Charlie White

Born: 8/12/1927 in Kinston, NC, USA

Died: 5/26/1998 in Seatac, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-18 | Final Game: 1955-05-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Charles White

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Biography

Charlie White was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who played as a position player during the mid-1950s. His Major League career spanned from April 18, 1954, to May 29, 1955, during an era characterized by the transition from the post-war years into a more dynamic phase of baseball. Over the course of 62 games, White accumulated 29 hits, including one home run, while driving in 12 runs and finishing with a batting average of .236. Notably, he did not record any stolen bases throughout his career, reflecting a more traditional playing style focused on contact hitting rather than speed on the basepaths. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, White's contributions during his playing days were part of a larger narrative in baseball's evolution. The 1950s were a time of significant change in the sport, with the integration of baseball and the rise of new playing styles. While White may not have achieved the statistical milestones of some of his contemporaries, his role as a position player during this formative period in baseball history highlights the diverse experiences of athletes who contributed to the game. After his retirement, Charlie White remained a part of baseball lore, representing a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1950	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
62	123	17	29	5	0	1	12	0	14	15	0.236	0.319	0.301	0.620	-230.5

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 14.5% 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
1954	ATL	NL	50	93	14	22	4	0	1	8	0	9	8	0.237	.261 (-9%)	.333 (-9%)	.390 (-20%)	.723 (-15%)	-230.5
1955	ATL	NL	12	30	3	7	1	0	0	4	0	5	7	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	38	25	140	6	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	ML1	C	28	16	101	4	2	0
1955	ML1	C	10	9	39	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	38