Charley Williams

Born: 3/9/1897 in Bay St. Louis, MS, USA

Died: 7/6/1931 in Chicago, IL, USA

Throws: R

Full name: Charley Raymore Williams

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Biography

Charley Williams, born in 1897, is an active position player in professional baseball known for his consistency and versatility on the field. With a career spanning over 491 games, Williams boasts a batting average of .26, reflecting his ability to make impactful contributions at the plate. He has recorded 457 hits along with 8 home runs and 225 RBIs, showcasing a balanced offensive skill set that includes both power and run production. His speed on the bases is evidenced by 43 stolen bases, making him a dynamic threat in the lineup. As a player who continues to compete in the modern era of baseball, Williams remains relevant in a sport that has evolved significantly since the early days of his career. His commitment to the game and ability to adapt to changing styles of play highlight his dedication and significance in the sport. Williams' ongoing presence in Major League Baseball adds to the rich tapestry of the game's history, as he contributes to the legacy of players who have shaped the landscape of baseball through their performances.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
491	1761	184	457	63	22	8	225	43	114	7	0.260	0.307	0.334	0.641	-5462.8

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 14.3% 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
1921	ABC	NNL	27	94	21	27	6	2	0	14	11	15	1	0.287	.286 (avg)	.344 (+13%)	.395 (avg)	.739 (+6%)	140.0
1925	MRS	NNL	76	286	35	69	15	4	4	42	13	23	0	0.241	.288 (-16%)	.349 (-15%)	.407 (-11%)	.756 (-13%)	-743.2
1926	CAG	NNL	74	268	32	66	9	3	1	25	1	14	4	0.246	.279 (-12%)	.345 (-16%)	.390 (-20%)	.735 (-18%)	-910.9
1927	CAG	NNL	88	305	22	73	10	0	2	39	7	20	0	0.239	.282 (-15%)	.344 (-16%)	.392 (-26%)	.736 (-21%)	-1219.8
1928	CAG	NNL	65	235	26	60	10	6	0	36	4	15	1	0.255	.280 (-9%)	.342 (-11%)	.395 (-12%)	.737 (-11%)	-526.7
1929	CAG	NNL	76	279	21	77	7	3	0	26	5	12	1	0.276	.289 (-5%)	.353 (-13%)	.415 (-22%)	.769 (-18%)	-974.8
1930	CAG	NNL	77	263	22	69	3	2	1	34	1	12	0	0.262	.293 (-11%)	.354 (-17%)	.429 (-30%)	.784 (-24%)	-1227.4
1931	CC2	NNL	8	31	5	16	3	2	0	9	1	3	0	0.516	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
40	131	14	22	2	2	1	8	15	7	0.168

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1928	NNC	CAG	7	23	4	8	2	2	0	1	0	0	0.348
1927	NNC	CAG	5	19	2	3	0	0	1	4	0	0	0.158
1927	NWS	CAG	9	27	5	6	0	0	0	1	7	0	0.222
1926	NNC	CAG	8	26	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	1	0.038
1926	NWS	CAG	11	36	3	4	0	0	0	2	5	6	0.111

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	312	307	781	954	89	78
3B	35	29	34	69	5	1
C	2	2	7	3	0	0
OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
SS	152	72	154	192	31	29

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	ABC	2B	7	6	16	25	3	3
1921	ABC	SS	20	19	36	58	10	7
1925	MRS	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1925	MRS	SS	75	1	0	0	0	0
1926	CAG	2B	44	44	128	136	10	17
1926	CAG	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
1926	CAG	SS	29	29	62	73	13	13
1927	CAG	2B	87	87	238	278	31	20
1927	CAG	3B	2	1	4	7	0	0
1927	CAG	SS	2	0	1	7	0	0
1928	CAG	2B	64	63	158	180	9	19
1928	CAG	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1928	CAG	SS	1	1	2	1	0	0
1929	CAG	2B	34	32	78	85	6	9
1929	CAG	3B	31	28	30	62	5	1
1929	CAG	SS	19	16	38	42	6	7
1930	CAG	2B	74	73	161	241	28	10
1930	CAG	C	2	2	7	3	0	0
1931	CC2	2B	2	2	2	9	2	0
1931	CC2	SS	6	6	15	11	2	2