Charlie Reipschlager, baseball player, 1883-1887

Charlie Reipschlager

Born: 2/7/1856 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 3/16/1910 in Atlantic City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-05-02 | Final Game: 1887-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles W. Reipschlager

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Biography

Charlie Reipschlager, born in 1856, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1883 to September 6, 1887, during a transformative period in baseball characterized by the transition from the game's early days to a more organized and competitive structure. Reipschlager played a total of 296 games, during which he recorded 246 hits and batted .222. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 63 RBIs and showcased his speed on the basepaths with 9 stolen bases. Reipschlager's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting and speed rather than power, which was a hallmark of the game before the home run became a central feature of offensive play. Although he may not have been a superstar, his contributions on the field were significant in the context of the evolving nature of baseball. As a position player, Reipschlager participated in a time when the sport was rapidly gaining popularity and laying the groundwork for future generations of players. His career remains a testament to the rich history of baseball and the athletes who helped shape it.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
296 1109 99 246 40 14 0 63 9 34 7 0.222 0.248 0.283 0.531 -3070.4

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.531 vs. league average 0.637 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1883 NY4 AA 37 145 8 27 4 2 0 0 0 4 0 0.186 .257 (-28%) .285 (-27%) .345 (-30%) .631 (-29%) -626.1
1884 NY4 AA 59 233 21 56 13 2 0 0 0 1 0 0.240 .243 (-1%) .278 (-10%) .327 (-4%) .606 (-7%) -294.6
1885 NY4 AA 72 268 29 65 11 1 0 21 0 9 0 0.243 .244 (-1%) .287 (-6%) .325 (-10%) .613 (-9%) -362.6
1886 NY4 AA 65 232 21 49 4 6 0 25 2 9 0 0.211 .246 (-14%) .302 (-19%) .331 (-16%) .634 (-17%) -704.2
1887 CL3 AA 63 231 20 49 8 3 0 17 7 11 7 0.212 .270 (-22%) .331 (-24%) .373 (-27%) .705 (-26%) -1082.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1884 WS NY4 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 0 118 1 2 4
2B 1 0 1 0 2 0
3B 6 0 7 13 1 2
C 244 0 1297 484 195 24
OF 31 0 38 2 4 1
SS 1 0 0 5 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 NY4 C 29 0 202 46 17 1
1883 NY4 OF 8 0 10 0 0 0
1884 NY4 C 51 0 369 109 39 3
1884 NY4 OF 8 0 9 2 3 1
1885 NY4 2B 1 0 1 0 2 0
1885 NY4 3B 6 0 7 13 1 2
1885 NY4 C 59 0 262 117 52 6
1885 NY4 OF 6 0 7 0 0 0
1885 NY4 SS 1 0 0 5 2 0
1886 NY4 C 57 0 268 107 49 5
1886 NY4 OF 9 0 12 0 1 0
1887 CL3 1B 16 0 118 1 2 4
1887 CL3 C 48 0 196 105 38 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 244
First Base 16
Second Base 1
Third Base 6
Shortstop 1
Left Field 8
Center Field 18
Right Field 5