Charlie Duffee, baseball player, 1889-1893

Charlie Duffee

Born: 1/27/1866 in Mobile, AL, USA

Died: 12/24/1894 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-04-17 | Final Game: 1893-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 151 lbs

Full name: Charles Edward Duffee

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Biography

Charlie Duffee, born in 1866, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, with his career spanning from 1889 until 1893. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game, Duffee made his mark as a reliable performer on the field. Over the course of 508 games, he accumulated 518 hits and demonstrated a balance of power and speed, hitting 35 home runs and driving in 281 runs. His batting average of .267 reflected his ability to contribute consistently to his team's offensive efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, Duffee showcased his agility on the bases, successfully stealing 110 bases throughout his career. His playing style was emblematic of the evolving nature of baseball during this period, as players began to prioritize both power and speed. Though his career was relatively brief, Duffee's contributions to the game during its formative years remain a notable part of baseball history, highlighting the skills and strategies that paved the way for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
508 1943 314 518 67 33 35 281 110 180 150 0.267 0.332 0.389 0.721 2219.2

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +5.2% 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
1889 SL4 AA 137 509 93 124 15 11 16 86 21 60 81 0.244 .263 (-8%) .334 (-2%) .357 (+15%) .691 (+7%) 588.4
1890 SL4 AA 98 378 68 104 11 7 3 54 20 37 0 0.275 .260 (+6%) .336 (+2%) .351 (+4%) .687 (+3%) 206.7
1891 CL6 AA 137 552 86 166 28 4 10 90 41 42 36 0.301 .254 (+18%) .331 (+7%) .343 (+22%) .675 (+15%) 1426.6
1892 WAS NL 132 492 64 122 12 11 6 51 28 36 33 0.248 .244 (+1%) .316 (-5%) .327 (+8%) .644 (+2%) -2.5
1893 CIN NL 4 12 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 41 3 3 2
2B 2 0 6 1 0 1
3B 51 0 66 99 28 7
OF 455 0 883 127 79 30
SS 3 0 4 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1889 SL4 2B 2 0 6 1 0 1
1889 SL4 3B 5 0 5 12 8 0
1889 SL4 OF 132 0 296 43 23 7
1890 SL4 3B 33 0 41 62 14 3
1890 SL4 OF 66 0 120 17 7 8
1890 SL4 SS 1 0 2 0 0 0
1891 CL6 3B 7 0 13 16 4 3
1891 CL6 OF 128 0 235 33 21 7
1891 CL6 SS 2 0 2 4 0 0
1892 WAS 1B 4 0 41 3 3 2
1892 WAS 3B 6 0 7 9 2 1
1892 WAS OF 125 0 230 34 25 8
1893 CIN OF 4 0 2 0 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Second Base 2
Third Base 51
Shortstop 3
Left Field 152
Center Field 257
Right Field 48