Charlie Dorman

Born: 4/23/1898 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 11/15/1928 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-05-14 | Final Game: 1923-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles William Dorman

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Biography

Charlie Dorman, born in 1898, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned a single day on May 14, 1923. As a position player, Dorman made a unique mark in baseball history by participating in one game during the early 1920s, a time when the sport was experiencing significant changes in playing styles and fan engagement post-Deadball Era. Despite the brevity of his career, he recorded 1 hit in 2 at-bats, leading to a batting average of 0.5. Dorman's lone appearance in Major League Baseball is a reminder of the countless players who toiled in the shadows of the game, often receiving little recognition despite their dedication and skill. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his short time on the field, nor did he steal any bases. His career may have been fleeting, but it encapsulated the spirit of many players from that era, each contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if just for a moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +76.7% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +45.1% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +28.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +36.1% 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
1923	CHW	AL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	CHA	C	1	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1