Charlie High

Born: 12/1/1898 in Ava, IL, USA

Died: 9/11/1960 in Oak Grove, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-05 | Final Game: 1920-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Edwin High

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Biography

Charlie High, born in 1898, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned the brief period from 1919 to 1920, during which he played as a position player in Major League Baseball. High appeared in 28 games, showcasing his abilities with a batting average of .234. He recorded a total of 22 hits, including one home run, and contributed to his team's offense with 7 RBIs. In addition to his hitting prowess, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, stealing 2 bases over the course of his career. High’s playing career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive output. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, his contributions to the game reflected the grit and determination typical of players from that time. High's legacy, while modest in statistical terms, serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the early years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	94	9	22	2	1	1	7	2	6	10	0.234	0.314	0.309	0.623	157.7

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .309 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.623 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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
1919	PHA	AL	11	29	2	2	0	0	0	1	2	3	4	0.069	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	PHA	AL	17	65	7	20	2	1	1	6	0	3	6	0.308	.271 (+13%)	.331 (+13%)	.363 (+14%)	.694 (+14%)	157.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	26	0	43	4	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1919	PHA	OF	9	0	16	1	1	0
1920	PHA	OF	17	0	27	3	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	3
Right Field	23