Charlie Peete

Born: 2/22/1929 in Franklin, VA, USA

Died: 11/27/1956 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1956-07-17 | Final Game: 1956-08-16

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles Peete

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Biography

Charlie Peete was a professional baseball player who had a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. Born in 1929, Peete played as a position player primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals, making his debut on July 17, 1956. Over the course of his short stint in the big leagues, he appeared in 23 games, where he collected 10 hits and drove in 6 runs, finishing with a batting average of .192. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Peete's contributions to the team were significant in a time when the Cardinals were beginning to establish their dominance in the National League. Peete's time in Major League Baseball coincided with an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. While his playing time was limited, he represented a generation of players who faced significant challenges in breaking into the league, including racial barriers and stiff competition on the field. Although his career was short-lived, Peete's legacy is a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, often paving the way for future generations. He concluded his major league career on August 16, 1956, leaving behind a story that reflects both the struggles and triumphs of players during that transformative period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	52	3	10	2	2	0	6	0	6	10	0.192	0.288	0.308	0.596	-163.5

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.596 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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
1956	STL	NL	23	52	3	10	2	2	0	6	0	6	10	0.192	.258 (-26%)	.331 (-13%)	.397 (-23%)	.728 (-18%)	-163.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	21	13	37	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	SLN	OF	21	13	37	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	21