Charlie Krause

Born: 10/2/1873 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 3/30/1948 in Eloise, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-07-27 | Final Game: 1901-07-27

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles Fredrick Krause

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Biography

Charlie Krause, born in 1873, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. He played during an era when the game was beginning to evolve from the rough-and-tumble days of the late 1800s into a more organized and commercially viable sport. Krause's major league career was limited to just one game on July 27, 1901, yet he made his mark by recording one hit in four at-bats, finishing with a batting average of .250. While his time on the field was short-lived, his participation in the game during this transitional period highlights the diverse array of players who contributed to the sport's early development. Krause's performance, though modest, reflects the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves in a league that was still finding its footing. With no home runs or RBIs to his name and no stolen bases recorded, he exemplified the role of a position player who, despite limited opportunities, embraced the spirit of competition that characterized the era. His legacy, while not one of statistical grandeur, serves as a reminder of the many individuals who played the game in its formative years and helped pave the way for future generations of baseball talent.

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	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 27.2% 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
1901	CIN	NL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	CIN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1