Charlie Lowe

MLB Debut: 1872-09-24 | Final Game: 1872-10-31

Full name: Charles Lowe

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Biography

Charlie Lowe was a professional baseball player who played during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the game's formative developments and the establishment of its foundational rules and structures. His career spanned a brief period from September 24, 1872, to October 31, 1872, during which he participated in 7 games as a position player. Although his time in the league was limited, Lowe contributed with a total of 5 hits and recorded 3 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .161. Playing in an era when baseball was still solidifying its identity, Lowe’s performance, while modest, reflected the challenges faced by players of the time. The 1870s were marked by a transition from informal play to organized competition, and players like Lowe were part of this evolution. Despite not hitting any home runs and finishing with 0 stolen bases throughout his career, Lowe’s presence on the field was part of the larger narrative of baseball's growth and the increasing popularity of the sport in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 31 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.161 0.161 0.161 0.323 0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career SLG .161 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.323 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 50.0% 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
1872 BR2 7 31 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.161 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 6 24 19 9 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR2 2B 7 6 24 19 9 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6