Charlie Comiskey, baseball player, 1882-1894

Charlie Comiskey

⭐ Hall of Fame 1939

Born: 8/15/1859 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/26/1931 in Eagle River, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1894-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Albert Comiskey

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Biography

Charlie Comiskey, born in 1859, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1882 until his retirement on September 12, 1894. Renowned for his exceptional skills both at the plate and on the base paths, Comiskey appeared in 1,390 games throughout his career, amassing 1,529 hits and demonstrating consistent offensive production with a batting average of .264. His prowess was further highlighted by his ability to drive in runs, as he recorded 883 RBIs, and he showcased his speed and agility with 416 stolen bases, making him one of the era's more dynamic players. Comiskey's impact on the game extended beyond his playing career, as he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1939, solidifying his legacy in baseball history. His contributions were particularly significant during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offense-driven styles that would follow. Known for his leadership and competitive spirit, Comiskey later became a successful team owner and manager, influencing the game long after his days on the field. His commitment to baseball and its evolution remains a notable part of the sport's rich tapestry.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 4 1 1 0 0 12.3 13 1 0 3 6 0.73 0

Career ERA 0.73 vs. league average 3.33 across their career seasons — 78.1% 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
1882 SL4 AA 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 8.0 12 0 3 2 0.00 — 0.0
1884 SL4 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 1 1 0 4 2.25 — 0.0
1889 SL4 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1390 5796 992 1529 207 68 28 883 416 197 132 0.264 0.293 0.337 0.630 -5602.5

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 5.2% 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
1882 SL4 AA 78 329 58 80 9 5 1 45 0 4 0 0.243 .248 (-2%) .275 (-9%) .329 (-6%) .605 (-7%) -404.3
1883 SL4 AA 96 401 87 118 17 9 2 64 0 11 0 0.294 .257 (+14%) .285 (+10%) .345 (+15%) .631 (+12%) 778.6
1884 SL4 AA 108 460 76 109 17 6 2 84 0 5 0 0.237 .243 (-3%) .278 (-9%) .327 (-4%) .606 (-7%) -570.2
1885 SL4 AA 83 340 68 87 15 7 2 44 0 14 0 0.256 .244 (+5%) .287 (+2%) .325 (+10%) .613 (+6%) 295.0
1886 SL4 AA 131 578 95 147 15 9 3 76 41 10 0 0.254 .246 (+3%) .302 (-12%) .331 (-1%) .634 (-6%) -875.9
1887 SL4 AA 125 538 139 180 22 5 4 103 117 27 11 0.335 .270 (+24%) .331 (+13%) .373 (+11%) .705 (+12%) 1308.1
1888 SL4 AA 137 576 102 157 22 5 6 83 72 12 37 0.273 .238 (+14%) .290 (avg) .319 (+12%) .610 (+7%) 492.9
1889 SL4 AA 137 587 105 168 28 10 3 102 65 19 19 0.286 .263 (+9%) .334 (-7%) .357 (+7%) .691 (+1%) -222.2
1890 CHP PL 88 377 53 92 11 3 0 59 34 14 17 0.244 .260 (-6%) .336 (-18%) .351 (-18%) .687 (-18%) -1306.1
1891 SL4 AA 139 572 84 148 16 2 2 88 38 33 25 0.259 .254 (+2%) .331 (-7%) .343 (-11%) .675 (-9%) -1097.7
1892 CIN NL 141 551 61 125 14 6 3 71 30 32 16 0.227 .244 (-7%) .316 (-13%) .327 (-11%) .644 (-12%) -1392.2
1893 CIN NL 64 259 38 57 12 1 0 26 9 11 2 0.220 .279 (-21%) .356 (-28%) .379 (-28%) .735 (-28%) -1391.3
1894 CIN NL 63 228 26 61 9 0 0 38 10 5 5 0.268 .309 (-14%) .379 (-23%) .435 (-29%) .814 (-26%) -1217.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
38 151 22 44 4 1 0 10 2 6 0.291

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1888 WS SL4 10 41 6 11 1 1 0 3 1 1 0.268
1887 WS SL4 15 62 8 19 2 0 0 5 1 1 0.306
1886 WS SL4 6 24 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 4 0.292
1885 WS SL4 7 24 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.292

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1363 0 13832 510 403 743
2B 25 0 57 58 14 6
OF 17 0 10 0 0 0
P 4 0 1 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 SL4 1B 77 0 860 14 30 25
1882 SL4 P 2 0 1 2 0 0
1883 SL4 1B 96 0 1085 20 43 49
1883 SL4 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 SL4 1B 108 0 1193 38 40 56
1884 SL4 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 SL4 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1885 SL4 1B 83 0 879 24 29 34
1886 SL4 1B 122 0 1156 49 31 67
1886 SL4 2B 9 0 29 23 5 4
1886 SL4 OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1887 SL4 1B 116 0 1135 51 29 60
1887 SL4 2B 9 0 23 24 7 2
1887 SL4 OF 3 0 4 0 0 0
1888 SL4 1B 133 0 1293 46 42 52
1888 SL4 2B 3 0 4 4 2 0
1888 SL4 OF 5 0 1 0 0 0
1889 SL4 1B 134 0 1225 45 39 71
1889 SL4 2B 3 0 1 7 0 0
1889 SL4 OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
1889 SL4 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1890 CHP 1B 88 0 882 41 33 52
1891 SL4 1B 139 0 1419 62 31 78
1891 SL4 OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1892 CIN 1B 141 0 1469 73 25 103
1893 CIN 1B 64 0 675 21 15 57
1894 CIN 1B 62 0 561 26 16 39
1894 CIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 4
First Base 1363
Second Base 25
Left Field 3
Center Field 3
Right Field 11