Charlie Graham, baseball player, 1906-1906

Charlie Graham

Born: 4/24/1878 in Santa Clara, CA, USA

Died: 8/29/1948 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-14 | Final Game: 1906-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Henry Graham

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Biography

Charlie Graham was a professional baseball player born in 1878, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from April 14, 1906, to May 29, 1906. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Graham appeared in 30 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He accumulated 21 hits, which included 1 home run and 12 runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .233. Additionally, he demonstrated some speed on the bases, recording 1 stolen base. Graham's career unfolded during an era when baseball was rapidly evolving, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Although his time in the big leagues was relatively short, his contributions on the field reflected the gritty spirit of early 20th-century baseball. Players like Graham paved the way for future generations, illustrating the challenges and excitement of a sport that was beginning to capture the hearts of many Americans.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 90 10 21 1 0 1 12 1 10 12 0.233 0.330 0.278 0.608 25.1

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.623 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
1906 BOS AL 30 90 10 21 1 0 1 12 1 10 12 0.233 .247 (-6%) .307 (+7%) .315 (-12%) .622 (-2%) 25.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 27 28 130 54 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1906 BOS C 27 28 130 54 7 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 28

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Clara University Santa Clara CA 1899, 1900