Charlie Newman

Born: 11/5/1868 in Juda, WI, USA

Died: 11/23/1947 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-07-11 | Final Game: 1892-10-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles Newman

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Biography

Charlie Newman, born in 1868, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 11, 1892, to October 15, 1892. As a position player, Newman made his mark in the early days of organized baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Over the course of his short career, he appeared in 19 games, where he recorded 14 hits and finished with a batting average of .192. Although he did not hit any home runs, Newman demonstrated notable speed on the bases, accumulating 5 stolen bases and contributing 3 runs batted in. Despite the limited nature of his career, Newman's presence in the late 19th century baseball landscape reflects the game's evolution and the increasing emphasis on base running and versatility among players. His time in the Major Leagues, although fleeting, is a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during its formative years. Charlie Newman’s journey through the game, albeit short-lived, remains a part of the storied heritage of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	73	5	14	0	0	0	3	5	3	6	0.192	0.224	0.192	0.415	-432.9

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.415 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 35.5% 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
1892	NY1	NL	3	12	1	4	0	0	0	1	3	2	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1892	CHC	NL	16	61	4	10	0	0	0	2	2	1	6	0.164	.244 (-33%)	.316 (-44%)	.327 (-50%)	.644 (-47%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	19	0	20	2	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1892	NY1	OF	3	0	2	1	1	0
1892	CHN	OF	16	0	18	1	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	19