Charlie Meara, baseball player, 1914-1914

Charlie Meara

Born: 4/16/1891 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 2/8/1962 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-06-01 | Final Game: 1914-06-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles Edward Meara

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Biography

Charlie Meara was born in 1891 and played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1914. His career spanned just a week, from June 1 to June 7, but he left an indelible mark in the annals of baseball history as a player who experienced the game during the early 20th century, a time characterized by the evolution of baseball into a more organized and commercialized sport. Meara participated in four games as a position player, showcasing his skills on the field during a pivotal era that was transitioning away from the deadball era. During his brief stint in the big leagues, Meara recorded two hits and one run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.286. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions on the field were part of a larger narrative of the game during a time when players were beginning to embrace more aggressive batting styles. Although his Major League career was short-lived, Meara's experience as a player reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes in the early days of professional baseball. His story remains a reminder of the many players who, despite limited playing time, were integral to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 7 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.286 0.444 0.286 0.730 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career OBP .444 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +37.9% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.730 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — +10.4% above 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 NYY AL 4 7 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 NYA OF 3 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 2
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Manhattan College New York NY 1908