Charlie James

Born: 12/22/1937 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-08-02 | Final Game: 1965-09-27

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

Full name: Charles Wesley James

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Biography

Charlie James was born in 1937 and made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1960 to 1965. Over the course of his career, he played in 510 games, accumulating 358 hits and showcasing a power-hitting ability with 29 home runs. His offensive contributions included 172 RBIs and a batting average of .255, reflecting his capability to drive in runs while being a reliable presence in the lineup. Additionally, James added a dimension of speed to his game, finishing his career with 7 stolen bases. James played during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the traditional, less power-focused styles of earlier decades to a more offensive-oriented game. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he provided both power and versatility on the field. Though not a household name, Charlie James remains a respected figure among baseball historians, representing the competitive spirit of the early 1960s era in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
510	1406	158	358	56	9	29	172	7	48	260	0.255	0.283	0.369	0.652	-2053.8

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 7.0% 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
1960	STL	NL	43	50	5	9	1	0	2	5	0	1	12	0.180	.255 (-29%)	.323 (-39%)	.387 (-17%)	.711 (-27%)	-247.4
1961	STL	NL	108	349	43	89	19	2	4	44	2	15	59	0.255	.258 (-1%)	.328 (-12%)	.399 (-11%)	.727 (-12%)	-867.7
1962	STL	NL	129	388	50	107	13	4	8	59	3	10	58	0.276	.257 (+7%)	.326 (-8%)	.393 (avg)	.719 (-4%)	-370.1
1963	STL	NL	116	347	34	93	14	2	10	45	2	10	64	0.268	.246 (+9%)	.308 (-6%)	.371 (+9%)	.680 (+2%)	31.3
1964	STL	NL	88	233	24	52	9	1	5	17	0	11	58	0.223	.250 (-11%)	.312 (-16%)	.377 (-11%)	.690 (-14%)	-599.9
1965	CIN	NL	26	39	2	8	0	0	0	2	0	1	9	0.205	—	—	—	—	0.0