Chuck Tompkins

Born: 9/1/1889 in Prescott, AR, USA

Died: 9/20/1975 in Prescott, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-25 | Final Game: 1912-06-25

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

Full name: Charles Herbert Tompkins

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Biography

Chuck Tompkins, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, appearing in a single game on June 25, 1912. As a position player, he made an unforgettable mark, albeit fleeting, by recording one hit in his lone appearance, resulting in a batting average of 1.0. Tompkins’ career, while limited to just one game, reflects the experiences of many players of his era who navigated the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Despite the brevity of his career, Tompkins’ participation in the major leagues places him among the ranks of those who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His performance, while modest, serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the sport during a time when opportunities were often scarce. His story encapsulates the spirit of determination inherent in the game, highlighting that every player, no matter how short their tenure, plays a role in the narrative of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	5	0	0	0	1	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.36 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1912	CIN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	5	0	0	1	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +271.9% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +197.8% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — +178.8% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — +188.0% above 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	CIN	NL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	CIN	P	1	0	0	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Arkansas	Fayetteville	AR	1909, 1910, 1911
Washington and Lee University	Lexington	VA	1912