Charlie Mullen

Born: 3/15/1889 in Seattle, WA, USA

Died: 6/6/1963 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-05-18 | Final Game: 1916-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Charles George Mullen

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Biography

Charlie Mullen, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1910 to 1916. Primarily recognized as a position player, Mullen made a notable impact during the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic approach. Over the course of his career, he participated in 253 games, accumulating 183 hits and achieving a batting average of .247. While Mullen did not hit any home runs, he contributed offensively with 87 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases by stealing 28 bases, showcasing his versatility and ability to influence the game. Mullen's playing style reflected the strategic nature of baseball during his time, where speed and base running were often prioritized over power hitting. His contributions on the field helped to shape the dynamics of the teams he played for, and his role as a reliable position player left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history. Mullen's career, which concluded in 1916, encapsulated a transformative period in the sport, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
253	741	77	183	22	3	0	87	28	61	97	0.247	0.306	0.285	0.591	-1123.7

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .285 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.591 vs. league average 0.658 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1910	CHW	AL	41	123	15	24	2	1	13	4	4	13	0.195	.249 (-22%)	.317 (-31%)	.326 (-30%)	.644 (-30%)	-613.3
1911	CHW	AL	20	59	7	12	2	1	5	1	5	4	0.203	.266 (-24%)	.336 (-21%)	.356 (-24%)	.693 (-23%)	-223.0
1914	NYY	AL	93	323	33	84	8	0	44	11	33	55	0.260	.255 (+2%)	.322 (+3%)	.339 (-16%)	.661 (-7%)	-262.1
1915	NYY	AL	40	90	11	24	1	0	7	5	10	12	0.267	.250 (+6%)	.318 (+7%)	.332 (-16%)	.651 (-5%)	-34.8
1916	NYY	AL	59	146	11	39	9	1	18	7	9	13	0.267	.248 (+7%)	.314 (-1%)	.326 (+5%)	.640 (+2%)	9.4