Charlie Pick

Born: 4/12/1888 in Brookneal, VA, USA

Died: 6/26/1954 in Lynchburg, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-20 | Final Game: 1920-08-13

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

Full name: Charles Thomas Pick

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Biography

Charlie Pick was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1914 until 1920. A versatile position player, Pick played in a total of 367 games, amassing 333 hits throughout his career. He demonstrated a balanced offensive skill set, finishing with a batting average of .261, along with 86 RBIs and 3 home runs. Known for his speed on the bases, Pick successfully stole 64 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not just with his bat, but also with his agility. Playing during the early 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game, Pick's contributions were significant for teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs. His career spanned a pivotal period in baseball history, where the dynamics of the game were evolving, and players like Pick helped bridge the gap between the traditional styles of play and the burgeoning power-hitting era that would follow. Although he may not be a household name today, Pick's dedication and performances on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
367	1278	115	333	39	17	3	86	64	102	60	0.261	0.323	0.325	0.648	-687.8

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — near 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	WSN	AL	10	23	0	9	0	0	0	1	1	4	4	0.391	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	WSN	AL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	PHA	AL	121	398	29	96	10	3	0	20	25	40	24	0.241	.248 (-3%)	.314 (avg)	.326 (-14%)	.640 (-7%)	-384.7
1918	CHC	NL	29	89	13	29	4	1	0	12	7	14	4	0.326	.255 (+28%)	.318 (+31%)	.326 (+20%)	.645 (+26%)	406.2
1919	CHC	NL	75	269	27	65	8	6	0	18	17	14	12	0.242	.262 (-8%)	.322 (-10%)	.347 (-9%)	.670 (-9%)	-473.1
1919	BSN	NL	34	114	12	29	1	1	1	7	4	7	5	0.254	.262 (-3%)	.322 (+1%)	.347 (-12%)	.670 (-6%)	-473.1
1920	BSN	NL	95	383	34	105	16	6	2	28	10	23	11	0.274	.271 (+1%)	.331 (-3%)	.363 (avg)	.694 (-2%)	-169.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	18	2	7	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.389

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1918	WS	CHN	6	18	2	7	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.389

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	15	0	0	0
2B	206	440	705	62	93
3B	124	153	259	48	31
OF	18	29	4	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1914	WS1	OF	7	8	2	2	0
1916	PHA	3B	108	143	230	42	25
1916	PHA	OF	8	13	2	2	0
1918	CHN	2B	20	42	66	4	6
1918	CHN	3B	8	3	11	3	6
1919	CHN	2B	71	135	253	22	31
1919	CHN	3B	3	2	6	1	0
1919	BSN	1B	2	15	0	0	0
1919	BSN	2B	21	44	53	8	11
1919	BSN	3B	5	5	12	2	0
1919	BSN	OF	3	8	0	0	0
1920	BSN	2B	94	219	333	28	45