 .309 (+14%) .379 (+25%) .435 (+6%) .814 (+15%) 2128.2
1895 CL4 NL 120 466 96 134 15 4 4 90 20 74 24 0.288 .296 (-3%) .361 (+8%) .399 (-9%) .761 (-1%) 212.9
1896 CL4 NL 132 498 106 177 24 9 1 106 25 100 18 0.355 .290 (+22%) .354 (+32%) .387 (+15%) .741 (+23%) 3004.1
1897 CL4 NL 114 444 105 150 15 9 1 61 25 74 19 0.338 .291 (+16%) .354 (+23%) .387 (+8%) .741 (+15%) 1700.2
1898 CL4 NL 110 413 90 119 9 4 1 31 9 69 29 0.288 .270 (+6%) .333 (+18%) .347 (-3%) .680 (+7%) 940.0
1899 STL NL 125 464 73 123 11 11 1 48 11 74 19 0.265 .282 (-6%) .343 (+7%) .366 (-7%) .710 (avg) 232.5
1900 CHC NL 137 531 67 128 14 5 0 44 15 57 23 0.241 .279 (-14%) .338 (-5%) .366 (-22%) .705 (-14%) -1293.9
1901 CHC NL 63 236 24 61 9 0 0 21 3 30 21 0.258 .271 (-5%) .326 (+10%) .359 (-18%) .686 (-4%) -0.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 22 3 9 0 2 0 0 5 1 0.409

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1892 CS CL4 6 22 3 9 0 2 0 0 5 1 0.409

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1455 0 3865 4679 646 602
SS 1 0 3 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 PHI 2B 2 0 2 4 1 1
1890 SR2 2B 125 0 372 367 57 59
1890 SR2 SS 1 0 3 2 1 0
1891 CL4 2B 141 0 371 455 82 54
1892 CL4 2B 145 0 357 441 53 51
1893 CL4 2B 123 0 348 424 62 56
1894 CL4 2B 118 0 313 374 63 51
1895 CL4 2B 120 0 340 395 63 42
1896 CL4 2B 132 0 375 487 53 73
1897 CL4 2B 114 0 319 384 42 42
1898 CL4 2B 110 0 273 370 48 37
1899 SLN 2B 125 0 323 355 48 45
1900 CHN 2B 137 0 323 431 52 57
1901 CHN 2B 63 0 149 192 22 34

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1455
Shortstop 1