Charlie Greene, baseball player, 1996-2000

Charlie Greene

Born: 1/23/1971 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-15 | Final Game: 2000-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Patrick Greene

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Biography

Charlie Greene was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 until his final game on July 1, 2000. Primarily serving as a position player, Greene's career unfolded during a time when the sport was experiencing a surge in offensive output, known as the "steroid era." Despite this context, Greene's contributions on the field were modest, as he appeared in 55 games over the span of his career. Throughout his time in the majors, Greene accumulated 13 hits, resulting in a batting average of .173. He recorded 2 RBIs but did not hit any home runs, nor did he steal any bases. While his numbers may not reflect the power and speed that are often celebrated in baseball, Greene's journey through the league highlighted the challenges faced by many players striving to make an impact in a competitive environment. His career serves as a reminder of the diverse paths within professional baseball, where not all players achieve widespread fame but still contribute to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 75 5 13 2 0 0 2 0 5 25 0.173 0.222 0.200 0.422 0.0

Career AVG .173 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.422 vs. league average 0.768 across their career seasons — 45.0% 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
1996 NYN NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1997 BAL AL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 BAL AL 13 21 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIL NL 32 42 4 8 1 0 0 1 0 5 11 0.190 — — — — 0.0
2000 TOR AL 3 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 52 21 180 12 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 NYN C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1997 BAL C 4 0 4 0 0 0
1998 BAL C 13 6 58 4 0 0
1999 MIL C 31 13 104 8 1 0
2000 TOR C 3 2 13 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 52

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus Miami FL 1990, 1991