Charlie Vinson, baseball player, 1966-1966

Charlie Vinson

Born: 1/5/1944 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-19 | Final Game: 1966-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 207 lbs

Full name: Charles Anthony Vinson

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Biography

Charlie Vinson, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1966 to 1966. Primarily serving as a position player, Vinson played a total of 13 games during his time in the league. He made his mark with a batting average of .182, tallying 4 hits, including 1 home run, and driving in 6 runs. Despite the limited opportunities on the field, his contributions were part of a dynamic era in baseball characterized by a transition towards more powerful hitting and strategic play. Vinson's career, although short-lived, occurred during a period when baseball was evolving with changes in player training and offensive strategies. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his ability to make an impact in the games he played reflects the challenges faced by many players during the competitive landscape of the late 1960s. Vinson's journey in the MLB serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to leave their mark on the game, even if their playing time was limited.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 22 3 4 2 0 1 6 0 5 9 0.182 0.357 0.409 0.766 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +15.4% above league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.766 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +11.7% 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
1966 LAA AL 13 22 3 4 2 0 1 6 0 5 9 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 7 72 2 0 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 CAL 1B 11 7 72 2 0 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 11