Charlie Dougherty, baseball player, 1884-1884

Charlie Dougherty

Born: 2/7/1862 in Darlington, WI, USA

Died: 2/18/1925 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1884-05-31

Full name: Charles William Dougherty

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Biography

Charlie Dougherty, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1884 to May 31, 1884. Primarily serving as a position player, Dougherty played in a total of 23 games during his short-lived tenure in the major leagues. He demonstrated a solid batting performance, finishing his career with 22 hits and a batting average of .259. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his ability to connect with the ball showcased the skills necessary for a player in the early days of professional baseball. Dougherty's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the rudimentary styles of the 19th century into the more structured game that would dominate the following decades. Despite his limited playing time, Dougherty's contributions to the game during this period reflect the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the infancy of professional baseball. His journey serves as a reminder of the many athletes who helped shape the foundation of the sport, paving the way for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 85 6 22 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.259 0.276 0.318 0.594 -29.8

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.594 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — near 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
1884 ALT UA 23 85 6 22 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.259 .243 (+6%) .278 (-1%) .327 (-3%) .606 (-2%) -29.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 16 0 47 41 15 2
OF 8 0 14 6 2 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 ALT 2B 16 0 47 41 15 2
1884 ALT OF 8 0 14 6 2 0
1884 ALT SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 16
Shortstop 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 4