Charlie Spikes

Born: 1/23/1951 in Bogalusa, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-01 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Leslie Charles Spikes

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Biography

Charlie Spikes, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1972 until his retirement in 1980. Primarily playing as a position player, Spikes appeared in 670 games throughout his career. He was known for his power at the plate, hitting 65 home runs and driving in 256 runs. With a batting average of .246, he showcased a blend of skill and resilience that defined his playing style during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more offense-driven game. Spikes' career spanned an era characterized by the emergence of more athletic and versatile players, as well as the growing popularity of the designated hitter role, which was introduced in the American League in 1973. Over his tenure, he accumulated 502 hits and stole 27 bases, demonstrating his speed and ability to impact the game in various ways. Though not a Hall of Famer, Spikes left his mark as a dependable player who contributed significantly to the teams he played for, including the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers, and remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
670	2039	240	502	72	12	65	256	27	154	388	0.246	0.304	0.389	0.693	-182.5

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.703 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
1972	NYY	AL	14	34	2	5	1	0	0	3	0	1	13	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	CLE	AL	140	506	68	120	12	3	23	73	5	45	103	0.237	.256 (-8%)	.325 (-7%)	.378 (+8%)	.703 (+1%)	16.2
1974	CLE	AL	155	568	63	154	23	1	22	80	10	34	100	0.271	.256 (+6%)	.324 (-2%)	.369 (+17%)	.693 (+8%)	776.0
1975	CLE	AL	111	345	41	79	13	3	11	33	7	30	51	0.229	.257 (-11%)	.327 (-11%)	.374 (+2%)	.701 (-4%)	-354.6
1976	CLE	AL	101	334	34	79	11	5	3	31	5	23	50	0.237	.255 (-7%)	.320 (-8%)	.360 (-10%)	.681 (-9%)	-563.7
1977	CLE	AL	32	95	13	22	2	0	3	11	0	11	17	0.232	.264 (-12%)	.329 (-2%)	.401 (-13%)	.730 (-8%)	-111.3
1978	DET	AL	10	28	1	7	1	0	0	2	0	2	6	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	ATL	NL	66	93	12	26	8	0	3	21	0	5	30	0.280	.265 (+5%)	.329 (-6%)	.397 (+16%)	.727 (+6%)	54.8
1980	ATL	NL	41	36	6	10	1	0	0	2	0	3	18	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	533	495	924	52	31	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	NYA	OF	9	9	14	1	0	1
1973	CLE	OF	111	110	202	13	8	0
1974	CLE	OF	154	154	284	16	10	3
1975	CLE	OF	103	86	176	13	5	5
1976	CLE	OF	98	90	185	7	3	0
1977	CLE	OF	27	24	34	1	1	1
1978	DET	OF	9	9	9	1	1	1
1979	ATL	OF	15	12	16	0	3	0
1980	ATL	OF	7	1	4	0	0	0