Charlie McCullough

Born: 1866 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Died: 4/13/1898 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-23 | Final Game: 1890-08-29

Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles F. McCullough

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Biography

Charlie McCullough, born in 1866, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1890 to 1904. He played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era towards a more offensive style. McCullough's time in Major League Baseball was marked by his tenure with various teams, where he compiled a record of 5 wins and 23 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.88. Throughout his career, McCullough recorded a total of 69 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, though he did not register any saves. His contributions on the mound reflected a competitive spirit in an era where pitchers often faced significant challenges from the game’s evolving strategies and the increasing emphasis on hitting. Despite the struggles reflected in his win-loss record, McCullough's journey through the early years of professional baseball provides a glimpse into the sport's rich history and development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	23	29	28	27	0	0	241.7	276	131	6	116	69	4.88	0

Career ERA 4.88 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 25.7% worse than 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
1890	BR4	AA	4	21	26	25	24	0	0	215.7	247	110	102	61	4.59	3.88 (-18%)	-2323.1
1890	SR2	AA	1	2	3	3	3	0	0	26.0	29	21	14	8	7.27	3.88 (-87%)	-348.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	95	3	3	0	0	0	1	3	6	0	0.032	0.089	0.032	0.121	-1237.7

Career AVG .032 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 87.9% below league average.

Career OBP .089 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 73.5% below league average.

Career SLG .032 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 91.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.121 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 82.5% 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
1890	BR4	AA	26	86	2	2	0	0	0	1	1	3	0	0.023	.260 (-91%)	.336 (-83%)	.351 (-93%)	.687 (-88%)	-1237.7
1890	SR2	AA	3	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	3	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	-1237.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	29	0	4	42	6	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	BR4	P	26	0	2	38	5	0
1890	SR2	P	3	0	2	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	29