Charlie Eckert, baseball player, 1919-1922

Charlie Eckert

Born: 8/8/1897 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 8/22/1986 in Trevose, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-18 | Final Game: 1922-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles William Eckert

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Biography

Charlie Eckert, born in 1897, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1919 to 1922. Primarily known as a position player, Eckert made a modest impact on the game during his time in the Major Leagues. He played in a total of 25 games, recording 2 hits and 1 RBI, which resulted in a batting average of .111. Despite not achieving significant offensive success—evidenced by his lack of home runs and stolen bases—Eckert contributed to his teams during the early years of the post-World War I era, a time when baseball was evolving in popularity and style. Eckert's playing career unfolded during a transitional phase in Major League Baseball, where the game was beginning to shift towards a more offensive and power-driven approach. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his presence in the league reflects the experiences of many players of that era who faced fierce competition and the challenges of establishing their careers in a rapidly changing sport. After his retirement in 1922, Eckert's brief tenure in the majors stands as a reminder of the diverse stories that make up baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 3 25 1 1 0 0 71.7 86 36 8 27 22 4.52 0

Career ERA 4.52 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 25.2% worse 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
1919 PHA AL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 16.0 17 7 3 6 3.94 3.09 (-28%) -18.3
1920 PHA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.7 8 3 1 1 4.76 — 0.0
1922 PHA AL 0 2 21 0 0 0 0 50.0 61 26 23 15 4.68 4.18 (-12%) -2117.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 18 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 66.8% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 70.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 68.5% 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
1919 PHA AL 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1920 PHA AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1922 PHA AL 21 11 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 25 0 3 24 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 PHA P 2 0 2 4 0 0
1920 PHA P 2 0 0 0 1 0
1922 PHA P 21 0 1 20 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 25