Charlie Starr, baseball player, 1905-1909

Charlie Starr

Born: 8/30/1878 in Pike County, OH, USA

Died: 10/18/1937 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-29 | Final Game: 1909-08-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles Watkin Starr

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Biography

Charlie Starr was a professional baseball player born in 1878, whose career spanned from 1905 to 1909. As a position player, Starr played in a total of 110 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 79 hits, achieving a batting average of .211, while contributing 20 RBIs to his teams. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he successfully stole 13 bases throughout his career, showcasing a level of agility that was valued in the early 20th century game. Starr's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offense-driven style of play. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions were integral to the teams he played for, emphasizing a style of play that prioritized speed and base running. Despite his modest offensive numbers, Starr's presence on the field and ability to generate runs through stolen bases reflected the evolving strategies of the game during his era. He left a mark as a player who navigated the complexities of early 20th-century baseball, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 375 33 79 4 3 0 20 13 51 45 0.211 0.315 0.237 0.552 -322.2

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .237 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
1905 SLA AL 26 97 9 20 0 0 0 6 0 7 12 0.206 .248 (-17%) .307 (-15%) .322 (-36%) .629 (-26%) -355.2
1908 PIT NL 20 59 8 11 2 0 0 8 6 13 10 0.186 .240 (-22%) .298 (+15%) .306 (-28%) .605 (-7%) 18.9
1909 BSN NL 61 216 16 48 2 3 0 6 7 31 22 0.222 .244 (-9%) .306 (+9%) .312 (-17%) .618 (-4%) 14.1
1909 PHI NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 14.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 84 77 135 218 26 23
3B 11 13 12 19 3 2
SS 11 10 17 31 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 SLA 2B 18 14 17 43 4 1
1905 SLA 3B 6 10 9 13 1 2
1908 PIT 2B 12 11 15 35 4 3
1908 PIT 3B 2 2 0 4 1 0
1908 PIT SS 5 4 7 12 2 0
1909 BSN 2B 54 52 103 140 18 19
1909 BSN 3B 3 1 3 2 1 0
1909 BSN SS 6 6 10 19 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 80
Third Base 15
Shortstop 11