Charles Yingling

Born: 12/7/1865 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 4/13/1897 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-06-22 | Final Game: 1894-06-22

Height: 5'6" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Charles Christian Yingling

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Biography

Charles Yingling, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player whose brief career was emblematic of the 19th-century game. He played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of rules and the growing popularity of the sport. Yingling's major league career was limited to a single game, played on June 22, 1894, where he showcased his skills as a position player. In that solitary appearance, Yingling recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats, finishing with a batting average of 0.25. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs during his short tenure, his presence in the game reflects the challenges and aspirations that many players faced in the early days of professional baseball. While his statistical contributions were modest, Yingling's participation in the major leagues contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the dedication of players who sought to make their mark during the formative years of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.814 across their career seasons — 38.6% 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
1894	PHI	NL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	1	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1894	PHI	SS	1	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	1