Charlie Babington
Born: 5/4/1895 in Cranston, RI, USA
Died: 3/22/1957 in Providence, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-07-20 | Final Game: 1915-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Charles Percy Babington
Biography
Charlie Babington, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1915 to 1915, during which he played as a position player in a total of 28 games. Babington’s time in Major League Baseball came during an era characterized by a transition in playing styles and strategies, as teams began to emphasize speed and contact over power hitting.
Throughout his brief career, Babington recorded 8 hits and managed to achieve a batting average of .242. He contributed 2 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Although he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field and ability to get on base reflected the playing style of the time, which often prioritized strategic base running and small ball tactics. Despite the limited duration of his career, Babington remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.242 | 0.265 | 0.394 | 0.659 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 28 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.242 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | NY1 | OF | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1913, 1914, 1915 |