Charlie Small, baseball player, 1930-1930

Charlie Small

Born: 10/24/1905 in Auburn, ME, USA

Died: 1/14/1953 in Auburn, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-07-07 | Final Game: 1930-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Albert Small

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Biography

Charlie Small was a professional baseball player born in 1905, whose career spanned a brief period from 1930 to 1930. Primarily known as a position player, Small made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was transitioning into a more offensive era, although he himself struggled to make a significant impact at the plate. Throughout his career, Small appeared in 25 games, recording 3 hits and finishing with a batting average of .167. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his time in the league, but he did manage to steal 1 base, showcasing a glimmer of speed that might have contributed to his overall profile. Despite his limited statistics, Small's presence in the majors during the early 1930s reflects the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves amid the growing popularity of the sport and the increasing competition for roster spots. His story serves as a reminder of the myriad players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not defined by prolific achievements.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 18 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 5 0.167 0.250 0.222 0.472 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.472 vs. league average 0.784 across their career seasons — 39.8% 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
1930 BOS AL 25 18 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 BOS OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bates College Lewiston ME 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927