Charlie Ingraham

Born: 4/8/1860 in Peru, OH, USA

Died: 2/18/1906 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-07-04 | Final Game: 1883-07-04

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles W. Ingraham

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Biography

Charlie Ingraham, born in 1860, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief moment in the sport's history. He played only one game on July 4, 1883, but made a notable mark in that single appearance, recording one hit in four at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Though he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, Ingraham's participation in Major League Baseball came during a time when the league was still in its infancy, navigating the early challenges and excitement of the burgeoning sport. Ingraham's career, while short-lived, provides a glimpse into the culture and dynamics of baseball in the 1880s. The era was characterized by a transition from the game’s formative years into a more organized and widely popular sport. Although his statistical contributions were limited, Ingraham's involvement in the game during this period reflects the diverse tapestry of players who participated in Major League Baseball, all of whom played a role in shaping the league's early narrative.

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	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.631 across their career seasons — 20.8% 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
1883	BL2	AA	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	4	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1883	BL2	C	1	0	4	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1