Charlie Robertson

Born: 1/31/1896 in Dexter, TX, USA

Died: 8/23/1984 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-05-13 | Final Game: 1928-06-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Charles Culbertson Robertson

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Biography

Charlie Robertson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1928. Born in 1896, Robertson made his debut during an era that was transitioning into the lively ball period, a time characterized by increased offensive output and the emergence of power hitters. He was known for his durability on the mound, showcasing a career record of 49 wins and 80 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44. Over the course of his career, he struck out 310 batters and recorded one save, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief situations. Robertson's playing style was marked by his competitive spirit and tenacity, which resonated with fans during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. Although he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, he remained a steady presence in the league throughout his tenure. His contributions are often appreciated within the context of the late 1910s and 1920s, as players like Robertson navigated the challenges of an expanding game and set the stage for future generations of pitchers. After retiring in 1928, he left a legacy as a hardworking pitcher who persevered through the trials of a demanding era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
49	80	166	142	60	6	1	1005.0	1149	496	38	377	310	4.44	0

Career ERA 4.44 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 9.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1919	CHW	AL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	2.0	5	2	0	1	9.00	—	-
1922	CHW	AL	14	15	37	34	21	3	0	272.0	294	110	89	83	3.64	4.18 (+13%)	-
1923	CHW	AL	13	18	38	34	18	1	0	255.0	262	108	104	91	3.81	4.03 (+5%)	-
1924	CHW	AL	4	10	17	14	5	0	0	97.3	108	54	54	29	4.99	4.13 (-21%)	-
1925	CHW	AL	8	12	24	23	6	2	0	137.0	181	80	47	27	5.26	4.55 (-15%)	-
1926	SLA	AL	1	2	8	7	1	0	0	28.0	38	26	21	13	8.36	4.11 (-104%)	-1658.6
1927	BSN	NL	7	17	28	22	6	0	0	154.3	188	81	46	49	4.72	4.08 (-16%)	1941.6
1928	BSN	NL	2	5	13	7	3	0	1	59.3	73	35	16	17	5.31	4.13 (-28%)	-438.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
166	327	19	68	4	0	0	19	1	21	28	0.208	0.256	0.220	0.476	-1312.6

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.476 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1919	CHW	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	CHW	AL	37	87	3	16	0	7	0	8	10	0.184	.285 (-36%)	.345 (-27%)	.397 (-54%)	.743 (-41%)	-610.6
1923	CHW	AL	38	85	4	21	2	1	1	1	3	0.247	.282 (-13%)	.344 (-26%)	.390 (-31%)	.734 (-28%)	-424.2
1924	CHW	AL	17	33	3	6	1	3	0	2	2	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	CHW	AL	24	45	3	10	1	4	0	3	6	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	SLA	AL	8	10	1	3	0	2	0	2	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	BSN	NL	28	50	3	12	0	2	0	1	3	0.240	.282 (-15%)	.344 (-26%)	.392 (-39%)	.736 (-33%)	-277.8
1928	BSN	NL	13	17	2	0	0	0	0	4	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0