Charles Tolson, baseball player, 1925-1930

Charles Tolson

Born: 11/6/1898 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 4/16/1965 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-07-03 | Final Game: 1930-08-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles Julius Tolson

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Biography

Charles Tolson, born in 1898, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the game during the late 1920s. His career spanned from July 3, 1925, to August 16, 1930, during which he played as a position player in 144 games. Tolson showcased his skills as a solid hitter, finishing his career with a batting average of .284. Over his time in the league, he accumulated 78 hits, including 4 home runs, and recorded 45 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era, Tolson's performance reflected the evolving nature of baseball during this time. His lone stolen base indicated a more measured approach to base running, aligning with the strategic style of play of the period. Although his career was relatively brief, Tolson's contributions on the field were a testament to the competitive spirit and talent present in the game during the late 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
144 275 23 78 16 1 4 45 1 26 39 0.284 0.350 0.393 0.743 -60.5

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.756 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
1925 CLE AL 3 12 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1926 CHC NL 57 80 4 25 6 1 1 8 0 5 8 0.312 .279 (+12%) .345 (+2%) .390 (+15%) .735 (+9%) 109.0
1927 CHC NL 39 54 6 16 4 0 2 17 0 4 9 0.296 .282 (+5%) .344 (avg) .392 (+23%) .736 (+12%) 101.9
1929 CHC NL 32 109 13 28 5 0 1 19 0 9 16 0.257 .289 (-11%) .353 (-8%) .415 (-21%) .769 (-15%) -271.3
1930 CHC NL 13 20 0 6 1 0 0 1 1 6 5 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1929 WS CHN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 60 0 542 34 9 42

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 CLE 1B 3 0 32 2 0 1
1926 CHN 1B 13 0 104 7 1 11
1927 CHN 1B 8 0 74 5 0 3
1929 CHN 1B 31 0 289 16 7 21
1930 CHN 1B 5 0 43 4 1 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 60