Charlie French, baseball player, 1909-1910

Charlie French

Born: 10/12/1883 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Died: 3/30/1962 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-05-23 | Final Game: 1910-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Charles Calvin French

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Biography

Charlie French was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played as a position player primarily during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1909 until 1910, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Over the course of 105 games, French accumulated 78 hits and recorded a batting average of .207. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 20 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases by stealing 13 bases throughout his brief career. Despite his modest statistical output, French was part of a pivotal time in baseball history. His playing style reflected the strategic emphasis on speed and defense that characterized that era. Although he did not achieve lasting fame, French's contributions to his teams during his time on the field offered a glimpse into the evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball in the early 1900s. After his retirement on September 13, 1910, Charlie French remained a part of baseball's rich history, remembered for his role in a transformative period of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
105 377 36 78 5 2 0 20 13 26 49 0.207 0.269 0.231 0.500 -981.5

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 20.9% 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
1909 BOS AL 51 167 15 42 3 1 0 13 8 15 19 0.251 .244 (+3%) .306 (+6%) .312 (-10%) .618 (-2%) 1.7
1910 BOS AL 9 40 4 8 1 0 0 3 0 1 7 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1910 CHW AL 45 170 17 28 1 1 0 4 5 10 23 0.165 .249 (-34%) .317 (-29%) .326 (-44%) .644 (-37%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 64 62 110 153 23 18
OF 16 15 16 0 2 0
SS 23 19 42 68 14 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 BOS 2B 28 27 44 72 10 9
1909 BOS SS 23 19 42 68 14 5
1910 BOS 2B 8 8 13 27 5 3
1910 CHA 2B 28 27 53 54 8 6
1910 CHA OF 16 15 16 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 65
Shortstop 23
Right Field 16