Charles Sterrett, baseball player, 1912-1913

Charles Sterrett

Born: 10/1/1889 in Milroy, PA, USA

Died: 12/8/1965 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-20 | Final Game: 1913-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles Hurlbut Sterrett

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Biography

Charles Sterrett, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1912 to 1913. He played as a position player and appeared in 87 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Sterrett was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a batting average of .253. He accumulated a total of 67 hits, which included one home run and 35 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his team's efforts. Additionally, Sterrett demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 9 bases throughout his career. Sterrett's playing era was characterized by the early days of modern baseball, a time when the game was still evolving in terms of strategy and player dynamics. Though his career was relatively brief, his contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the 1910s baseball landscape, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. Sterrett’s role in the game, while not extensively documented, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a formative time for the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 265 30 67 4 7 1 35 9 12 28 0.253 0.298 0.332 0.630 -218.6

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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
1912 NYY AL 66 230 30 61 4 7 1 32 8 11 23 0.265 .268 (-1%) .335 (-8%) .358 (-1%) .694 (-4%) -218.6
1913 NYY AL 21 35 0 6 0 0 0 3 1 1 5 0.171 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 23 0 204 6 3 5
2B 1 0 1 4 0 0
C 11 0 35 12 1 0
OF 37 0 66 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 NYA 1B 17 0 159 4 3 4
1912 NYA 2B 1 0 1 4 0 0
1912 NYA C 10 0 33 11 0 0
1912 NYA OF 37 0 66 3 2 0
1913 NYA 1B 6 0 45 2 0 1
1913 NYA C 1 0 2 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 10
First Base 23
Second Base 1
Center Field 33
Right Field 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Princeton University Princeton NJ 1910, 1911, 1912