Charlie Guth

Born: 1856 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 7/5/1883 in Cambridge, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1880-09-30 | Final Game: 1880-09-30

Full name: Charles J. Guth

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Biography

Charlie Guth was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1880 to 1880, a brief yet noteworthy period in the early history of Major League Baseball. Born in 1856, Guth made his mark in the sport during a time when baseball was still evolving into the game recognized today. Over the course of his career, he played in a single season, finishing with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.0. His limited appearances on the mound resulted in 7 strikeouts, showcasing his capacity to challenge batters even in a short stint. Although Guth's career statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in later eras, he participated in the foundational years of professional baseball when the game was characterized by its developing rules and the gradual transition into a more organized structure. His role as a pitcher during this time contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the persistence and dedication of early players who paved the way for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	12	5	0	1	7	5.00	0

Career ERA 5.00 vs. league average 2.37 across their career seasons — 110.6% 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
1880	CHC	NL	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	12	5	1	7	5.00	2.37 (-111%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.250	0.400	0.250	0.650	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +49.8% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.587 across their career seasons — +10.8% above 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
1880	CHC	NL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1880	CHN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1