Charlie Ritter

MLB Debut: 1885-09-21 | Final Game: 1885-09-23

Full name: Charles J. Ritter

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Biography

Charlie Ritter was a professional baseball player known for his brief career in the late 19th century. He played as a position player and made his Major League debut on September 21, 1885. Over the course of his short career, which concluded just two days later on September 23, 1885, Ritter appeared in a total of 2 games. His performance included 1 hit in 6 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .167. Despite not recording any home runs or RBIs, Ritter's time in the league places him among the many players who contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball during its formative years. Ritter's career unfolded during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, as baseball began to gain popularity and professional leagues expanded. The late 1800s marked a transition period for baseball, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the deadball era to a more organized sport with increasing fan engagement. Though his time on the field was limited, Charlie Ritter remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 45.6% 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
1885	BFN	NL	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	0	8	5	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1885	BFN	2B	2	0	8	5	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	2