Charlie Jaeger

Born: 4/17/1875 in Ottawa, IL, USA

Died: 9/27/1942 in Ottawa, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-09 | Final Game: 1904-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Charles Thomas Jaeger

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Biography

Charlie Jaeger was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in a time when the game was evolving but still held onto its traditional roots. Born in 1875, Jaeger’s career spanned from 1904 to 1909, during which he showcased his skills on the mound. He compiled a record of 3-3 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.57, indicating his ability to keep opposing batters at bay. Throughout his career, he recorded a total of 13 strikeouts, demonstrating his potential as a strikeout pitcher, even if he did not achieve the prominence of some of his contemporaries. Jaeger’s playing style reflected the pitching techniques of his era, where finesse and control often took precedence over overpowering velocity. While he did not accumulate saves, his contributions on the mound during his brief career were noteworthy, particularly in an age where the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style. His time in the league may have been short, but Charlie Jaeger remains a part of baseball history, representing a period of growth and change in America’s pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	3	8	6	5	0	0	49.0	49	14	0	15	13	2.57	0

Career ERA 2.57 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — near 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
1904	DET	AL	3	3	8	6	5	0	0	49.0	49	14	15	13	2.57	2.66 (+3%)	-637.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	17	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	0.059	0.111	0.059	0.170	0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 76.2% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 81.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.170 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 72.7% 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
1904	DET	AL	8	17	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	6	2	15	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	DET	P	8	6	2	15	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8