Charlie Kavanagh, baseball player, 1914-1914

Charlie Kavanagh

Born: 6/9/1891 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/6/1973 in Reedsburg, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-06-11 | Final Game: 1914-06-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles Hugh Kavanagh

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Biography

Charlie Kavanagh was a professional baseball player born in 1891, whose brief career spanned from June 11 to June 28, 1914. Primarily serving as a position player, Kavanagh made a limited impact in the Major Leagues, appearing in only six games. During this short stint, he recorded a single hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. His performance did not include any home runs or RBIs, and he did not register any stolen bases. Kavanagh's career unfolded in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would characterize baseball in the following decades. While his time in the majors was fleeting and largely unremarkable statistically, Kavanagh remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who had brief but notable appearances in the sport. His legacy, like that of many athletes of his era, highlights the challenges and competitive nature of professional baseball during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 0.333 0.200 0.533 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 19.4% 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
1914 CHW AL 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

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