Charlie English, baseball player, 1932-1937

Charlie English

Born: 4/8/1910 in Darlington, SC, USA

Died: 6/25/1999 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-07-23 | Final Game: 1937-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles Dewie English

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Biography

Charlie English was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1932 until his retirement on October 3, 1937. As a position player, English played in a total of 50 games during his career. He was known for his solid hitting ability, finishing with a batting average of .287, which reflected his skill at the plate. Over the course of his career, he recorded 39 hits, including one home run, and drove in 13 runs, showcasing his capability to contribute to his team's offense, albeit in a limited number of games. English’s playing career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Although he never stole a base, his overall performance highlighted his value as a consistent contact hitter during a time when power hitting was beginning to gain prominence. Despite a brief career, Charlie English remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedicated players of the early 20th century who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
18.0 18.0 3.0 5.0 1.0 0 0 4.0 0 3.0 0 0.278 0.278 0.333 0.611

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1943 18.0 18.0 3.0 5.0 1.0 0 0 4.0 0 3.0 0 0.278 0.278 0.333 0.611

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 136 10 39 8 2 1 13 0 4 10 0.287 0.307 0.397 0.704 -202.9

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.704 vs. league average 0.732 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
1932 CHW AL 24 63 7 20 3 1 1 8 0 3 7 0.317 .275 (+15%) .335 (+4%) .391 (+14%) .726 (+9%) 82.9
1933 CHW AL 3 9 2 4 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.444 — — — — 0.0
1936 NY1 NL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 CIN NL 17 63 1 15 3 1 0 4 0 0 2 0.238 .276 (-14%) .342 (-30%) .398 (-20%) .740 (-25%) -285.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 9 11 2 3
3B 28 0 26 52 9 4
SS 1 0 1 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 CHA 3B 13 0 9 23 7 2
1932 CHA SS 1 0 1 2 1 0
1933 CHA 2B 3 0 6 6 1 2
1936 NY1 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1937 CIN 2B 2 0 3 5 1 1
1937 CIN 3B 15 0 17 29 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 28
Shortstop 1