Charlie Householder, baseball player, 1882-1884

Charlie Householder

Born: 2/8/1854 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 9/3/1913 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1884-10-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Charles W. Householder

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Biography

Charlie Householder was a professional baseball player born in 1854, whose career spanned from 1882 to 1884, during a time when the game was still evolving and the rules were being solidified. Playing primarily as a position player, Householder participated in 150 games, recording a total of 145 hits. His batting average of .25 reflected his ability to make contact and contribute to his team's offensive efforts, although he did not register any runs batted in during his career. Householder also hit 4 home runs, showcasing some power in an era where the long ball was not as common as it would become in later decades. Householder's career unfolded in a transitional period for Major League Baseball, moving away from the early days of the game characterized by the deadball era. While not a standout player in terms of statistical impact, his presence on the field during the 1880s contributed to the growing popularity of baseball as it began to gain a foothold in American culture. After retiring from the game on October 15, 1884, Householder became part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
150 579 68 145 25 10 4 0 0 16 0 0.250 0.273 0.349 0.622 151.1

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

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.606 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
1882 BL2 AA 74 306 40 79 10 7 1 0 0 4 0 0.258 .248 (+4%) .275 (-3%) .329 (+5%) .605 (+1%) -0.8
1884 BR3 AA 76 273 28 66 15 3 3 0 0 12 0 0.242 .243 (-1%) .278 (avg) .327 (+8%) .606 (+4%) 151.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 114 0 1176 37 42 45
2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
C 34 0 153 43 23 5
OF 6 0 14 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 BL2 1B 74 0 750 19 23 28
1882 BL2 C 3 0 13 0 0 0
1884 BR3 1B 40 0 426 18 19 17
1884 BR3 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1884 BR3 C 31 0 140 43 23 5
1884 BR3 OF 6 0 14 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 34
First Base 114
Second Base 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 1